Battleship Cove
- Each pass admits up to 2 adults and 3 children ages 4-12. Admission is $3 per person.
- Pass must be returned to the library.
- Click here to visit the Battleship Cove website.
Museum Passes & Experiences
PLEASE NOTE: For the most up-to-date status of museum openings, hours, and protocols, we recommend calling or visiting the museum's website prior to reserving a pass.
The Trustees of Reservations Beach Parking Passes
- Each pass allows free one-day vehicle parking at Long Point Wildlife Refuge (Edgartown) or Wasque (Chappaquiddick). Passes check out for three days.
- Passes are day-of-the-week specific and location-specific. Contact the library to check pass availability.
- Passes may not be reserved, but may be held for up to one hour and must be picked up and returned inside the library. Patrons must wait a full day before checking out another pass.
- Patrons may check out one pass per location, and may not double up. (for example, Friday and Saturday passes at the same location is not permitted.)
- Patrons must bring the library pass with them and present it to the rangers at the gatehouse at the beach.
- Click here to visit The Trustees of Reservations website.
New England Zoo
- Each pass admits up to six people. Admission is $9 for adults and $6 for children. Children under 2 enter for free.
- Advance reservations are not required for patrons with library passes. Library patrons should present their passes on-site.
- Pass does not need to be returned to the library.
- Valid at The Franklin Park Zoo or Stone Zoo only for regular zoo admission.
- Click here to visit the New England Zoo website for the most up-to-date information.
Martha's Vineyard Museum
- Each pass admits two (2) adults and up to four (4) children up to age 18. There are no advance reservations required, and entry is based on a first-come first-served system.
- Pass must be returned to the library.
- Click here to visit the Martha's Vineyard Museum website
Cape Cod Museum of Art
- Each pass admits two adults for free.
- Not valid for special events or program admissions.
- There are no advance reservations required, and entry is based on a first-come first-served system.
- Pass must be returned to the library.
- Click here to visit the Cape Cod Museum of Art website
New England Aquarium
- Each pass admits up to four people at half-price admission.
- Advance reservations are not required for patrons with library passes. Library patrons should present their passes on-site.
- Pass does not need to be returned to the library.
- Click here to visit the New England Aquarium website.
Museum of Fine Arts Boston
- The promo code below entitles each group to 2 adult Library Passes for $10 each (general admission + select exhibitions), and up to 4 Youth Library Passes (children ages 7-17) for $10 each (general admission + select exhibitions). Children 6 and under are free.
Please note: For visit dates beginning January 20, 2026, each promo code may be redeemed for up to two adult tickets ($15 each) and four youth tickets ($10 each). - Go to https://www.mfa.org/tickets
- Select the date of your visit.
- Select General Admission tickets.
- Enter the Promo Code IP-145484 in the top right corner of the screen.
- Select the number of Library/Library Youth Passes you'd like from the drop-down options.
- Select Add to Cart.
- Select Go to Order Summary and complete the order.
- Patrons will receive an email with their admission ticket(s) and need to present their ticket(s) when they arrive at the museum, preferably on a phone or device, but tickets printed on paper are accepted.
- Pass does not need to be returned to the library.
USS Constitution Museum
- Passes admit up to 5 people for free.
- Limit one pass per party.
- There are no advance reservations required, and entry is based on a first-come first-served system.
- Pass must be returned to the library.
- Click here to visit the USS Constitution Museum website
Boston Museum of Science
- Each pass admits up to four people at half-price admission to the Exhibit Hall.
- Library passes must be picked up at the library.
- Patrons must reserve timed-entry tickets in advance by calling the museum at 617-723-2500.
- The museum will then send an email confirmation.
- Patrons must bring the paper library pass as well as the confirmation email for entry to the museum, and do not need to stop at the Box Office
- Pass does not need to be returned to the library.
- Click here to visit the Museum of Science website
Boston Children's Museum
- PLEASE NOTE: Boston Children's Museum will be closed September 8, 2025 -September 16, 2025 for regularly scheduled Annual Maintenance.
- The Boston Children's Museum's library pass program is available 7 days a week in two time-slots: 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:30pm-4:30pm.
- Each pass admits up to four (4) people at half-price admission.
- Library passes may be picked up at the library in person or acquired via email.
- Go to https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/ticketing
- Click on Discounted Programs and then Purchase Discounted Program Tickets.
- Select the date that matches your library pass, then continue to checkout.
- When arriving at the museum, patrons can present their pass digitally on a handheld device or as a paper printout.
- Pass does not need to be returned to the library.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
- The promo code below entitles each group to 4 adult tickets for $5 each. Children under 18 are free.
- Go to https://www.gardnermuseum.org/visit/admissions and select "Buy Tickets."
- Enter the Promo Code MPP67623CQ in the top right corner of the screen (the discount will be applied at checkout).
- Scroll down to select the date of your visit, and then select a timed entry slot.
- Select the type and number of tickets you'd like.
- The ISGM requires all visitors to create an account. Follow the steps to enter your information and create an account.
- Select "Checkout," then "Buy Now," and then enter your payment information to complete the transaction. Your tickets will be emailed to you.
- Please note: you must present your tickets as well as a library pass when you visit the museum. You can obtain a library pass from the library in person or via email by emailing email hidden; JavaScript is required.
- Pass does not need to be returned to the library.
Other Museum Passes
As you plan your travels around New England, visit this page of the CLAMS catalog. It lists discount tickets to all sorts of destinations, from Battleship Cove to the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Enjoy!