To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115
617-566-1401
http://www.gardnermuseum.org/home/
[Details/Reserve]
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 Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
THIS PASS IS VALID ONCE BETWEEN 8/1/2024 AND 7/31/2025.
When reserving Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum timed entry tickets online, you will:
1. Go to https:/tnew.gardnermuseum.org/events
2. Submit the promo code in the box at the top of the screen
3. Select the visit date and a time to enter
4. Add desired number of tickets to the basket. The library pass allows you to get up to four tickets at $5 each (choose the Library Pass ticket type). Any additional ticket will be normally priced (Children under 18 are always free and should be reserved as child tickets)
5. Login or create an account
6. Finish checking out (discount is applied only at checkout)
This library pass does not guarantee a reservation to the Museum. If you have any issues reserving your tickets, you can call the Gardner Museum's Box Office at 617 278 5156.
PATRONS MUST PRESENT BOTH THIS LIBRARY PASS AND THEIR RESERVED TIMED MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS FOR ENTRY INTO THE MUSEUM.
MUSEUM HOURS:
WEEKDAYS 11 AM – 5 PM | WEEKENDS 10 AM – 5 PM | THURSDAYS 11 AM – 9 PM | CLOSED TUESDAYS
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
An email address is required to obtain this e-Pass
Children 6 and under are admitted free. Each pass now allows admission for 2 adults at $10 each (general admission and special exhibition) and up to 4 children ages 7–17 at $10 each (special exhibition only). There is no discount for children 7–17 for general admission, currently $10.
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 Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
CARD PASS *must be picked up at circulation desk
This pass admits 2 people at half price.
Reserving Tickets (optional)
To reserve half-priced tickets online in advance of a visit, you will need to use your discount code LIBDI at check out and pick up a physical membership card from the library. The membership card will need to be shown by you upon arrival at the Garden.
First-time visitors can review admission information at: https://nebg.org/planyourvisit/
1. Go to the New England Botanic Garden's website to book their half-priced admission tickets.
2. Access the Ticket Reservation System at purchase.nebg.org
3. Under “Purchase Tickets” select “General Admission Calendar”
4. Navigate the calendar to the date you would like to visit.
5. The system will display the number of available tickets, including sold out dates.
6. Select “Garden Admission # tickets” for your chosen date
7. Select the type and number of tickets needed for a visit.
8. Follow the prompts to complete the pre-reservation ticket purchase.
Passes must be returned on the day of use, or before we open on the following day.
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 for a reduce rate. Please go to www.childrenmuseum.org for updated hours.
RISD Museum
20 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02903
401-454-6500
https://www.risdmuseum.org/
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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 Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Admits 2 people. All children 18 and under are free.
Hours: Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun - 10 am - 5 pm
Thu 12-8
Sundays are always free!
5-8p.m. on Thursdays are free too!
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
Limited to parties of 9 or fewer; one pass per party, please.
An email address is required to obtain this e-Pass