! The following library branch is closed on the selected date, which may affect your ability to receive passes that require picking up in person.
- Ventress Memorial Library
To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Sunday, January 5, 2025
Boston Children’s Museum
308 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
617-426-6500
http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Admits up to 4 (adults or children) at half price per person.
This pass is sent to you by email. If you don't provide an email address, you will need to pick up a printed pass at the library before reserving your discounted tickets.
After receiving a library discount pass, you must reserve a visit online with the Boston Children’s Museum.
- Patrons must first acquire a dated library discount pass.
- Then visit https://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/ticketing
- Review the directions for timed tickets
- Click on the "Discount Programs" & drop down arrow
- Click on "Half Price Library Timed Ticket " to book
- NEW - Online reservations are required to visit PlaySpace.
- The date on the library discount pass must match the date of your visit.
- After arriving at the Museum, proceed to the admissions scanning station with your online reservation and the date specific library discount pass. If you have questions about the online ordering system, contact Orders@BostonChildrensMuseum.org.
This e-ticket is valid only for one day. You can either print it out and take it with you or display the pass on your phone or device. Either way, please be sure that the pass barcode is visible.
Provided by the Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library.
Christian Science Plaza
210 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
617-450-7224
https://www.christianscience.com/find-us/visit-the-mother-church/visit-the-christian-science-plaza
[Details/Reserve]
The Christian Science Plaza is home to The Mother Church, The Christian Science Publishing Society, The Mary Baker Eddy Library, and the interactive How Do You See the World?™ experience with the Mapparium® globe. The How Do You See the World?™ experience explores stories about global progress—how individuals worldwide have overcome challenges and found hope. Walk through the iconic Mapparium® globe, and explore surrounding exhibits that feature stories from The Christian Science Monitor and the history of its founder, Mary Baker Eddy, who also discovered Christian Science.
Categories: Children, Family, History
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
This pass is provided by email and may be presented at the institution either on a phone or on paper. To get a paper pass, please visit the library and we can print it for you.
With this pass, we welcome up to four adults free of charge to the Mapparium™ globe in the How Do You See the World? experience (value $6/Adult). Youth 17 and younger are always free.
Just print out the pass and bring it with you or display it on your phone or device.
Museum Pass holders, please note:
- You may redeem this pass for tickets onsite in the Welcome Hall; ticket reservations are not available ahead of time.
- All Mapparium showtimes are first come, first serve; this pass doesn't guarantee tickets for a specific time or day.
- This pass is only valid on the day of your visit.
- This pass does not provide any other discounts and cannot be applied to group visits.
- Void if altered or copied. No cash value.
All other exhibits in the How Do You See the World? experience are always free, as are weekend church tours, and neither require a ticket.
Heritage Museums & Gardens
67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA 02563
508-888-3300
https://heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Heritage Museums & Gardens is located on 100 acres on the banks of Shawme Pond in Sandwich, MA. The gardens feature internationally important collections of rhododendrons, a comprehensive collection of hydrangeas, a collection of over 1,000 varieties of daylilies, hostas, herb, heather gardens, and more than a thousand varieties of trees, shrubs and flowers along paths. An outdoor “Nature Explore Classroom” facilitates encounters with nature and STEM concepts for children ages 2 through 10. In addition, three gallery buildings house permanent exhibits of world-class automobiles, a working vintage carousel, American folk art, and special exhibitions. There is a café and gift shop on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Nature
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Half-price admission for up to 6 individuals (cannot be combined with a group tour plan). Not valid for special events, including Sandwich Halloween Festival and Gardens Aglow.
This pass is sent to you by email. If you don't provide an email address, you'll need to pick up a printed pass from the library before purchasing your tickets.
To purchase your tickets:
- Go to heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/tickets and select Daily Admissions Tickets
- Select the day you would like to visit Heritage. Please note: this must be for the same day you reserved the pass from the library.
- Input the number of tickets and click Update Cart. Upon checkout, please enter the code provided by the library in the Discount Code box and click Apply to receive 50% off our general admission prices ($22 adult; $12 youth) for up to six individuals (adults and/or youth 3 - 17 years old). Children 2 and under are always free.
- This discount code can only be used one time.
- When you are done with your transaction, wait for a confirmation email that will include your e-tickets. Either print them out or have them available on your phone for entry.
Not valid for special events, including Sandwich Halloween Festival and Gardens Aglow.
Provided by the Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115
617-566-1401
http://www.gardnermuseum.org/home/
[Details/Reserve]
The Gardner Museum houses the collection of Isabella Stewart Gardner, a local patron of the arts who died in 1924, in a building she commissioned to look like a 15th century Venetian palazzo. The center of the original building showcases courtyard plantings that reflect the seasons as they evolve throughout the year. In addition to her collection, which remains displayed exactly she arranged it per her will, there are changing exhibitions, concerts, lectures, family events, and an artist-in-residence program. In 2012, the museum opened an addition designed by Renzo Piano that houses a space for their concert series.
Categories: Art, Family, Music
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Admits up to 4 people at $5 per person.
This pass is sent to you by email. If you don't provide an email address, you will need to pick up a printed pass at the library before reserving your discounted tickets.
THIS PASS IS VALID ONCE BETWEEN 10/1/2024 AND 9/30/2025
When reserving Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum timed entry tickets online, you will:
- Go to https://tnew.gardnermuseum.org/events
- Submit the promo code in the box at the top of the screen
- Select the visit date and a time to enter
- Add desired number of tickets to the basket. The discount only works for up to 4 Adult priced tickets and any additional ticket will be normally priced (Children under 18 are always free and should be reserved as child tickets)
- Login or create an account
- Finish checking out (discount is applied only at checkout)
This library pass does not guarantee a reservation to the Museum. If you have any issues reserving your tickets, you can call the Gardner Museum's Box Office at 617 278 5156.
PATRONS MUST PRESENT BOTH THIS LIBRARY PASS AND THEIR RESERVED TIMED MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS FOR ENTRY INTO THE MUSEUM.
For more information, including health and safety requirements, please visit isgm.org/welcome
Provided by the Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library
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/
[Details/Reserve]
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
Admits one vehicle at no charge to any Massachusetts State Park.
This is a returnable pass that must be hung on the rearview mirror. The pass may be picked up on the day of or day before use, and must be returned in the book drop before we open the next day.
List of Massachusetts State Parks that charge for parking
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
617-267-9300
http://www.mfa.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Boston Museum of Fine Arts, in existence since July 4, 1876, is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world, with a collection of almost 500,000 works of art, ranging from ancient Egyptian artifacts to contemporary painting, sculpture and video. In addition, there are always special exhibitions on view, opportunities to take advantage of educational programs—some right in the galleries—and a contemplative Japanese garden.
Categories: Art, Family, History
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Allows the purchase of discounted admission for 2 adults at $10 each (general admission and special exhibition) and up to 4 children ages 7–17 at $10 each (special exhibition only). There is no discount for children 7–17 for general admission, currently $10.
This pass is sent to you by email. If you don't provide an email address, you'll need to pick up a print-out of the pass at the library.
Pass Redemption
- To reserve discounted tickets online, you must visit Tickets, select the date and type of ticket, and enter the promo code on the top right corner of the next page, which will activate the reduced admission rate.
- You will receive an e-mail with your admission ticket(s) and need to present your ticket(s) when you arrive at the Museum, preferably on a phone or device, but tickets printed on paper are accepted.
- You can also purchase discounted tickets on-site at the Museum instead of reserving them online. You will need to present your library pass confirmation email on either a device or a print-out.
Additional Information
- Promo codes and library passes are not applicable toward discounts on shopping, parking, dining, films, concerts, lectures, courses, or any other public programs.
- All prices are subject to change. Discount admission may not be combined with other offers.
Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 Washington Square, Salem, MA 01970
978-744-1692
http://www.salemwitchmuseum.com/
[Details/Reserve]
Based on actual trial documents and using life-size stage sets with figures, lighting, and narration, the museum's principle exhibit examines the 1692 Salem witch trials. In a second exhibit, “Witches: Evolving Perceptions,” guides take you through changing interpretations of witches, the truth behind the stereotypes, witchcraft practice today, and witch hunting. A gift shop is on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, History
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
One pass admits up to 6 people at a discounted rate of $13.50 for adults/seniors and $11.25 for children (age 3-14).
Returnable pass must be picked up at the library the day of or day before your visit, and returned in the Ventress book drop before we open the following day.
Tickets must be purchased online on the day of your visit to the museum. To purchase tickets, visit www.salemwitchmuseum.com and enter the code printed on the pass into the coupon code box to receive the discount. You must also present the physical library pass to the museum when you present your tickets.
USS Constitution Museum
Charlestown Navy Yard, Building 22, Charlestown, MA 02129
617-426-1812
https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The museum, a part of the Boston National Historical Park, is located in the Charlestown Navy Yard near the ship USS Constitution (“Old Ironsides”) at the end of Boston’s Freedom Trail. The museum provides a detailed look at the history of the ship, information about the war of 1812, and the battle between the ship and HMS Java. Stories are told through interactive exhibits, unique artifacts, archival records, and artwork. The museum also includes a research library which houses a strong collection of manuscripts, books, artifacts, and microfilm of primary source material. The ship itself is maintained by the US Navy, and may be visited free of charge on certain days.
Categories: Art, Family, History, Ocean
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
One pass allows free admission to the USS Constitution museum for up to 9 people per day. (Note that the ship itself always has free admittance and is open on different days and hours from the museum.)
This pass is sent to you by email. If you don't provide an email address, you'll need to pick up a printed copy of the pass at the library.
Zoo New England
1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA 02121
617-541-5466
http://www.zoonewengland.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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.
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Coupon can be used to purchase tickets at the door for up to 6 people for admission of $9.00 per adult, $6.00 per child at either the Franklin Park Zoo or the Stone Zoo.
Provided by the Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library