! The following library branches are closed on the day prior to the selected date, which may affect your ability to receive passes that require picking up in person.
- Main Library
- Farms branch
To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
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 Benefits
Available only at the main library.
Admits up to 2 people at $3 per person.
Ages 12 and under are free.
Pass must be picked up at the main library and presented at the museum.
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 Benefits
Admits up to 4 people at a 50% discount on tickets to the museum's exhibit halls.
Children 2 and under are not included in the count of 4 and are always admitted for free.
Library pass can only be used on the date printed on the pass.
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 hall passes in advance to avoid waiting in line the day of your visit, call 617-723-2500 (9 AM-5 PM daily).
Pass can be presented on a hand held device or as a paper pass at the museum.
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 Benefits
Admits up to 4 people at 1/2 off regular admission.
Ages 2 and under are free.
Pass can be presented on a hand held device or as a paper print out at the museum.
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 Benefits
Admits up to 4 people at 1/2 off regular admission.
Ages 12 months and under are free.
Pass can be presented on a hand held device or as a paper print out at the museum.
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 Benefits
Available only at the main library.
Admits up to 6 people at $9 per person.
Ages 3-12 at $6 per child.
Ages 2 and under are free.
Pass must be picked up at the library and presented at the zoo.