Museum Passes

Museum Categories

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Museum Pass Availability

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To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.

Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum

177 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720
978-264-4200   http://www.discoveryacton.org/
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Acton's Discovery Museum, located on a 4-acre campus, is aimed at providing an environment in which play becomes a conduit for learning about science, technology, and nature. The museum’s building contains a number of galleries dedicated to teaching scientific concepts in a fun, hands-on environment, as well as themed play spaces for younger visitors. Outdoors, Discovery Woods includes a nature playscape with a cargo net climb, nest swing and beaver lodges, as well as a treehouse with an observation deck and a bouncy bridge. There are opportunities to practice orienteering with provided maps and instructions on trails on the property. A museum shop is on the premises. The museum building is fully ADA compliant, with exhibits based on Universal Design principles.

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Categories: Children, Family, Science

Pass Benefits

This is a virtual pass, patrons do not pick up a physical pass at the Library

Typically, pass admits 3 visitors at 1/2 price admission per person; any additional visitors must pay the regular admission price. 

This pass is NOT a reservation; you must reserve a ticket for a specific day and time prior to coming to the Museum campus; they must check into the Museum within one hour of their reservation time and may stay as long as they like. Tickets are only valid for the date and time selected. Library patrons can reserve tickets on the venue website prior to their visit and pay upon arrival. On-site ticket purchases will only be available if the Museum is not at capacity. No payment will be collected online, you will pay when you arrive. Present this pass to Admissions staff when checking in and the discount will be applied to the cost of your visit.  

This pass is sponsored by the Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library, Inc.

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Harvard Museums of Science and Culture

Harvard Museums of Science and Culture

11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
617-496-1638   https://hmsc.harvard.edu/
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The Harvard Museums of Science & Culture is a partnership of museums on the Harvard University Cambridge campus dedicated to the natural world, science, and human cultures. They include the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, the Harvard Museum of Natural History (comprised of the Harvard University Herbaria, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Museum of Comparative Zoology), the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, and the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, all located between Oxford St./Divinity Ave area. Of particular note are the famous glass flowers, models commissioned by Harvard in 1886 to aid in the teaching of botany (and made in Germany over the course of more than eight decades), on display in the Harvard Museum of Natural History.

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Categories: Children, Family, History, Nature, Science

Pass Benefits

Redeemable coupon pass valid for four admissions to the  Harvard Museum of Natural History or Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, or Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East or Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments (addresses vary) at 50% off of regular museum admission rates regardless of age/admission level. Hours of museums vary, please consult individual websites.

One member of the party must be a Massachusetts resident. Not for group, institutional or corporate visits. 

Physical library pass required.  Physical library pass does not need to be returned.

This pass is sponsored by the Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library, Inc.

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Museum of Science

Museum of Science

1 Science Park, Boston, MA 02114
617-723-2500   http://www.mos.org/
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The Museum of Science in Boston is located on a piece of land that extends the width of the Charles River, connecting Boston and Cambridge. Dedicated to promoting and educating visitors about science and technology, the museum includes a planetarium, the world’s largest open-air Van de Graaff generator, an IMAX theatre, a butterfly garden, and permanent and changing exhibits on birds, insects and animals; space; dinosaurs; engineering; nanotechnology; math; biology; and more.

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Categories: Children, Family, History, Nature, Science, Technology, Sky

Pass Benefits

This is a virtual pass, patrons do not pick up a physical pass at the Library

This pass will admit up to 4 people at a 50% discount on tickets to the Museum’s Exhibit Halls. Children under 3 are not included in the count of 4 and are always admitted for free.

Your Library pass can only be used on the date printed on the pass.

Please bring your library pass confirmation (printed or displayed on a phone) when you visit.

When you arrive at the Museum, stop at the Box Office to exchange your library pass and purchase your Exhibit Halls tickets at the discounted rate. If you have any questions or would like to reserve your Exhibit Halls passes in advance to avoid waiting in line the day of your visit, please call 617-723-2500 (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily).

If you are unable to show your Library confirmation on a phone, you may print out a copy using the link in the confirmation email.

Discount promo code required and is supplied at time of library reservation.

This pass is sponsored by the Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library, Inc.

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New England Aquarium

New England Aquarium

1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
617-973-5200   http://www.neaq.org/
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The New England Aquarium is home to thousands of aquatic animals, from the giant Pacific octopus to Northern fur seals to little blue penguins. They offer a wide range of exhibits, including a shark and ray touch tank and the Giant Ocean Tank, a four-story coral reef featuring hundreds of Caribbean animals. In addition, they have an IMAX theatre and run whale watch boat excursions in partnership with Boston Harbor Cruises from April through November.

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Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science, Ocean

Pass Benefits

This is a virtual pass, patrons do not pick up a physical pass at the Library

This coupon allows 50% off admission to the New England Aquarium. Only applies to adult and child pricing.

· This is not a ticket.

· Redeem this coupon in the General Admission line at the Aquarium’s ticket booth for discounted admission for up to 4 people.

· Please visit neaq.org/coupons for details.

· Review the Aquarium’s website at www.neaq.org/safety ahead of your visit to ensure a safe and accessible experience.

· Valid only for Aquarium admission.

· This coupon does not provide any other discounts and cannot be applied to combo tickets.

· Library coupons or tickets obtained with library coupons may not be sold.

· Void if altered or copied. No cash value.

· Hours of operation are subject to change.

This pass is sponsored by the Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library, Inc.

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