To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Battleship Cove
5 Water Street, Fall River, MA 02721
508-678-1100
https://www.battleshipcove.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Battleship Cove is a war memorial and historic military museum located in Fall River, Massachusetts. It is home to five National Historic Landmark ships, and other craft, including the USS Massachusetts, USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., USS Lionfish, Hiddensee, and two PT boats. Their collection of aircraft includes two Bell helicopters that saw combat in the Vietnam War—the Bell UH-1 “Huey” Iroquois and the Bell AH-1 Cobra—as well as two of the first drone unmanned aerial vehicles used by the military. In addition to exhibits focused on military history, the Maritime Museum presents the history of the RMS Titanic and the famous Fall River Line.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Military, Technology
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Pass admits up to 2 adults and up to 3 children at a reduced admission of $3 each.
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.
You will need to come to the library to pickup the pass with a discount code.
The Butterfly Place
120 Tyngsboro Road, Westford, MA 01886
978-392-0955
https://www.butterflyplace-ma.com/
[Details/Reserve]
A winding pathway through an atrium filled with flowers, koi fish, and quail allows visitors to walk among butterflies from all over the world. Staff members are available for questions and “show and tell” demonstrations. A continuously running video explains the butterfly life cycle, and exhibits enable visitors to observe eggs, caterpillars, cocoons and chrysalides with information about each species. A gift shop is on the premises. There is a public picnic area and free parking is available.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Up to 4 discounted tickets per family are purchased at the library for $9.00 each. Please choose the number of tickets you wish to purchase when you make your reservation. This is a ticketed pass and does not need to be returned. You must have a SAILS Library Network card.
You can pay with cash at the library, online through your SAILS library card account or in the SAILS app to finish the transaction before we give you the tickets at the library. Credit purchases are only available with a valid SAILS library card and a $1.25 transaction fee is added to your account. Once you purchase the tickets from us they are good until they close for the season. **NO RETURNS ON PURCHASED DISCOUNTED TICKETS**
The Children's Museum In Easton
9 Sullivan Avenue, The Old Fire Station, North Easton, MA 02356
508-230-3789
http://www.childrensmuseumineaston.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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 admits 2 people for half price. This is a daily ticketed pass and does not need to be returned.
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
Admits up to 4 adults free of charge to the Mapparium globe in the How Do You See the World? experience (value $6/adult). The three-story Mapparium globe—one of Boston's most well known landmarks—shows the world at one moment in time—1935. A short narration lets you consider the world before World War II from an entirely different perspective—from the inside of the world looking out.
Youth 17 and younger are always free.
Instructions: Print out the pass and bring it with you, or display it on a phone or other device. Patrons must redeem the pass for ticket(s) in the Welcome Hall. Tickets cannot be reserved ahead of time, All Mapparium showtimes are first come, first served; the pass does not guarantee tickets for a specific time or day. Pass valid only on the day of your visit. Pass does not provide any other discounts and cannot be applied to group visits.
EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604
508-929-2700
http://www.ecotarium.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The EcoTarium is a unique indoor-outdoor museum in Worcester, MA. Set in an urban oasis, the museum offers a chance to walk through the treetops, take a multimedia journey through the galaxy at a digital planetarium, meet wildlife, stroll nature trails, and get hands-on with family-friendly exhibits.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Each pass admits 2 adults and 2 children to the Ecotarium for half price. You can arrive at the Ecotarium with your discounted pass and buy tickets on site for that day.
Harvard Museums of Science and Culture
11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
617-496-1638
https://hmsc.harvard.edu/
[Details/Reserve]
The Harvard Museums of Science & Culture is a partnership of museums on the Harvard University Cambridge campus dedicated to the natural world, science, and human cultures. They include the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, the Harvard Museum of Natural History (comprised of the Harvard University Herbaria, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Museum of Comparative Zoology), the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, and the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, all located between Oxford St./Divinity Ave area. Of particular note are the famous glass flowers, models commissioned by Harvard in 1886 to aid in the teaching of botany (and made in Germany over the course of more than eight decades), on display in the Harvard Museum of Natural History.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Nature, Science
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Pass admits up to 4 people at 1/2 off per person.
Maplewood Country Day Camp (Indoor/Outdoor playground)
150 Foundry Street, South Easton, MA 02375
508-238-2387
https://www.maplewoodyearround.com/
[Details/Reserve]
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: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Pass holders must show their pass in physical or digital format upon entering. Morning session: Open 9:30 - 12:00pm Monday through Friday (September through May) or Afternoon Session: Open 1:30 - 5:00pm Monday through Friday (September through May)
The pass is good for up to two children ages 6 and younger ONLY at $12 each (a $24 total if there are two children) a $16 savings!
We do not accept passes for our weekend dates.
The online waiver needs to be completed before the guests arrive at Maplewood.
All children and adults are required to either go barefoot or wear grip socks in our space. Guests can bring their own or purchase them here for $3 a pair.
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
Pass admits one carload's passengers for FREE plus parking fee where applicable up to $15 at area Massachusetts State Parks and Beaches that charge parking fees. This pass must be returned in the book drop on your way home from your visit and be in the bookdrop before we open the following day. There is a $5.00 late fee per day if it is not returned the next day.
A full list of all parks is available on the DCR website link.
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 admits 2 adults at $10 per person (gerneral admission and special exhibition) and up to 4 children ages 7-17 at $10 each for special exhibition only; there is no discount for children 7-17 for general admission. Children 6 and under are admitted free. Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc.
After reserving this library's pass, you will receive a code that you must use to book tickets directly from the MFA website. Please also print this library pass confirmation and bring it with you or display it on a phone when you arrive.
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. You do not need to call ahead to reserve a timed ticket.
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 not a ticket. 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 www.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. Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc.
This coupon 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.
2024-2025 Library Program Discount Coupon Library
Norman Rockwell Museum
9 Glendale Road, Route 183, Stockbridge, MA 01262
413-298-4100
https://www.nrm.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Norman Rockwell Museum, founded in 1969, is located on a scenic 36-acre campus. It is home to the world's largest collection of works by the artist, as well as an impressive archive of items related to his life. Ten galleries feature a range of exhibitions, including every one of the Saturday Evening Post covers he created, and changing special exhibitions. His studio was moved to the grounds from its original Stockbridge location in 1986. There is a gift shop and café on the premises.
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Pass provides admission for 2 patrons at a discounted rate of $10 each. Pass cannot be combined with other offers. Children 18 and under are FREE.
In addition to discounted admission, pass provides 10% discount in store during the day of your visit and in the Terrae Cafe (seasonal).
This is an e-ticket that will be emailed to you and does not need to be picked up at the library.
Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566
800-733-1830
https://www.osv.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Old Sturbridge Village, the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast, depicts a rural New England town of the 1830s. Situated on more than 200 scenic acres are more than 40 original buildings, including homes, meetinghouses, a district school, country store, bank, working farm, three water-powered mills, and trade shops. Visitors can see heritage breed farm animals and interact with authentically costumed staff. Special events take place through the year. A gift shop and bookstore are located on the premises.
Categories: Children, Crafts, Family, History
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Each pass admits 4 people at half price for daytime admissions only.
Patriots Hall of Fame
One Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035
508-698-4800
https://www.patriotshalloffame.com/
[Details/Reserve]
The Patriots Hall of Fame is an interactive museum located next to Gillette Stadium and the home of the New England Patriots. The Hall's ten galleries tell the story of the team through interactive exhibits, video, and historic artifacts. A feature is the film Patriots Way, which plays on a 45-foot wide panoramic screen in a 150-seat theatre. A shop selling exclusive Patriots merchandise is on the premises.
Categories: Family, History, Sports
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Admits two people per pass for free, max. 2 passes per family.
Please note: CLOSED before & during home games.
Plimoth Patuxet Museums
137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02360
508-746-1622
http://www.plimoth.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Plimoth Patuxet Museums offers a living history that tells the story of the English colonists who became known as “Pilgrims” and the Native Americans with whom they interacted. A big draw is the re-creation of the original settlement, populated with interpreters in period dress with whom one may interact that are based on actual historical figures. Native People from various nations in historically accurate dress provide information about the Wampanoag—the first tribe the Pilgrims encountered—at a home site based on how the group would have lived in the 17th century. In addition to the two settlements, the museum includes a visitor center, the Craft Center, barns that contain rare and heritage animal breeds, and a grist mill that manufactures cornmeal. Plymouth Patuxet Museums is also responsible for the replica of the Mayflower, the ship that brought the Pilgrims to the New World.
Categories: Children, Crafts, Family, History
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
This PRINTED coupon must be presented to Plimoth Patuxet Museums guest services staff upon arrival at the Museum for Plainville Public Library patrons to purchase a Heritage Pass, Combination Pass, or Plimoth Patuxet Only pass for up to six individuals at the reduced rate of $18 per adult; $12 per child ages 5-17. This coupon is for one time use only by the patron. Visit plimoth.org/plan-your-visit for up to date visitor information or call 508-746-1622 for hours, directions, or other information.
You must reserve then print this pass. The printed pass must display the Library ID #.
Providence Children's Museum
100 South Street, Providence, RI 02903
401-273-5437
http://www.childrenmuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Dedicated to children aged 1 to 11, the Providence Children's Museum is an environment that celebrates learning through active play and hands-on exploration. Exhibits focus on a range of topics, including water (in its many forms); native plants; puzzles; marionettes; and “underland,” among others. In addition to activities, which change depending on the day, the museum has a climbing maze and an interactive, Rhode Island-themed adventure that mixes time travel and immigration.
Categories: Art, Children, Family, Nature, Science
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Each pass admits 4 people at half price.
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: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Each pass admits up to 4 people with $4.00 off each admission (March through December only). Place your reservation on the day you wish to go to the zoo. Your discount code is on your confirmation page or you may come to the library to pick up your special discount code. Use this discount code to book your Zoo tickets online at rwpzoo.org
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
Each pass admits up to 6 people at the discounted price of $13.50 for adults and seniors and $11.25 for youths ages 3-14. Patron must go to museum website and use coupon code shown on the pass to purchase tickets. Pass must be shown at museum.
Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium
23 America's Cup Avenue, 1st Floor, Newport, RI 02840
401-324-6020
https://savebay.org/family-fun/aquarium/
[Details/Reserve]
Opening its doors in 2024, Hamilton Family Aquarium is the educational arm of the non-profit Save The Bay. All specimens come from and are returned to Narragansett Bay, New England's largest estuary. Organized by habitat, the aquarium offers visitors a chance to see, touch, and learn about the diverse wildlife living in the bay, with a focus on restoration and preservation. Centrally located in Newport, R.I., the 7500 sq. ft. facility is built with accessibility in mind, featuring touch tanks with lower sidewalls and sensory-inclusion certified staff. There is a gift shop on the premises.
Categories: Family, Science, Zoo
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
This pass admits up to 2 Adults and 4 Youth at 1/2 price per person. Regular fees are $15 Adults/Youth (3+), & $13 Seniors (65+).
Discounted tickets may be purchased at the library. These may be exchanged at any Showcase Movie Theater box office for a specific show, or redeemed online with the code printed on the ticket.
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Each booking allows you to purchase up to 8 movie tickets at the discounted price of $9.75 each and are good at Showcase Cinemas (North Attleboro or Foxboro are the closest). The discounted admission is collected at the library when you pick up the tickets, cash is preferred.
Credit card payment is valid only with a SAILS library card and a $1.25 cent transaction fee is added to your account. Once you purchase the tickets they are good at any time. **NO RETURNS/EXCHANGES ON PURCHASED DISCOUNTED 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
This pass admits up to 9 people for free. Pass holders must show their pass in physical or digital format upon entering the museum to receive free admission. There are no advanced tickets or reservations required for entry. Admission will be on a first-come first-serve basis.
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
Each pass admits up to 6 people for a reduced admission of $9 per adult/senior and $6 per child (2-12 years old). Good for either Franklin Park Zoo or The Stone Zoo.