To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Boston Children’s Museum
308 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
617-426-6500
http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/
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Founded in 1913 by the Science Teachers’ Bureau, the Boston Children’s Museum is the second oldest children’s museum in the world and one of the few that maintain a collection. Designed for both children and families, the Museum exhibits focus on science, culture, environmental awareness, health & fitness, and the arts, emphasizing hands-on engagement and learning through experience, and employing play as a tool to spark the inherent creativity, curiosity, and imagination of children.
Categories: Children, Crafts, Family, Technology
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Each pass admits 4 people for half price. As of 9-22-22 regular admission price is $20 for ages 1-99. Ages 0-12 months are free.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maplewood Country Day Camp (Indoor/Outdoor playground)
150 Foundry Street, South Easton, MA 02375
508-238-2387
https://www.maplewoodyearround.com/
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Maplewood Country Day Camp is open year-round with its indoor/outdoor playground for children 6 years old and younger. Activities include indoor and outdoor play homes, a silica-free sandbox, pedal karts, the Castle Moonwalk, Superspace, Big Piano, LiteZilla, imagination blocks, gymnastics, rock climbing (adults and children 4 yrs. and up), dolls and dollhouses, trains and tracks, manipulatives, and sensory play. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Wearing grip socks are required to enter the indoor playground.
Categories: Children, Science, Recreation
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Museum Pass to Maplewood Indoor/Outdoor Playground grants patrons:
-Reduced admission for 2 children down to $10 each
- Valid for either the Morning (9:30am -12:00pm) or afternoon session (1:30pm - 5:00pm) on the date of use.
In order to to visit Maplewood patrons must:
1) Maplewood Indoor/Outdoor Playground is only for children 6 years old or younger.
2) Patron must complete the online waiver with Maplewood before their visit.
3) Children & adults must wear grip socks to enter the indoor playground. To find out more about Maplewood Indoor/Outdoor Playground you can read more on their website.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
401-785-3510
http://www.rwpzoo.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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.
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.