To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
The Children's Piazza
83 Pine Street, Unit F, Peabody, MA 01960
978-817-2809
https://www.thechildrenspiazza.com/
[Details/Reserve]
Located in Peabody, MA, The Children's Piazza is a space is designed for young children—aged 0 to 6—to learn through unstructured play. Organized to optimize social, cognitive and motor development, areas include a large room with a climbing structure, slides, and swings; an arts and crafts room; a room with a train table; a lunch area with appropriately sized furniture; a glow-in-the-dark planet room; among others. There is a coffee shop and free Wi-Fi on the premises. Please check the website for the requirements of entry.
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
The pass to the Children's Piazza provides free admission for one adult and one child. Additional household members admitted at $8 per person.
If 1 parent and 1 child came to visit, they would be admitted for free ($15 savings). If a family of 4 were to come to visit, the 1st adult and child would be free, and there would be just the $8 sibling admission for the second child (the second adult would be free with the sibling's admission).
The email confirmation sent to you serves as your discount pass. Please present this pass (either printed or on your mobile device) upon entry to the Children's Piazza. Pass is only valid on date reserved.
Reservations always recommended! Walk-in play subject to availability.
John F. Kennedy Library & Museum
Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125
617-514-1600
https://www.jfklibrary.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, dedicated to the memory of the nation’s thirty-fifth president, is located on a ten-acre park which overlooks the sea in an building designed by I.M. Pei. The Museum portrays the life, leadership, and legacy of President Kennedy, conveys his enthusiasm for politics and public service, and illustrates the nature of the office of the President, all through permanent and changing exhibits. The Library is available to students and scholars to conduct research using its collection of historical materials chronicling mid-20th century politics and the life and administration of the institution’s namesake.
Categories: Family, Governance, History
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Present your physical or digital Massachusetts library card at the Admissions Desk to receive a 50% discount on the cardholder's admission ticket. This offer is valid for visitors aged 13 and over and the visitor must present a Massachusetts library card to receive the discount.
The discount must be redeemed in person. The discount is not valid with any other discounts offered by the Museum.
Visitors aged 12 and under receive free admission. Please reach out to the JFK Library Visitor Services Department with questions at kennedy.groupvisits@nara.gov or 617-514-1600.
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.
The email confirmation from the library upon reserving serves as the pass (you can display on your phone, or print out the email). Please contact the library to reserve this pass if you do not have an email address. Otherwise, you do not need to pick anything up from the library. Your Library pass can only be used on the date printed on the pass.
Please bring the library pass confirmation (printed or displayed on a mobile device) when you visit the Museum of Science. When you arrive at the Museum, stop at the Box Office to exchange your library pass and purchase your Exhibit Hall tickets at the discounted rate. If you have any questions, or wish to reserve your Exhibit Hall tickets in advance to avoid waiting in line the day of your visit, please call the Museum of Science at 617-723-2500, available daily, 9am – 5pm.
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 (applies only to adult and child pricing). Passes will be emailed to reserving patrons, without the need to come to the library to pick up the pass! Please contact the library to reserve this pass if you do not have an email address. It is not a ticket; redeem this coupon in the General Admission line at the Aquarium's ticket booth for discount admission (up to four people). You can either print this pass out, or show it on your phone. This discount is only valid for Aquarium admission, and does not provide any other discounts and cannot be applied to combo tickets. Please visit the Aquarium website for additional details.
Please review the Aquarium’s website at www.neaq.org/safety ahead of your visit to ensure a safe and accessible experience.
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.
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
Please note, this pass is not valid in the month of October.
Pass allows for a discounted admission rate for six visitors.
After reserving this pass, it must be picked up at the Topsfield Library Circulation Desk during our hours of operation on the day of your reservation (or the business day before, if the library is closed the day of your reservation).
The physical pass includes a special discount code. Purchase tickets for the Salem Witch Museum online using the discount code to receive discount. Present the physical pass upon arrival to the museum. Without the pass, you will be charged the full admission fee.
This pass must be returned to the library by 10am the day after use.
The Trustees of the 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.
Categories: Family, History, Nature, Recreation
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
The pass is valid for one-time use at any of 128 properties that collect an admission fee. Pass holder will pay an admission fee equivalent to that of a Trustees Family level membership (under most circumstances, this is free). 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. View all Trustees properties here.
After the pass is reserved, it must be picked up at the Topsfield Town Library Circulation Desk during our hours of operation. The pass does not need to be returned to the library.
Due to high demand, advance admission passes to the most popular properties are either required or strongly encouraged. When reserving your pass, you will receive a promo code that you can use to receive the discounted rate.
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
Each pass admits up to 9 people to the USS Constitution Museum for free. Once reserved, simply present your library pass (either on your mobile device, or printed) at the admission window at the USS Constitution Museum for entry.
The USS Constitution Museum, located in the Charlestown Navy Yard, serves as the memory and educational voice of USS Constitution by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the stories of “Old Ironsides” and the people associated with her. The museum offers a variety of engaging activities, exhibits, and programs, including our interactive exhibit, All Hands on Deck: A Sailor’s Life in 1812, where visitors can furl a sail, sleep in a hammock, and scrub the deck as they join Constitution’s crew in 1812! For more information about the museum’s galleries, programs, and resources, visit www.usscm.org.
Passes will be emailed to reserving patrons, without the need to come to the library to pick up the pass! Please contact the library to reserve this pass if you do not have an email address.
Wenham Museum
132 Main Street, Wenham, MA 01984
978-468-2377
http://www.wenhammuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Wenham Museum is a history museum celebrating the treasures of childhood and New England family life across four centuries, with an emphasis on the North Shore. The museum's collections feature a world-renowned doll collection and dollhouses, costumes and textiles, model trains, antique toys, historic photographs, and the interactive Family Discovery Gallery. Admission includes a tour of the historic Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House, built at the end of the 17th century. In addition, there are rotating special programs and exhibitions. A gift shop is on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, History
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
This pass allows half-price admission for up to 4 people.
The email confirmation sent to you serves as your discount pass. Please present this pass (either printed or on your mobile device) upon entry to the museum. Please note that advanced reservations are not required, but still available if interested by visiting the Wenham Museum website.
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
This coupon admits a maximum of 6 people at $9 per adult and $6 per child to the two Zoo New England destinations: the Stone Zoo in Stoneham, or the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston. After the pass is reserved, it must be picked up at the Topsfield Town Library Circulation Desk during our hours of operation. It is a paper coupon and does not need to be returned to the library. Please note: these passes can only be used for daytime admission. They cannot be used for Stone Zoo ZooLights or Franklin Park Zoo Boston Lights.
To use the library discount, you must present the physical library ticket at the Zoo's admission booth. Reservations are not required for this discount.