To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
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
Each coupon provides patrons with a discount of half-price off of admission for up to four people.
This is a digital pass which will be emailed to you.
Children’s Museum of New Hampshire
6 Washington Street, Dover, NH 03820
603-742-2002
http://www.childrens-museum.org/
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The Children's Museum of New Hampshire offers opportunities for children and families to explore art, science, and culture through dozens of activities and exhibits. Among these are the Thinkering and Steam Innovation Labs; Dino Detective; Music Matrix & Sound Watch; Naturalist's Study; Cave Explorers; and Post Office. The recently re-opened Dover Adventure Playground features a life-size flat-bottomed vintage gundalow boat; a net climber; swings and slides; a 3-story Garrison tower; a 1,200 pound, 3x8 foot climbable Alewife granite fish sculpture; a splash pad; musical instruments; and a life-sized “whale's tail” sculpture perched on the roof of the Dover Pool. Regularly scheduled special events take place throughout the year, including the Dover Mini Maker Faire; Teddy Bear Clinic + Picnic; Toddlerfest; 5K Road Race + Kid-Venture Course; and Earth Day Celebration; among others. A museum shop is on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Music, Science, Technology
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
The pass entitles the bearer to reduced admission of 50% off up to four regular admissions.
All guests must make an advance reservation with the museum, in addition to reserving this pass.
This is a physical pass that must be picked up at the Library.
Currier Museum of Art
150 Ash Street, Manchester, NH 03104
603-669-6144
http://currier.org/
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The Currier Museum of Art, located in Manchester, NH, features European and American paintings, decorative arts, photographs and sculpture. The permanent collection includes works by Picasso, Matisse, Monet, O'Keeffe, Calder, John Singer Sargent, Frank Lloyd Wright, Andrew Wyeth, and Sol LeWitt. Special exhibitions provide opportunities to present work by contemporary and/or local artists, as well as take in-depth looks at certain objects or areas of the Museum's collection. Public programs include tours, live classical music and “Family Days” which include activities for all ages. The Museum also offers tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Zimmerman House, now listed on the Register of Historic Places (reservations required). There is a museum store on the premises.
Categories: Architecture, Art, Family, History
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
The pass provides 50% off general admission for up to 2 adults (18 years and over). All youth family members (ages 13-17) and children 12 years and under are always free with accompanying adults.
Pass holders may participate in any programs which are offered free with general admission (some programs may require materials fees). Passes are not valid for "Just-for-Members" events, member discount at the Museum Shop, admission to the Frank Lloyd Wright House Tours, or special ticketed events/exhibitions.
This is a digital pass which will be emailed to you.
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.
Categories: Children, Family, Science
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
This pass admits up to 3 visitors at half-price admission per person; any additional visitors must pay the regular admission price.
This is a digital pass which will be emailed to you.
Historic New England
141 Cambridge Street, Administrative Offices: Otis House, Boston, MA 02114
https://www.historicnewengland.org/
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Historic New England is a historic preservation organization which owns and operates historic house museums and properties open to the public throughout most of New England. The majority of the 36 properties are in Massachusetts, but locations exist in all NE states but Vermont. These include Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, ME), the Jackson House (Portsmouth, NH), the Spencer-Pierce-Little Farm, which (Newbury, MA), Roseland Cottage (Woodstock, CT), the Otis House (Boston, MA), the Lyman Estate (Waltham, MA), Gropius House (Lincoln, MA), and the Arnold House (Lincoln, RI). Styles represented include Federal, Colonial Revival, Victorian, Queen Anne, Arts & Crafts, and Modern, among many others. The website provides much detail, including directions, contact information, and history of each property.
Categories: Architecture, Family, History, Nature, Recreation
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
The pass admits two adults and children under 18 for one tour at any of Historic New England's 38 historic sites. Opening hours vary, check Historic New England's website for current hours.
This is a physical pass that must be picked up at the Library.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115
617-566-1401
http://www.gardnermuseum.org/home/
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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
- Each pass provides up to four (4) adults with $5 admission per person. Children under the age of 18 are always admitted free.
- Valid only for general admission and does not entitle participants to Gardner Museum benefits. They are not applicable toward discounts on special events, shopping, dining, concerts, lectures, or any other public and member programs.
This is a digital pass which will be emailed to you.
John Hay Estate at The Fells
456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH 03255
603-763-4789
https://thefells.org/
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The Fells, originally the summer home of 20th century American statesman John Milton Hay, is an 83.5 acre estate with a 22-colonial Revival home, extensive formal and informal gardens, and trails overlooking Lake Sunapee. The property, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, includes land and buildings originally part of the John Hay National Wildlife Refuge, created in 1987 for migratory bird conservation. Guided and self-guided tours of the garden and house, which include history and ecology exhibits and an art gallery, are available—check the website before going. A souvenir shop is on the premises.
Categories: Architecture, Family, History, Nature
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Each pass admits up to 2 adults and accompanying household children under the age of 18 for free.
(Not valid for programs or events for which an additional fee applies.)
This is a physical pass that must be picked up at the Library.
Manchester Historic Association Millyard Museum
200 Bedford Street, Manchester, NH 03101
603-622-7531
https://www.manchesterhistoric.org/millyard-museum/
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The Millyard Museum is housed in Mill No. 3 in the historic Amoskeag Millyard. The Museum features a permanent exhibit that tells the story of Manchester and the people who have lived and worked here—including the native peoples who fished at Amoskeag Falls 11,000 years ago; the area's early farmers and lumbermen; and the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, critical to the development of the city and once one of the largest textile producing companies in the world. The Museum's Henry M. Fuller State Theatre Gallery features rotating exhibitions on a variety of topics. There is a museum shop on the premises.
Categories: Architecture, Crafts, Family, History
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Pass is valid for up to 4 adult/children admission tickets. This is a physical pass that must be picked up at the Library.
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
2 Institute Drive, Concord, NH 03301
603-271-7827
https://www.starhop.com/
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The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, located in Concord, NH, is dedicated to the two astronauts who came from the granite state—Christa McAuliffe and Alan Shepard. The museum offers a range of permanent and changing exhibits that focus on astronomy, aviation, earth and space science, including full-sized replicas of Mercury 7 and Mercury-Redstone rockets, a 1956 XF8U-3 Crusader jet, and items from Star Trek movies, a planetarium, and an observatory. There is a museum shop and café on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Science, Technology
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Free general admission to the exhibit galleries and science playground (May-Oct, weather permitting) for up to 4 people during public hours. Children under 2 years old always receive free admission. Passes cannot be redeemed for member only events but can be used for Super Stellar Fridays or for the Little Learners Program days (which is included with general admission).
Anyone wishing to
enjoy a planetarium show will pay an additional $7 fee per person.
Discovery Center tickets may be reserved prior to your visit by calling the museum.
This is a digital pass that will be emailed to you.
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
Each pass covers up to 2 adults with $10 admission per person and provides $10 admission for up to 4 children ages 7-17, special exhibition only. There is no discount for children ages 7-17 for general admission.
Passes are not applicable toward discounts on shopping, parking, dining,
films, concerts, lectures, courses, or any other public programs.
When you reserve a pass, you will be emailed a code which you may use to pre-purchase your museum tickets.
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. This is a digital pass which will be emailed to you.
• 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 or request a paper copy from the library.
New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
617-973-5200
http://www.neaq.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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
• This coupon allows 50% off admission to the New England Aquarium.
• Only applies to adult and child pricing.
• This is a digital pass which will be emailed to you.
• 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 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.
Library ID: 77257
New Hampshire State Parks
172 Pembroke Road, Concord, NH 03301
603-271-3556
http://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/
[Details/Reserve]
New Hampshire has 93 state park properties that provide a variety of recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities. The park system includes beaches, campgrounds, historic sites, waysides, natural areas, a multitude of trails, and much more to explore. A list of these, along with trail maps which may be downloaded as pdf files, may be found on their website. The pass provides access to most locations in the system, though there are a few exceptions.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Recreation
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
The pass entitles admission to most day-use parks for two adults and up to four dependents. It is not valid at Hampton Beach State Park - South Beach, Wallis Sands State Park, Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, or the Flume Gorge and it is not valid for use at the metered parking on the Seacoast or for camping. Most of the parks are only open from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend, except for Monadnock State Park, which is open year-round.
This is a physical pass that must be picked up at the Library.
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970-3783
978-745-9500
http://www.pem.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Peabody Essex Museum grew out of the collection of East India Marine Society, an organization of Salem captains whose charter called for acquisition of “natural and artificial curiosities.” Its permanent collection contains art and artifacts of Africa, Asia, India, China (with a Qing Dynasty house brought from the Huizhou region), Japan, Korea, Pacific Islands, and features objects of maritime art and history that include paintings, drawings, ship models, marine decorative arts, tools, weapons, navigational instruments, and ship and yacht plans. It also has a thriving changing exhibition schedule that sometimes includes important traveling shows.
Categories: Art, Family, History, Ocean
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Admits two adults at $12 per person. Children under 16 are admitted free.
Pass is good for a
discounted general admission only. Those who wish to visit Yin Yu Tang
and special ticketed exhibitions must pay an additional charge.
When you reserve a pass, you will be emailed a code which you must use to pre-purchase your museum tickets.
Seacoast Science Center
570 Ocean Boulevard, Odiorne Point State Park, Rye, NH 03870
603-436-8043
http://www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Located within Odiorne Point State Park in Rye, NH, the Seacoast Science Center has been providing educational experiences on behalf of New Hampshire State Parks since 1992. The center includes hands-on science exhibits (undersea exploration to marine debris), live animal exhibits which feature creatures that live in the rapidly changing Gulf of Maine ecosystem; and many special events, like “Music-by-the-Sea” concerts and “Sippin' for Seals” (dancing and drinks to support the Marine Mammal rescue Program).
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science, Ocean
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
This pass allows two adults and up to 4 children in their household entry into the Seacoast Science Center at 50% off the cost of regular admission. Library pass holders are still required to pay the NH State Parks use fee for Odiorne Point State Park.
This is a physical pass that must be picked up at the Library.
SEE Science Center
200 Bedford Street, Manchester, NH 03101
603-669-0400
http://www.see-sciencecenter.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Open 7 days a week, the SEE Science Center in Manchester, NH, is an interactive learning center established to promote the understanding, enjoyment and achievements of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Visitors (ages 3+) encounter hands-on exhibits covering topics such as forces, light, sound electricity, simple machines and more; daily demonstrations; and the LEGO® Millyard Project (Manchester's Amoskeag Millyard as it might have looked circa 1900—including City Hall and the Notre Dame bridge—and all built with commercially-available LEGO bricks). A seasonally scheduled family workshop on weekends may be attended as a drop-in. A science gift shop is on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, Science, Technology
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
The pass is valid for half-price admission for one family of up to 8 people.
Passes cannot be used for discounts on workshops and classes.
This is a digital pass which will be emailed to you.
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
Admits up to 6 people at $9.00 per adult and $6.00 per child. Valid during daytime admission only to Franklin Park Zoo or Stone Zoo. This is a physical pass that must be picked up at the Library.