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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

The Children’s Museum In Easton

The Children’s Museum In Easton

9 Sullivan Avenue, The Old Fire Station, North Easton, MA 02356
508-230-3789   http://www.childrensmuseumineaston.org/
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Located in an historic old fire station in North Easton, MA, the Children’s Museum in Easton is an educational, cultural, and social learning center for children and families—with a primary focus on children ages 1-8. There are 3 floors of themed interactive exhibits (both indoor and outdoor), a MakerSpace, and more than 100 programs, classes, and special events, focusing on the topics of science, movement and music, healthy living/wellness and creative arts. Check their website for a list of all current activities.

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Categories: Children, Crafts, Technology

Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)

Pass Benefits

Each pass entitles bearer to 2 people at 50% off the regular admission price to the museum.   As of  5/1/23 regular admission price is $12. Members and children under one are free. Closed Mondays except during December, February and April school vacation weeks. Closed Sundays from Fathers Day through July and August.  Closed during the annual spruce up which takes place around Labor Day.  Please refer to the website (cmeaston.org) for details. Patrons are encouraged to call ahead to confirm hours.

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Hale

Hale

80 Carby Street, Westwood, MA 02090
781-326-1770   https://www.hale1918.org/
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Founded in 1918, Hale is a reservation of some 1,137 acres in Westwood and Dover, MA. Four lakes and more than 20 miles of trails attract hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers, and more. The main entrance, located in Westwood, was known on early maps as Old Indian Path, a reference to the Powissett tribe that lived in the area as recently as 1763. Access is sometimes limited due to the many programs run on the reservation; check their website for the latest information.

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Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Recreation

Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)

Pass Benefits

Pass allows for free parking at Hale

Parking is only permitted in designated lots: roadside parking is not allowed.

Visitors may not swim, boat, hunt, trap, camp or build fires.  Please refrain from using      Hale -sponsored program areas when participants are present.  

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Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston

Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston

25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, MA 02210
617-478-3100   https://www.icaboston.org/
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The building that houses the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston on Fan Pier is the first in the US designed by the architectural firm of Diller Scofidio + Renfro. The museum was founded in 1936 as a sister institution to New York’s MoMA, though it had no permanent collection until starting one after moving into the new building on the waterfront in 2006. In addition to the collection, changing exhibitions, music, dance, film, talks, tours, family activities, and teen programming are offered throughout the year.

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Categories: Art, Family, Music, Dance

Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)

Pass Benefits

The ICA's Library Membership Program makes it possible for public library patrons to visit the ICA at a discounted rate.  Up to two people may visit the ICA per library coupon, and each person pays an admission fee of $10.  Youths 18 and under are admitted free. Admission prices as of 4/1/23:  Adults $20  Students $15, Seniors  (60+) $17.    Library passes may be used for regular museum admission and cannot be used toward performances or special events.  

Admission is free for all on the following holidays:  MLK Jr Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day.  

Visit  https://www.icaboston.org  for further details

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Massachusetts State Parks (Department of Conservation and Recreation)

Massachusetts State Parks (Department of Conservation and Recreation)

251 Causeway Street, Suite 900, Boston, MA 02114-2104
617-626-1250   http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/
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The Massachusetts State Parks have locations in all regions of the Commonwealth, from Pittsfield to Boston, and from Gloucester to Provincetown. They include beaches, wooded parks, parkways, and reservoirs, each with its own unique activities and amenities like hiking, biking, swimming and boating, camping, and more.

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Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Recreation

Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)

Pass Benefits

Each pass provides free admission for occupants of one vehicle. Go to www.mass.gov/dcr/librarypass.htm for a complete listing of libraries that have the Massachusetts State Park Pass available.

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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 Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)

Pass Benefits

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.   As of 07/10/24  admission prices are : Adult  $31.00 , Child (3 –12) $26.00, Senior (60+)  $27.00 .

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 price.  If you have any questions or would like to reserve your Exhibit Halls passes in the advance to avoid waiting in line the day of your visit, please call 617-723-2500 (9am-5pm 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 or request a paper copy from the library.

Donated by the Women's Community Committee.

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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 Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)

Pass Benefits

Check http://www.neaq.org for further information.

This coupon allows 50% off admission to the New England Aquarium for adult and child tickets. Valid only for Aquarium admission.
 

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.

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.

ID: 14225

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Roger Williams Park Zoo

Roger Williams Park Zoo

1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
401-785-3510   http://www.rwpzoo.org/
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Founded in 1872, the 40-acre zoo is one of the nation’s oldest. It’s home to over 100 species of rare and interesting animals from all over the world presented in naturalistic settings, including many endangered species. Themed programs and events are offered throughout the year, some of them focused on hands-on conservation. Nearby, within the park, is an operational Victorian-style carousel.

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Categories: Children, Family, Zoo

Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)

Pass Benefits

Each pass offers a $3 discount off the regular admission rate (Adults $21.00, Seniors 62+ $17.00, Children 2-12 $15.00) for up to 4 tickets. No passes are available from January 1, - February 28, during the "WINTER WONDER DAYS". During this time, admission is half price for everyone (under 3 are free). Please check the zoo website for further information. THIS PASS IS NOT VALID FOR FUNDRAISING EXHIBITS OR SPECIAL EVENTS. 

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Trustees of Reservations (with deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum)

Trustees of Reservations (with deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum)

MA
978-921-1944   http://www.thetrustees.org/
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The Trustees of Reservations preserve and protect more than 100 special properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value—nearly 25,000 acres—all around Massachusetts. From Crane's Beach in Ipswich and World's End in Hingham to The Old Manse in Concord and Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, visitors to Trustees sites enjoy local history and nature in its various forms: beaches, meadows, forests, swamps and more.

In the summer of 2019, the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, the largest park of its kind in New England, became part of the Trustees. The museum, located in Lincoln, MA, encompasses nearly 30 conserved acres and presents contemporary art from New England—and beyond—with sculptures in the landscape and museum exhibitions. For a full list of locations, please visit their web site.

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Categories: Art, Family, History, Nature, Recreation

Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)

Pass Benefits

Pass is valid for one-time use at any of the 100+ properties that collect an admission fee.  Pass holder will pay an admission fee equivalent to that of a Trustees Family Level Membership.  Pass is not valid for use at Trustees parking kiosks, stores, cafes, Inns, Campgrounds , at special events and programs or in place of any permits or passes.

Two adults and children under 18 included in admission.

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Zoo New England

Zoo New England

1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA 02121
617-541-5466   http://www.zoonewengland.org/
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Zoo New England operates Franklin Park Zoo, a 72-acre site nestled in Boston’s historic Franklin Park, and the Stone Zoo, located on a 26-acre site near Spot Pond reservoir in Stoneham, MA. In addition to animals, both zoos are engaged in wildlife and conservation programs, research, and education.

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Categories: Family, Zoo

Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)

Pass Benefits

Admits 6 people at $9.00 per adult and $6.00 per child.

Donated by the Women’s Community Committee of Norwood.

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