To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
617-973-5200 http://www.neaq.org/
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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
This is a printable pass. If you are unable to print this pass at home or present it on a mobile device at the museum, you can come to the library to request a printed copy.
Each pass admits up to 4 people at 50% off the rate of admission.
You may find current rates by viewing https://www.neaq.org/visit/tickets/
Passes do not apply to Aquarium boat programs, IMAX shows or school group visits.
Advance reservations are no longer required for library patrons with coupons. Library patrons should present their discount pass on-site at the Aquarium ticket booth. Once tickets are issued, library patrons will be admitted to the Aquarium.
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970-3783
978-745-9500 http://www.pem.org/
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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 Benefits
This pass uses a discount code. You will receive the discount code via email after booking this pass. You must then purchase tickets from the museum ahead of time. See confirmation email for instructions.
Pass admits two adults at $12 per person. Reduced admission to the Yin Yu Tang, the Chinese house. Access to special ticketed exhibitions also require a separate fee. Visitors using a library pass are not entitled to any other member benefits.
USS Constitution Museum
Charlestown Navy Yard, Building 22, Charlestown, MA 02129
617-426-1812 https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/
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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 Benefits
This pass allows free admission to the museum for up to 9 people per day.
This is a printable pass.
You must be able to print this pass at home or present it on a mobile device at the museum.