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Trying to think of some cheap ways to keep the kiddos busy during Winter Break? Going to the library is always fun in and of itself, but most local libraries also offer passes for free or discounted admission to museums in the area and other places of interest.
offers the following passes:
Boston Children’s Museum (617) 426-6500
Tues, Thurs or Saturday, 4 Admissions @ $6.00 per person, 0-12 mos. free. Maximum 4 people allowed. $1.00 Fridays from 5-9 pm.
Davis Farmland (978) 422-6666
6 Admissions @ $14.95 Per Admission
Maximum 6 people at discounted price. Card valid once per weekday at Davis’ Farmland or Davis’ Mega Maze (Mega Maze in August only). Card NOT VALID on weekends or Monday holidays. Open 7 days April 17 – Labor Day, then Thursday – Sunday until October 12, weather permitting.
Fruitlands (978) 456-3924
2 Adults with 2 Children OR 1 Adult with 3 Children Free. Good for the Fruitlands Museum during the season and access to the grounds and trails year round. Cannot be used for Museum Store, Tea Room, Concord Band or Special Events.
Ecotarium (508) 929-2700
2 Adults ($6 each) and 2 Children OR Seniors ($4 each) in One Vehicle. Max. 2 children/seniors
Passes good for one visit. Pass does not include admission to the Explorer Express Train, Planetarium, Tree Canopy Walk or discounts on special Ecotarium Programs.
Museum of Fine Arts (617) 267-9300
2 Admissions @ $7.00 Per Admission Each pass allows GENERAL MFA ADMISSION for up to 2 people. Children ages 7-17 admitted FREE on weekdays after 3pm, weekends and public school holidays. Pass entitles each visitor to upgrade to a special exhibition ticket for an additional $8.00 (total $15), same day only, subject to availability. Coupons DO NOT allow for any discounts for: MFA SHOP/CATALOGUE, PARKING, DINING, FILMS, CONCERTS or LECTURES/SEMINARS. Museum is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas day.
Boston Museum of Science (617) 589-0100 4 Admissions @ $5.00 Per Admission One pass available each day of the year. Present coupon at the Box Office (non-member/red) for admission of $5 per person at the Exhibit Halls. Limit 4 people/coupon. Not valid towards purchase of Omni, Planetarium, or Combo tickets.
Mystic Aquarium (860) 572-5955 2 Adults @ $20.00 per Adult and 2 Children @ $15.00 per Child Two passes available each day. Present coupon for discounted admission. Limit 4 people/coupon. Pass cannot be used for special events and programs.
New England Aquarium (617) 973-5200
4 Admissions @ $10.00 Per Admission. One pass available each day up to June 30, 2012. Not good towards discounts on parking, at the IMAX theatre, cafe or gift shop, and cannot be applied toward Whale Watch or Harbor Tour tickets.
Wheelock Family Theater (617) 879-2300 Call the Library for Availability / buy one get one free Fri. night performances.
Make reservations in advance: box office: 617-879-2300 or tickets@wheelock.edu Tickets held at box office.
MA State Parks Pass
Free Parking for 1 Car Load at Most MA State Parks- 2 passes avail.
Free parking at over 50 facilities in the MA state parks system that charge a day use parking fee. Maps of Park system available at library or www.massparks.org.
USS Constitution Museum
(617) 426-1812, 2 passes available.Free admission for parties up to 9 people.
Children’s Museum, Boston
Pass admits 4 for half-price.
Davis Farmland, Sterling
We are not subscribing to this pass this year due to cost to library and small savings to patrons.
Discovery Museums, Acton
Admits 3 for half price
EcoTarium, Worcester
Admits 2 adults and 2 children per vehicle for half price
Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg
Admits a family free
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Admits 2 adults for $7 each
Museum of Science, Boston
Admits 4 for $5 each
New England Aquarium, Boston
Admits 4 for $10 each – Not available in July/August
Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Boylston
Admits a family for free. NEW!!
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