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Tuesday, January 7, 2025

EcoTarium

EcoTarium

222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604
508-929-2700
http://www.ecotarium.org/
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The EcoTarium is a unique indoor-outdoor museum in Worcester, MA. Set in an urban oasis, the museum offers a chance to walk through the treetops, take a multimedia journey through the galaxy at a digital planetarium, meet wildlife, stroll nature trails, and get hands-on with family-friendly exhibits.

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Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science

Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)

Pass Benefits

Pass admits up to two adults and two children at half price. Children under 2 can visit for free.

Please visit the Ecotarium's website for daily admission rates.

NOTE: Pass does not cover admission to the Alden Digital Planetarium, the Explorer Express Train, or special ticketed events.

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Massachusetts State Parks (Department of Conservation and Recreation)

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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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.

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Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Recreation

Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)

Pass Benefits

Pass provides free parking for one vehicle at most state parks and beaches.

Please click here to see a list of Massachusetts state parks and beaches.

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Massachusetts State Police Museum & Learning Center

Massachusetts State Police Museum & Learning Center

1 Memorial Square, Whitinsville, MA 01588
508-839-0001
https://www.mspmlc.org/
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The Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning Center is located on the site of an old state police barracks built in 1931 in in Grafton, MA. Visitors may explore the agency's past, as well as learn about current law enforcement methods and public safety efforts. Exhibits include a range of State Police-related items and historic memorabilia.

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Categories: Children, Family, History

Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)

Pass Benefits

Pass admits up to two adults for free. Children under age 16 can always visit for free.

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Museum of Science

Museum of Science

1 Science Park, Boston, MA 02114
617-723-2500
http://www.mos.org/
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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.

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Categories: Children, Family, History, Nature, Science, Technology, Sky

Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)

Pass Benefits

Pass admits up to four people to the Museum's Exhibit Halls at half price. Children under 3 are are always admitted for free.

Please visit the museum's website for daily admission rates.

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New England Air Museum

New England Air Museum

36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
860-623-3305
https://www.neam.org/
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The New England Air Museum, located next to the Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, CT, is the largest aviation museum in New England. The museum houses over 80 aircraft in three large hangars and an outdoor display area, as well as an extensive collection of engines, instruments, aircraft parts, uniforms and personal memorabilia. Important historical aircraft in their holdings include the Sikorsky VS-44A, the Goodyear ZNPK-28 Blimp Control Car, and the Silas Brooks balloon basket. In addition to the exhibits, restoration hanger, and flight simulators, there is a gift shop and a small eating area with vending machines offering snacks and beverages. A large parking area for persons with disabilities is available close to the entrance. Wheelchairs may be checked out at the admissions counter, including a powered wheelchair, subject to availability.

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Categories: History, Military, Sky

Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)

Pass Benefits

Pass admits up to five visitors at half price.

Please visit the museum's website for daily admission rates.

Note: Pass is not valid for pre-arranged group tours, homeschool programs, and special event days.

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New England Aquarium

New England Aquarium

1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
617-973-5200
http://www.neaq.org/
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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.

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Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science, Ocean

Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)

Pass Benefits

Pass admits up to four adults or children at half price.  Children under 3 are always free. 

Please visit the Aquarium's website for daily admission rates.

Note: Discounted rate cannot be applied toward Aquarium programs, Simons Theatre, Whale Watch, or combination tickets. Valid only for Aquarium admission.

Library ID: 78259

This coupon allows 50% off admission to the New England Aquarium.

Only applies to adult and child pricing.

This is not a ticket.

Redeem this coupon in the General Admission line at the Aquarium’s ticket booth for discounted admission for up to 4 people.

Please visit neaq.org/coupons for details.

Review the Aquarium’s website at www.neaq.org/safetyahead of your visit to ensure a safe and accessible experience.

Valid only for Aquarium admission.

This coupon does not provide any other discounts and cannot be applied to combo tickets.

Library coupons or tickets obtained with library coupons may not be sold.

Void if altered or copied. No cash value.

Hours of operation are subject to change. 

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Norman Rockwell Museum

Norman Rockwell Museum

9 Glendale Road, Route 183, Stockbridge, MA 01262
413-298-4100
https://www.nrm.org/
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The Norman Rockwell Museum, founded in 1969, is located on a scenic 36-acre campus. It is home to the world's largest collection of works by the artist, as well as an impressive archive of items related to his life. Ten galleries feature a range of exhibitions, including every one of the Saturday Evening Post covers he created, and changing special exhibitions. His studio was moved to the grounds from its original Stockbridge location in 1986. There is a gift shop and café on the premises.

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Categories: Art, Family

Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)

Pass Benefits

Pass admits up to two people for $10 each. Children under 18 are always free. 

Additionally, patrons will receive 10% discount in the store during the day of their visit and in the Terrace Café (seasonal).

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Springfield Museums

Springfield Museums

21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA 01103
413-263-6800
https://www.springfieldmuseums.org/
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The Springfield Museums offer access to five different museums, including the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, the Springfield Science Museum, the Michele and Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts, the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, and the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, all under a single admission. Always on view is a mix of permanent collections and temporary exhibitions that cover a huge range, everything from archival materials, painting and sculpture to transportation, weaponry, and all things Dr. Seuss, a Springfield native. There is a planetarium in the Science Museum, the Art Discovery Center in the G.W.V. Smith Art Museum, and a museum store on the museum campus.

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Categories: Art, Children, Family, History, Military, Nature, Science

Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)

Pass Benefits

Pass provides a BOGO 50% discount buy one full-price admission and receive a 50% discount on the second admission of equal or lesser value. Pass may be used for up to six guests per visit. Admission includes entry to all five Springfield Museums, including the Dr. Seuss Museum.

Please visit the museum's website for daily admission rates.

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Trustees of the Reservations

Trustees of the Reservations

MA
978-921-1944
http://www.thetrustees.org/
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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.

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Categories: Family, History, Nature, Recreation

Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)

Pass Benefits

Pass admits up to two adults and children under 18 for free, plus 50% off admission to Crane Beach.

A listing of Trustees of Reservation properties is available here.

NOTE: GO passes are valid for admission only; not valid for discounts at parking kiosks, stores, cafes, Inns, Campgrounds, special events, and programs, on any equipment rental, or in place of any other permits or passes.

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