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Museum & Park Passes

Before Booking Your Pass

  • To reserve a pass, you must be 12 or older and have a valid SAILS library card in good standing.
  • You must sign a Museum & Park Pass Rules Acceptance Form at the library before borrowing a pass. Minors and their parents or guardians must sign an Acceptance Form.

Please note the following regarding physical passes:

  • Bring the card used to reserve the pass with you to the library.
  • Pick up the pass the day before you are going to use it. Exceptions:
  • North Branch is closed on Fridays and Sundays. Friday passes must be picked up on Thursday, and Sunday or Monday passes must be picked up on Saturday.
  • Southworth is closed on Sundays. Sunday or Monday passes must be picked up on Saturday.
  • After your visit, the pass will need to be returned to the same library where it was checked out. Do not place a pass in a library book drop.

Battleship Cove

This pass is currently on a first come first serve basis and can't be reserved. Please visit the library to check out the pass. Battleship Cove is a non-profit war memorial and historic military museum with an emphasis on naval heritage and a dedication to honoring the veterans who served in defense of our country. The pass provides admission for $3 each for up to 2 adults and 3 children....

Boston Children's Museum

Boston Children's Museum is a children's museum in Boston, Massachusetts, dedicated to the education of children. PlaySpace is a special experience created just for little ones ages birth to 3 years and their adults to play, discover, connect, and wonder! The coupon provides a 50% discount for up to 4 people (adults or children). You must make the reservation on the Museum's website. This...

Buttonwood Park Zoo

This pass is currently on a first come first serve basis and can't be reserved. Please visit the library to check out the pass. The Buttonwood Park Zoo, established in 1894, is the 12th oldest zoo in the United States and has been an important part of the SouthCoast community for 130 years. The Zoo features over 240 species, most notably Asian elephants, red pandas, cougars, eagles, seals,...

Harvard Museums of Science & Culture

The Harvard Museums of Science & Culture is a partnership of four dynamic museums located steps away from historic Harvard Yard and Harvard Square. The exhibitions span the sciences, arts, history and world cultures. They offer public lectures, special events, and classes for all ages. The pass provides a 50% discount for up to 4 people. The pass includes access to all four HMSC museums. At...

Heritage Museums & Gardens

Visit the beautiful Cape Cod Gardens & Museums offering 100 magnificent acres, family fun, American automobile collection, & museum exhibits. Within the peaceful confines you’ll find walking trails, outdoor discovery opportunities, gardens that invite lingering, and exhibits to expand your understanding of art and history. The pass provides a discount code to receive 50% off general admission p...

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum houses significant examples of paintings, sculpture, tapestries, and decorative arts. It was founded byIsabella Stewart Gardner, whose will called for her art collection to be permanently exhibited "for the education and enjoyment of the public forever." Each pass admits up to 4 people at the discounted rate of $5 per person. Tickets must also be reserved...

Massachusetts State Parks

This pass is currently on a first come first serve basis and can't be reserved. Please visit the library to check out the pass. DCR manages state parks and oversees more than 450,000 acres throughout Massachusetts. It protects, promotes, and enhances the state’s natural, cultural, and recreational resources. The Massachusetts State Parks Pass provides free parking at over 50 facilities in M...

Museum of Fine Arts Boston

More than 100 galleries of art make the Museum of Fine Arts one of the top things to do in Boston and one of the best art museums in the world. The pass provides a promo code valid online only to reserve discounted tickets. The discount is for up to 2 adults at $10 per ticket for either general admission or special exhibits or for up to 4 children ages 7-17 at $10 per ticket for special...

Museum of Science

The Museum of Science is a nature and science museum and indoor zoological establishment. The pass provides a 50% discount for up to 4 people for the exhibit halls only. Children under 3 are free. A date-specific code will be sent to your email. The confirmation email will serve as your pass. You can display it on your phone or print it out. If you don't have access to a printer,...

New Bedford Whaling Museum

This pass is currently on a first come first serve basis and can't be reserved. Please visit the library to check out the pass. Anchored in the story of New Bedford’s whaling industry, the New Bedford Whaling Museum documents and shares the diverse stories of this vibrant maritime region and its people, both bygone and current. The pass provides 50% off for up to 4 people. Children 3 and...

New England Aquarium

The New England Aquarium is a nonprofit organization located in Boston, Massachusetts. The species exhibited include harbor and northern fur seals, California sea lions, African and southern rockhopper penguins, giant Pacific octopuses, weedy seadragons, and thousands of saltwater and freshwater fishes. This coupon provides 50% off admission for up to 4 people. Children under 3 are free. This...

Plimoth Patuxet

In the oldest town in New England, Plimoth Patuxet is a vibrant cultural hub and resource. Discovering the past helps us to better understand our world. Here you may explore the stories of the Wampanoag and English people who met along these historic shores of change. Their voices have much to teach, and the legacy of their lessons continues today. Patrons can purchase a Heritage Pass,...

Providence Children's Museum

Our mission is to inspire lifelong learning for all through play, creativity, and exploration. The pass provides 50% off for up to 4 people. Children under 12 months are free. The pass must be picked up and returned to the circulation desk where it was borrowed.

Roger Williams Park Zoo

It’s Always an Adventure at Roger Williams Park Zoo! The Zoo is home to over 100 rare and fascinating species from around the world. The pass is a discount coupon code that provides $4 off each ticket for up to 4 tickets. Your confirmation email will have the discount code and instructions for how to redeem online. Passes may also be redeemed at the zoo in person.

Salem Witch Museum

The Salem Witch Museum examines one of the most enduring and emotional events in American History, the Salem witch trials of 1692. The pass allows the bearer a discounted admission rate for up to six visitors. Adults/Seniors $13.50 Child (ages 3-14) $11.25

The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum

The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum enlivens New Bedford’s history, engages our communities, and enriches cultural understanding through stewardship, education, and entertainment. Today this National Historic Landmark offers house tours, lectures and talks, concerts, theatrical performances, family events, changing special exhibitions, and curriculum-supporting educational field trips...

USS Constitution Museum

Visiting the USS Constitution Museum offers a captivating journey into American maritime history. Located in the historic Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, the museum provides an immersive experience that highlights the legacy of “Old Ironsides,” the world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat. Through engaging exhibits, interactive displays, and a wealth of artifacts, visitors can...