To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Davis Farmland
145 Redstone Hill, Sterling, MA 01564
978-422-6666 https://www.davisfarmland.com/
[Details/Reserve]
Davis Farmland is a seven-generation, working family farm, continuously in operation since 1846 in Sterling, MA. Starting in 1996, Davis Farmland has provided opportunities for discovery and play to families with children 12 years old and younger. It has a Waterspray Park; Imagine-Acres; Adventureland; interactions with farm animals; and a “Mega Maze” in the fall. It is also home to the largest sanctuary of endangered farm animals in North America. Special events include hands-on reptile shows. Hours change with the season. Shop with food and souvenirs on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Zoo
Pass Benefits
This pass admits up to 4 people to Davis Farmland or Davis Mega Maze with a savings of $10 off the gate admission rate. Passes not valid with other discounts, groups or special events.
LOAN INSTRUCTIONS: Patrons must pick up the pass at the library either the day before or the day of their visit to Davis Farmland and return it to the library the same day. Patrons must purchase tickets at the admission gate (not online) to receive the discount. Passes returned to the library in the overnight depository will not be considered late, provided it is returned before we open on the following business day.
Passes not picked up by noon on the reservation date will be released to other patrons.
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 Benefits
Please pick up this coupon pass at the library. Tickets can only be purchased in person at the Ecotarium when using this pass. It is not possible to reserve tickets online with the discounted rate.
Each Ecotarium pass is valid for 50% off general admission to the museum for up to two adults and two children. Children under 2 years of age are always free. Please note: The pass is not usable for admission to the Alden Digital Planetarium, the Explorer Express Train or events with a special fee.
It is a coupon pass that does not need to be returned to the library after use.
Garden in the Woods (Native Plant Trust)
180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA 01701
508-877-7630 http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Garden in the Woods (Native Plant Trust) displays rare and common native New England plants in a naturalistic setting at its location in Framingham, Massachusetts, attracting visitors from all over the world. Set on 45 acres, it includes two miles of paths that meander over glacier-sculpted ridges and through narrow valleys. A pond, a wooded bog, several springs, and a brook bring a diversity of wildlife into the garden. The garden is maintained by the Native Plant Trust, which works throughout New England to monitor and protect rare and endangered plants, collect and bank seeds for biological diversity, control invasive species, conduct research, and educate the public.
Pass Benefits
Each Garden in the Woods pass admits up to 2 people at half regular admission price for adults and $1 for children ages 5-17; children 4 years and younger are admitted free.
Please pick up the pass at the circulation desk at Marlborough Public Library the day before or the day of your reservation.
Passes not picked up by noon on the day of your reservation will be made available to other patrons. Museum passes may be borrowed for one day and must be returned that same day. A pass returned in the overnight depository (media box) will not be considered late, provided it is returned before we open on the following business day.
A fine of $5 per day will be charged if a pass is returned late.
Mass Audubon has over 55 wildlife sanctuaries and centers throughout Massachusetts where visitors can learn about and interact with nature. More than 38,000 acres of protected land deliver inspiring hilltop views to breathtaking coastal landscapes, serene woods, and working farms. Visit their website for a list of locations.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Recreation
Pass Benefits
Each Mass Audubon pass admits 1 vehicle OR up to 4 people to a Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuary. At some sanctuaries there is a $2 admission fee per visitor over the age of 2. This pass is an e-pass which you will immediately receive in your e-mail upon reserving the pass. You will then need to either print and bring the pass to the sanctuary you are visiting, or show the pass on your device.
Please visit https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/trails for the latest information on which sanctuaries are open for visitation and any information on closures for special events.
This pass does not need to be picked up from or returned to the library.
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
Each Massachusetts State Parks Pass entitles the bearer to free parking for one vehicle at over 50 facilities in the Massachusetts State Parks system.
The physical Parks Pass must be picked up at the Marlborough Public Library the day before or the day of your park visit.
Museum passes may be borrowed for one day and must be returned that same day. A pass returned in the overnight depository (media box) will not be considered late, provided it is returned before we open on the following business day.
The park pass is not valid at the Quabbin Reservoir, Squantum Point, North Point, Newburyport or Draw Seven Commuter Lots; or camping. The pass does not guarantee a parking space but allows you to park free.
Visiting information: https://www.mass.gov/visit-massachusetts-state-parks
Parking at Massachusetts State Parks: https://www.mass.gov/guides/parking-at-massachusetts-state-parks
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 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.
This is an e-pass which does not need to be picked up or returned to the library. You will receive an e-mail with your discount code immediately after you reserve the pass from the library.
You do not need to call the museum ahead to reserve a timed ticket. If you have questions or prefer to reserve in advance, you can call 617-723-2500 (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily).
Your pass can only be used on the date printed on the pass.
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
This coupon allows 50% off admission to the New England Aquarium for up to 4 people. Only applies to adult and child pricing.
Upon reserving this pass from the library, you will receive a coupon in your email. You may then bring the coupon (digital or printed) to redeem it at the General Admission line at the Aquarium’s ticket booth for discounted admission. Valid only for Aquarium admission. This coupon does not provide any other discounts and cannot be applied to combo tickets. Please visit neaq.org/coupons for details.
This pass does not need to be picked up from or returned to the library.
Please note:
Library coupons or tickets obtained with library coupons may not be sold. They are void if altered or copied and have no cash value.
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.
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
11 French Drive, Boylston, MA 01505-0598
508-869-6111 https://www.nebg.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Located in Boylston, MA, and open year-round, the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill features carefully planned gardens and collections of ornamental, edible and native plants, with a number of trails that traverse the 132-acre property. In addition, there are many programs and events, including classes, lectures, art exhibits and concerts. The Garden is run by the Worcester County Horticultural Society, the third oldest active horticultural society in the United States.
Categories: Art, Crafts, Family, Nature
Pass Benefits
Each Tower Hill Botanic Garden pass provides two admission tickets at 50% off the admission rates. You must reserve a pass from the Marlborough Public Library, but you are not required to make an online pre-reservation with Tower Hill. The physical Tower Hill library membership card MUST be picked up at the Marlborough Public Library the day before or the day of your Tower Hill visit. Passes not picked up by noon on the reservation date will be released to other patrons.
If you wish to make an optional online pre-reservation with Tower Hill after booking your pass with the library, you may do so according to the directions you will receive in your email that confirms you have booked the pass with the library and provides you with the discount promo code. Otherwise, simply bring the library pass to Tower Hill and receive your discount at the gate. Please note that even if you book a pre-reservation with Tower Hill, you must still also bring the physical library pass that you pick up from the library that needs to be returned to the library.
Museum passes may be borrowed for one day and must be returned that same day. A pass returned in the overnight depository (media box) will not be considered late, provided it is returned before we open on the following business day.
Pass discount does not apply during the evening hours of Night Lights.
Visitors can review admission information at: www.nebg.org/planyourvisit
For questions about reserving tickets, please contact the Information Desk at 508.869.6111 (monitored 10am-5pm, 7 days a week).
Trustees of Reservations (with deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum)
The Trustees of 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.
In the summer of 2019, the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, the largest park of its kind in New England, became part of the Trustees. The museum, located in Lincoln, MA, encompasses nearly 30 conserved acres and presents contemporary art from New England—and beyond—with sculptures in the landscape and museum exhibitions. For a full list of locations, please visit their web site.
Categories: Art, Family, History, Nature, Recreation
Pass Benefits
Each Trustees GO pass admits 2 adults and all children under 18 at the family membership benefit level at more than 100 Trustees properties. The GO Passes are valid for admission only and are only valid if there is available space.
Please pick up the coupon pass at the Marlborough Public Library. The pass does not need to be returned to the library after use.
See website for locations and admission information: thetrustees.org.
Please note: If you plan to use the GO Pass at Fruitlands, deCordova, or Castle Hill, please use the promo code that you will receive in your email after reserving the pass from the library to secure a timed ticket on the Trustees website at thetrustees.org/content/passes in advance of your visit to your destination. This code will also be listed on the pass that you will pick up from the Marlborough Public Library.
Passes not picked up by noon on the day of your reservation will be made available to other patrons.