To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Blithewold
101 Ferry Road, Route 114, Bristol, RI 02809
401-253-2707 https://www.blithewold.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Blithewold is a historic, 33-acre summer estate with grand views of Narragansett Bay located in Bristol, RI. It is significant as an example of the Country Place Era in the U.S and for its adoption of Arts and Crafts Movement ideals. The property features a 45-room English style manor house filled with family heirlooms, surrounded by a mature arboretum and a series of gardens that are a combination of historic and contemporary gardening. The 10-acre Great Lawn, Enclosed Garden, Orchard, and Cutting and Vegetable Gardens were laid out in the late 1890s are but the first of many that were developed later. There is a gift shop on the premises.
Categories: Architecture, Family, History, Nature
Pass Benefits
Pass admits up to 6 people at $7 per Adult and $2.00 per child (6 - 17 years old). Passes are not valid for Programs, Afternoon Teas, and Christmas at Blithewold.
While the Blithewold Mansion and Gardens are open April 1st - January 1st, the museum passes are valid from April 1st through October 15th per Blithewold membership guidelines. While generally closed on Mondays, Blithewold is open on most Monday holidays. Please contact the museum directly at (401) 253-2707 or check the museum's website at https://www.blithewold.org/ for the most up-to-date information on the museum's hours, pricing, and current admission policies and procedures.
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Museum Pass Type: Physical Pass (Must be Returned)
Boston by Foot
87 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, MA 02108
617-367-2345 http://www.bostonbyfoot.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Boston By Foot has presented walking tours of Boston since 1976. Dedicated to promoting public awareness and appreciation of Boston's rich history and architectural heritage, their guided tours and programs are conducted by a dedicated corps of over 200 volunteer tour guides. Check their website for a list of available tours, most of which take 90 minutes.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Tours
Pass Benefits
Offers free admission for your group on most Boston by Foot walking tours (does not include: Footloose on the Freedom Trail, Beacon with a Boo, any water-based tours, or any private tours).
You may view the tours and availability here, by date or by activity (topic). While tours/times vary daily, most tours are offered Thursdays - Sundays.
Please contact the museum directly at (617)-367-2345 or check the museum's website at https://bostonbyfoot.org/ for the most up-to-date information on the museum's hours, pricing, and current admission policies and procedures.
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Museum Pass Type: Online Discount Code
An email confirmation will be sent to you after you complete the museum pass reservation process. Within the email, click the 'Print This Pass' button and look below the barcode to retrieve the Online Discount Code.
Boston Children’s Museum
308 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
617-426-6500 http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/
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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 Benefits
Admits up to 4 (adults or children) at half price per person.
Boston Children's Museum is typically open Wednesday - Sunday, but is open daily in the summer from July 4 through August. Please contact the museum directly at (617)-426-6500 or check the museum's website at https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/ for the most up-to-date information on the museum's hours, pricing, and current admission policies and procedures.
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Museum Pass Type: E-Ticket
The Children’s Museum In Easton
9 Sullivan Avenue, The Old Fire Station, North Easton, MA 02356
508-230-3789 http://www.childrensmuseumineaston.org/
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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 Benefits
Admits up to 2 people at half price admission per person.
Please contact the museum directly at (508)-230-3789 or check the museum's website at https://www.cmeaston.org/ for the most up-to-date information on the museum's hours, pricing, and current admission policies and procedures.
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Museum Pass Type: Physical Pass (non-returnable)
EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604
508-929-2700 http://www.ecotarium.org/
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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 Benefits
Admits up to 2 adults and 2 children at half price per person. Children under 2 are free.
Please contact the museum directly at (508)-929-2700 or check the museum's website at https://ecotarium.org/ for the most up-to-date information on the museum's hours, pricing, and current admission policies and procedures.
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Museum Pass Type: Physical Pass (non-returnable)
Harvard Museums of Science and Culture
11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
617-496-1638 https://hmsc.harvard.edu/
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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 Benefits
Pass admits up to 4 people at half off the regular admission price.
Museums include:
1. Harvard Museum of Natural History
2. Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
3. Collection of Historic Scientific Instruments
4. Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East
While some museums are open daily, some museums are open certain days of the week. Please contact the museums directly via the numbers listed on their Contact Us page or check the Harvard Museums of Science and Culture's website at https://hmsc.harvard.edu/visit for the most up-to-date information on the museums' hours, pricing, and current admission policies and procedures.
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Museum Pass Type: Physical Pass (non-returnable)
Heritage Museums & Gardens
67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA 02563
508-888-3300 https://heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/
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Heritage Museums & Gardens is located on 100 acres on the banks of Shawme Pond in Sandwich, MA. The gardens feature internationally important collections of rhododendrons, a comprehensive collection of hydrangeas, a collection of over 1,000 varieties of daylilies, hostas, herb, heather gardens, and more than a thousand varieties of trees, shrubs and flowers along paths. An outdoor “Nature Explore Classroom” facilitates encounters with nature and STEM concepts for children ages 2 through 10. In addition, three gallery buildings house permanent exhibits of world-class automobiles, a working vintage carousel, American folk art, and special exhibitions. There is a café and gift shop on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Nature
Pass Benefits
Admits up to 6 individuals, adults or youth at half price per person. Children 2 and under are free. Cannot be combined with a tour group plan.
Please contact the museum directly at (508)-888-3300 or check the museum's website at https://heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/ for the most up-to-date information on the museum's hours, pricing, and current admission policies and procedures.
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Museum Pass Type: Online Discount Code
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 Benefits
Up to 4 adults may be admitted at $5.00 each. Children under 18 are free. Passes are valid only for general admission. They are not applicable toward discounts on special events, shopping, dining, concerts, lectures, or any other public and member programs.
Please contact the museum directly at (617)-566-1401 or check the museum's website at https://www.gardnermuseum.org/ for the most up-to-date information on the museum's hours, pricing, and current admission policies and procedures.
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Museum Pass Type: Online Discount Code
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 Benefits
Free parking for one car at Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) facilities in Massachusetts that require a parking fee. The Annual Parking Pass is not valid for parking at Quabbin Reservoir Boat Launch Areas, the North Point lot in Cambridge, or any on-street DCR location that charges an hourly rate.
Please contact the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) directly at (617)-626-1420 for the most up-to-date information on current admission policies and procedures.
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Museum Pass Type: Physical Pass (Must be Returned)
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
617-267-9300 http://www.mfa.org/
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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 Benefits
Admits two adults at $10.00 each (general admission and special exhibition) and up to 4 children ages 7-17 at $10.00 each (special exhibition only). There is no discount for children 7-17 for general admission, currently $10.00. Children 6 and under are free. Passes not applicable toward discounts on shopping, parking, dining, films, concerts, lectures, courses or other public programs.
Admission is free for Massachusetts residents on Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Indigenous Peoples' Day and MLK Day.
Please contact the museum directly at (617)-267-9300 or check the museum's website at https://www.mfa.org/ for the most up-to-date information on the museum's hours, pricing, and current admission policies and procedures.
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Museum Pass Type: Online Discount Code
An email confirmation will be sent to you after you complete the museum pass reservation process. Within the email, click the 'Print This Pass' button and look below the barcode to retrieve the Online Discount Code.
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
This pass admits 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. Your pass can only be used on the date printed on the pass.
Please contact the museum directly at (617)-723-2500 or check the museum's website at https://www.mos.org/ for the most up-to-date information on the museum's hours, pricing, and current admission policies and procedures.
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Museum Pass Type: E-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 Benefits
Admits up to 4 people at half price admission per person (adult or children). Children under 3 are free. Discount does not include Aquarium programs, Simons Theatre tickets, Whale Watch tickets, or combination tickets.
Advanced reservations cannot be made online nor by phone.
This is not a ticket. Redeem this coupon onsite in the General Admission line; admission will be granted, even if general admission tickets are sold out. Valid only for the Aquarium.
Please contact the museum directly at (617)-973-5200 or check the museum's website at https://www.neaq.org/ and neaq.org/coupons for the most up-to-date information on the museum's hours, pricing, and current admission policies and procedures. Hours of operation are subject to change. Review the Aquarium’s website at www.neaq.org/safety ahead of your visit to ensure a safe and accessible experience.
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.
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Museum Pass Type: E-Ticket
Plimoth Patuxet Museums
137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02360
508-746-1622 http://www.plimoth.org/
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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 Benefits
Admits up to six individuals at the reduced rate of $16.00 per adult and $10.00 per child (ages 5-17).
Please contact the museum directly at (508)-746-1622 or check the museum's website at https://plimoth.org/plan-your-visit for the most up-to-date information on the museum's hours, pricing, and current admission policies and procedures. At this time, tickets must be purchased at the museum the day of your visit in order to secure the discount.
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Museum Pass Type: Physical Pass (non-returnable)
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 Benefits
Admits four people at half the price of regular admission. Children under 12 months are free.
Please contact the museum directly at (401)-273-5437 or check the museum's website at https://providencechildrensmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/ for the most up-to-date information on the museum's hours, pricing, and current admission policies and procedures.
Donated by: Marcia and Dan Shimshak
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Museum Pass Type: Physical Pass (Must be Returned)
RISD Museum
20 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02903
401-454-6500 https://www.risdmuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Established in 1877, the Rhode Island School of Design Museum presents works of art that represent a range of diverse cultures, from ancient times to the present. Its collection currently contains more than 100,000 works of art and design, including paintings, sculpture, photographs, decorative arts, costume and textiles, and furniture from all over the world, many of them by important artists and artisans. Typically, only about 2,000 objects are on display at one time. It exists both as a museum open to exploration by the public and as a teaching institution for students at the school. There is a café on the premises. Both entrances and all galleries are wheelchair accessible—a limited quantity of wheelchairs are available for visitor use. Service dogs are welcome in the Museum.
Categories: Art, Crafts, Family
Pass Benefits
Admits 2 adults for free; all under 18 are free. Includes standard and special exhibits.
Admission is always free on Sundays (all day) and Thursdays/Fridays (from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)!
Booking tickets ahead of time is not required. Please contact the museum directly at (401)-454-6500 or check the museum's website at https://risdmuseum.org/ for the most up-to-date information on the museum's hours, pricing, and current admission policies and procedures.
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Museum Pass Type: Physical Pass (non-returnable)
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 Benefits
$3.00 off admission for up to 4 people/paid tickets.
Please contact the museum directly at (401)-785-3510 ext. 316 or check the museum's website at https://www.rwpzoo.org/ for the most up-to-date information on the museum's hours, pricing, and current admission policies and procedures.
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Museum Pass Type: Online Discount Code
An email confirmation will be sent to you after you complete the museum pass reservation process. Within the email, click the 'Print This Pass' button and look below the barcode to retrieve the Online Discount Code.
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 Benefits
One pass for free admission for up to 9 people per day.
Please contact the museum directly at (617)-426-1812 or check the museum's website at https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/ for the most up-to-date information on the museum's hours, pricing, and current admission policies and procedures.
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Museum Pass Type: Physical Pass (Must be Returned)
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
Admits 6 people at $9.00 per adult or $6.00 per child at either Franklin Park Zoo or Stone Zoo. Children under 2 are free. Does not include Boston Lights or Zoolights events.
Note: Museum passes must be redeemed in-person.
Please contact the museum directly at (617)-541-5466 or check the museum's website at https://www.zoonewengland.org/ for the most up-to-date information on the museum's hours, pricing, and current admission policies and procedures.
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Museum Pass Type: Physical Pass (non-returnable)