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Museums
Blithewold
101 Ferry Road, Route 114, Bristol, RI 02809
401-253-2707
https://www.blithewold.org/
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Blithewold
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 Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Admits up to 6 people at $8.50/adult, $3.00/6-17 years old.
Not valid for Programs, Afternoon Teas and Christmas at Blithewold.
The mansion will occasionally close early for Special Events.
The grounds & gardens occasionally close early for Special Events.
Closed on July 4, November 26, December 24, and December 25.
Please review our Terms and Conditions before booking.
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Boston Harbor Island Ferry
15 State Street, Suite 1100, Boston, MA 02109
617-223-8666
http://www.bostonharborislands.org/
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Boston Harbor Island Ferry
The largest recreational open space in Eastern Massachusetts, the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park is comprised of 34 islands and mainland parks that deliver access to historic sites and provide opportunities to hike and camp. Transportation to the islands is by ferry and, depending on the location, your own boat. Please refer to their website for the most up-to-date information about what is open and how to get there.
Categories: Family, Nature, Recreation
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
This program offers library cardholders the opportunity to purchase ferry tickets at 50% off using a unique discount promo code.
Once reserved, you will be given a promo code.
The 2026 discount code can be used to reserve passes on the following dates as listed below:
Georges Island
May 15 - June 14: Thursday through Sunday
June 16 - September 1: every day
Spectacle Island
July 15 - September 1: every day
September 4 - 21: Thursday through Sunday
September 26 - October 13: Friday through Sunday
Peddocks Island from Hingham
June 15 - Sept 7: every day EXCEPT Tuesday
Sept 10 - Oct 12: Thursday through Sunday
Ferries to Georges and Spectacle Islands are boarded at Long Wharf North in Downtown Boston.
The ferry schedule can also be viewed at bostonharborislands.org/ferryschedule.
Contact https://www.bostonharborislands.org/access-hours/ for the latest information.
Please review our Terms and Conditions before booking.
This program is provided in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, the National Park Service, as well as the generous support of Hornblower & Boston Harbor City Cruises.
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Harvard Museums of Science and Culture
11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
617-496-1638
https://hmsc.harvard.edu/
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Harvard Museums of Science and Culture
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
The pass admits up to four visitors per coupon.
Redeem library coupon pass at the Harvard Museum of Natural History or the Peabody admission desks to receive 50% off regular museum admission rates.
Pass includes access to all four HMSC museums:
Harvard Museum of Natural History, Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments and Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East.
General admission gives access to all exhibits including the Glass Flowers Gallery.
The Natural History museum is connected to the Peabody Museum and admission to one museum admits you to both during regular hours.
One member of party must be a MA resident. Please be prepared to show the physical library pass and proof of Massachusetts residency.
Not for group, institutional, or corporate visits.
Open 7 days a week. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmastime from December 21-25 and New Year's Day.
The passes are non-transferable and may not be combined with other offers.
Please review our Terms and Conditions before booking.
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Heritage Museums & Gardens
67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA 02563
508-888-3300
https://heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/
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Heritage Museums & Gardens
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 Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Receive 50% off our general admission prices ($26 adult; $16 youth) for up to six(6) individuals (adults and/or youth 3 - 17 years old).
Children 2 and under are always free.
Pass is not valid for special events, The Adventure Park or Gardens Aglow.
Open daily until October 18, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Please review our Terms and Conditions before booking.
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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/
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Massachusetts State Parks (Department of Conservation and Recreation)
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
This Annual Parking Pass provides visitors unlimited day-use parking access to state park facilities within the DCR that charge a parking fee.
Free parking as a hang-tag for 1 vehicle for 1 day loan must be displayed on the rear view mirror. Vehicle MUST have a Massachusetts license plate in order to use this pass.
Pass is not valid for parking at Quabbin Reservoir Boat Launch Ares, North Point lot in Cambridge, any on-street DCR location that charges an hourly rate; or for camping.
Check out https://www.mass.gov/info-details/find-a-park for a full list of DCR locations.
Please review our Terms and Conditions before booking.
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Museum of Science
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
Our membership with the Museum of Science was made possible through the generosity of the Easton Lions Club.
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.
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).
1. Your pass can only be used on the date printed on the pass.
2. Please bring your library pass confirmation when you visit.
3. Stop at the Box Office when you arrive at the Museum to exchange your library pass and purchase your Exhibit Hall passes at the discounted rate.
4. If you are not able to show your Library confirmation on a phone, please request a paper copy of your confirmation at the library.
Open 7 days a week. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Please review our Terms and Conditions before booking.
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New Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740
508-997-0046
https://www.whalingmuseum.org/
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New Bedford Whaling Museum
Opened in 1907, the New Bedford Whaling Museum is focused on the history and culture of the whaling industry as practiced internationally and in the “Old Dartmouth” region of Massachusetts. Over the years, the museum has grown as it absorbed other institutions with similar mandates. The collections boast over 750,000 items which fall into a broad range of categories—fine and decorative art, folk art, photography, domestic artifacts, artifacts that represent the history of technology and industry, books, manuscripts, maps and charts, ethnographic materials, clothing and textiles, and extensive personal, business, and financial records. Highlights include half-scale models of the whaling ship Lagoda and an Azorean whaleboat; five skeletons of various types of whales, including that of a pregnant mother; and art by major American artists such as Albert Bierstadt and Albert Pinkham Ryder. The museum's holdings also include the world's largest collections of scrimshaw and whaling ship logbooks. The Whaling Museum entrance and galleries are accessible to people using wheelchairs and walking aids. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the first floor.
Categories: Art, Children, Family, History, Nature, Ocean
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
50% regular admission for up to four (4) individuals
Open: Mon–Sun, 9am–5pm
Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day
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New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
617-973-5200
http://www.neaq.org/
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New England Aquarium
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
Coupon admits up to four people (adult, senior, child, or college) at a cost of $20.00 each.
Pass is available on Weekdays ONLY.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Mon.–Fri.: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Weekends: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Please visit neaq.org/coupons for details.
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.
Please review our Terms and Conditions before booking.
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Old Sturbridge Village/Coggeshall Farm
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566
800-733-1830
https://www.osv.org/
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Old Sturbridge Village/Coggeshall Farm
Old Sturbridge Village, the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast, depicts a rural New England town of the 1830s. Its 200 scenic acres are home to various farm animals, authentically costumed staff, and over 40 original buildings. In an effort to further their common mission of delivering living history, the Coggeshall Farm Museum of Bristol, RI, is now associated with Old Sturbridge Village. The farm's 48 acres are dedicated to the portrayal of life on 18th-century salt marsh farms with its heirloom plant garden, heritage-breed animals, and historic buildings. Old Sturbridge Village has a gift shop and bookstore located on the premises; for information on accessibility visit their website. Both institutions offer free on-site parking.
Categories: Architecture, Children, Family, History, Nature
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Valid for 4 half-priced standard daytime admissions.
Cannot be combined with other offers.
Special events or performances may not be eligible.
For Coggeshall Farm:
Go to the website before your visit for the most up-to-date rates, safety policies and hours of operation.
Season runs from April 11 to September 27 in 2026.
Open on Saturdays and Sundays ONLY.
Closed on July 4.
For Old Sturbridge Village:
Please visit the website before visiting for the most up-to-date rates and hours of operation.
Open Wednesday – Sunday
Season runs from April 1 to November 14 in 2026
OSV is open on the following Monday holidays: 5/25, 9/7 and 10/12; they are closed on Saturday 9/26/26.
Please review our Terms and Conditions before booking.
OSV is not responsible for lost or stolen Library Passes.
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Trustees of the Reservations
The Trustees of the 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.
Categories: Family, History, Nature, Recreation
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Paper coupon pass will grant 2 adults and children under 18 free admission to the Trustee property.
The pass is NOT valid at parking kiosks or special events.
Please review our Terms and Conditions before booking.
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