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We make every effort to provide you with the most up-to-date information regarding each discount pass. However, it is important to check the museum/local attraction’s website for the most accurate and up-to-date information especially concerning timed-entry reservations, special hours, restrictions, etc.. Some museums and local attractions have special requirements/restrictions in place at this time. Visiting their website ahead of time will help to answer any questions that you may have before you visit.
- Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- A valid CW MARS library card in good standing is required to borrow a pass
(i.e. no outstanding fines over $10 or any lost items). - Only library patrons 18 years or older are able to reserve and check out museum passes.
- Passes that are not coupons must be returned before our next day’s opening hour (by 9:00 am). Passes may be placed in the outdoor book drop, located in the parking lot behind the library.
- Any borrower who loses a pass is responsible for the full replacement cost of that pass.
- It is important to know that some passes provide free admission, while others provide reduced admission.
- Passes may be picked up the day-before or the day-of your reservation.
For more information, to reserve a pass, or to cancel your reservation,
please call the Main Desk at 978-365-4160, ext. 3.
Information is subject to change;
always check the museum’s website to confirm before visiting!
The Bigelow Free Public Library
has purchased passes that offer discounts to:
* American Heritage Museum in Hudson (expires September 12, 2025)
– Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
– This pass offers half-price admission for up to six (6) visitors.
– Children 3 and under are admitted for free.
– World War II and Korea Veterans are admitted for free.
– Pass is good on General Admission only, and not valid for Special Event Weekends or driving or ride experiences.
– The Museum is open year-round: Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm
– Average visit duration is approximately two hours.
– The annex buildings, such as the Aircraft Hangar or Car Collection, are ONLY open on Special Event Weekends (see schedule at this link) and are not part of General Admission.
– The Museum is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and the following holidays:
Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.
* This pass is a circulating pass. Once reserved, it may be picked up the day before or the day-of your visit to the American Heritage Museum and must be returned to the library before the next day’s opening hour to avoid any late fees, and so that others may use it. For your convenience, passes may be placed in the outdoor book drop located in the back parking lot of the library.
For patrons using the Library Discount Pass to visit the American Heritage Museum, please reserve the PASS with us online, but please do not reserve your TICKETS with the Museum (you will not be able to apply the discount). When you arrive at the Museum for your visit, please bring the valid Library Discount Pass to Admissions to pay for your tickets and receive the discount.
* Animal Adventures in Bolton (expires July 1, 2025)
– Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
– Pass admits up to four (4) adults and/or children ages 4+ for $8 per person for General Admission to Animal Adventures in Bolton, MA during normal operating hours. Toddlers ages 2 and 3 are admitted at $7 per person. Children under 2 are free. Pass cannot be redeemed for cash. Pass cannot be combined with any other offers including itself. Pass cannot exceed its $32 value per visit.
– No reservations are required. Discounts can only be applied in person.
– Open Monday – Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm; Sunday: 11 am – 5 pm (Hours may vary if private events are scheduled. Please check animaladventures.net for the latest information).
– Daily Live Animal Shows are included with general admission. Zookeepers bring out several furry and scaly rescue friends for you to interact and get to know.
– Open year-round to the public, rain or shine.
– Closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
* This pass is a circulating pass. Once reserved, it may be picked up the day before or the day-of your visit to Animal Adventures and must be returned to the library before the next day’s opening hour to avoid any late fees, and so that others may use it. For your convenience, passes may be placed in the outdoor book drop, located in the back parking lot of the library.
For patrons wishing to use the Library Discount Pass to visit Animal Adventures, please reserve the PASS with us online, but please do not reserve your TICKETS with Animal Adventures online. When you arrive at Animal Adventures for your visit, please bring the valid Library Discount Pass to Admissions and purchase your tickets there to receive the discount.
* Battleship Cove in Fall River (May 31, 2025)
– Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
– This pass gives the cardholder up to two (2) adult and three (3) child admissions at $3 each.
– Children 3 and under are FREE.
– Battleship Cove general admission tickets include admission to the Maritime Museum (open seasonally, please check website for details).
– Battleship Cove is closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
– Parking is available at the DCR Fall River Heritage State Park lot adjacent to the museum. Handicap parking is also available.
For patrons using the Library Discount Pass to visit Battleship Cove, please reserve the PASS with us online, but please do not reserve your TICKETS with the Museum online (you will not be able to apply the discount). When you arrive at the Museum for your visit, please bring the valid Library Discount Pass to the Visitors Center to pay for your tickets and receive the discount.
* Boston by Foot in Boston (no expiration)
– Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
– Each coupon is good for free public walking tour admission. Patrons may borrow up to two (2) per day.
– Community Passes are valid for all public walking tours. They are not valid for booking on the private tour calendar, water-based tours, or their two annual Celebration tours (Beacon Hill with a BOO! & Footloose on the Freedom Trail).
– Online pre-registration is required for all tours. Visit www.BostonbyFoot.org to browse the extensive public tour calendar. Select a tour on your preferred date & time, and enter the number of adults (ages 13+) and children (ages 6-12) in your party.
– Please note: Registration for all public walking tours closes one hour before tour start time.
– All tour attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.
*This is a coupon pass. Once reserved, it may be picked up at the Library on the day before or the day-of your public walking tour. This pass does not need to be returned to the library.
Patrons wishing to use the Library Discount Pass at Boston by Foot should reserve the PASS online with us as well as their advanced reservations with Boston by Foot. Please remember to bring BOTH your coupon from the library and your reservation confirmation from Boston by Foot. Your coupon and confirmation can be printed out or shown on a smartphone or other device.
* Boston Children’s Museum in Boston (expires July 31, 2025)
– Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
– Pass offers half-price admission for up to four (4) people. Infants under 12 months need a ticket but they are admitted free.
– Museum pass is date specific; ticket date MUST match date on coupon. Coupon must be presented upon arrival. Limit four (4) tickets. All visitors after their first birthday require a ticket.
– The Museum is open Wednesday-Sunday, 9 AM – 12 Noon and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
– The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving day and Christmas day.
– The Museum is open on the following Monday holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day/February Vacation Week, Patriots’ Day/April Vacation Week, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and Winter Vacation Week.
– Please note: Advanced tickets/reservations are highly recommended, especially during weekends, holidays and school vacation weeks. You may reserve your tickets on the Museum’s website (instructions are on the pass, once reserved).
– Boston Children’s Museum is open for two pre-registration time slots per day. Please choose only one time slot for your visit, either the morning (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) or the afternoon (1:00 pm – 4:00 pm) time slot. Space is limited! Operating hours are subject to change; please see the Museum’s website for updates.
– The day of your visit, please bring both your coupon from the library AND your ticket from the Museum. Your coupon and ticket can be printed out or shown on a smartphone or other device.
*This is a printable pass. Once reserved, it may be printed from our online reservation system (either from home or have us print it at the library for you) or shown on a smartphone or other device. This pass does not need to be returned to the library.
Patrons wishing to use the Library Discount Pass at Boston Children’s Museum should reserve the PASS online with us as well as their advanced ticket reservations with the Museum. Please remember to bring BOTH your coupon from the library and your ticket from the Museum. Your coupon and ticket can be printed out or shown on a smartphone or other device.
* Boston Harbor Island Ferry (expires October 11, 2024)
– Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
– This pass program offers library cardholders the opportunity to purchase two-for-one ferry tickets for up to four people using a unique discount code.
– Please refer to their website for the most up-to-date information about what is open and how to get there.
*This is a printable pass. Once reserved, it may be printed from our online reservation system (either from home or have us print it at the library for you) or shown on a smartphone or other device. This pass does not need to be returned to the library.
Patrons wishing to use the Library Discount Pass for Boston Harbor Islands should reserve the PASS online with us as well as their advanced ticket reservations for ferry tickets. Please remember to bring BOTH your coupon from the library and your ticket for the ferry. Your coupon and ticket can be printed out or shown on a smartphone or other device.
* The Butterfly Place in Westford (no expiration)
– Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
– Pass offers one free general admission ticket. Children 2 and under are free.
– Hours of Operation: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Valentine’s Day through Columbus Day). The Butterfly Place is closed on Easter Sunday and July 4th.
– Message from the Butterfly Place: You do not need to purchase tickets ahead of time or make a reservation unless you have 15 or more people. Ticket sales end at 3:30 PM, and no new customers will be admitted into the exhibits after 3:30 PM. We suggest you arrive no later than 3:00 PM. To really enjoy our butterflies, plan to spend at least an hour.
*This is a coupon pass. Once reserved, it may be picked up at the Library on the day before or the day-of your visit to the Butterfly Place. This pass does not need to be returned to the library.
– Please note: You MUST bring the physical coupon to the Butterfly Place when you visit.
The email reservation will NOT be accepted for free admission.
* Christian Science Plaza in Boston (no expiration)
– Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
– Pass admits up to four (4) people for free general admission. Admission for children 17 years and younger is always free. Not valid for special events or for public programming.
– Discounts can only be applied when purchasing tickets to the Mapparium globe in person.
– All other exhibits in the How Do You See the World? experience are free.
– Visitors under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
– This pass does not provide any other discounts and cannot be applied to group visits.
– Located in the Mary Baker Eddy Library at the Christian Science Publishing Society building.
– Please visit their website before your visit for the most up-to-date information.
*This is a coupon pass. Once reserved, it may be picked up at the Library on the day-before or the day-of your visit to the the Mapparium™ globe. This coupon pass does not need to be returned to the library.
* Davis Farmland in Sterling (expires October 27, 2024)
– Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
– Pass admits up to four (4) guests to Davis Farmland or Davis Mega Maze with a savings of $10 OFF the at-the-gate admission rate. Library tickets are purchased at the gate.
– Visit DavisFarmland.com for daily operating schedule and information.
– NOTICE: Adults MUST be accompanied by at least one child 12 years or younger when visiting Davis Farmland.
– Library passes are not valid on holidays, with packages, special events or other discounts.
– Davis Mega Maze is open weekends in October. Visit DavisMegaMaze.com for dates, rates & times.
– Davis Farmland & Davis Mega Maze are only open weather permitting. ALWAYS call or check the web before heading out.
* This pass is a circulating pass. Once reserved, it may be picked up the day before or the day-of your visit to Davis Farmland/Mega Maze and must be returned to the library before the next day’s opening hour to avoid any late fees, and so that others may use it. For your convenience, passes may be placed in the outdoor book drop, located in the back parking lot of the library.
For patrons wishing to use the Library Discount Pass to visit Davis Farmland and/or Davis Mega Maze, please reserve the PASS with us online. When you arrive at Davis Farmland and/or Davis Mega Maze for your visit, please bring the valid Library Discount Pass to the gate and purchase your tickets there to receive the discount.
* Discovery Museum in Acton (expires May 31, 2025)
– Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
– Pass offers half-off general admission for up to three (3) people; under 1 are free (additional people in your party pay regular admission prices).
– Admission is good for Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods.
– Valid only during Public Hours. Please visit the Museum’s website to confirm public hours.
– The Museum is CLOSED on most Mondays during the school year, except for school vacation weeks and some holidays.
– ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO VISIT.
*This is a printable pass. Once reserved, it may be printed from our online reservation system (either from home or have us print it at the library for you). This pass does not need to be returned to the library.
Patrons wishing to use the Library Discount Pass at Discovery Museum should reserve the PASS online with us as well as their advanced ticket reservations with Discovery Museum. You will need to present the library discount pass and your advanced ticket reservations to the Admissions staff when you check in for the discount to be applied to the cost of your visit.
Please view information and special instructions
for planning your visit to the Museum.
* EcoTarium in Worcester (expires September 30, 2024)
– Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
– Pass offers 50% reduced museum admission for up to two (2) adults and two (2) children (children under 2 are free).
– Currently open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm (please see below for exceptions).
– Library pass does not include admission or discounts to the Explorer Express Train, Planetarium, or the regular member discount in the Museum Store.
Please note:
- The Museum will be OPEN the following Monday holidays: MLK Day, Presidents Day, Patriots Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
- The Museum will be CLOSED on the following holidays only: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
- November through March, for your safety and due to the early sunset, the outside grounds close at 4:00 pm.
Patrons wishing to use the Library Discount Pass for the EcoTarium should reserve their discount PASS online with us prior to their visit. However, you do not need to purchase or reserve your TICKETS in advance if you plan to visit the EcoTarium using a Library Discount Pass (tickets must be purchased in person at the EcoTarium in order to receive the discount).
* The House of the Seven Gables in Salem (expires September 30, 2o25)
– Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
– Pass gives patrons 50% off admission for up to four (4) people. Children under 5 are free – accompanied by an adult.
– Patrons are required to:
- Purchase tickets in advance. Instructions are on the back of the pass. Tickets are required, regardless of age.
- Bring the pass on your visit for proof of discount; otherwise, you may be charged full price admission.
- Select your desired experience at 7gables.org/tickets and use the discount code provided in you pass reservation confirmation email. Advanced purchase required.
Please note: All sales are final. Advance purchase is required. Read additional disclaimers and information when you purchase tickets. When you visit The House of the Seven Gables, you agree to the Visitor Guidelines. Click here to review.
*This is a coupon pass. Once reserved, it may be picked up at the Library on the day before or the day-of your visit to The House of the Seven Gables. This pass does not need to be returned to the library.
Patrons wishing to use the Library Discount Pass for The House of the Seven Gables should reserve their discount PASS online with us as well as their TICKETS online with the Museum.
* The Icon Museum and Study Center in Clinton (expires May 31, 2025)
– Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
– Pass offers free admission for up to six (6) adults and/or children age 13-17, (12 and under are admitted free).
– Currently open Thursday through Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
– Closed on Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day.
* This pass is a circulating pass. Once reserved, it may be picked up the day before or the day-of your visit to the Museum and must be returned to the library before the next day’s opening hour to avoid any late fees, and so that others may use it. For your convenience, passes may be placed in the outdoor book drop, located in the back parking lot of the library.
* The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston (expires December 31, 2024)
– Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
– Pass provides up to four (4) people with $5 general admission per person, redeemable at the admission desk.
– Children under the age of 18 are always admitted free.
– Pass is not applicable toward discounts on special events, shopping, dining, concerts, lectures, or any other public programs.
– Pass users who do not have the original, dated pass will not receive the discount.
– The Museum is CLOSED on Tuesdays, as well as New Year’s Day, Patriots’ Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
– The Museum is OPEN on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and Veterans Day.
*This is a printable pass. Once reserved, it may be printed from our online reservation system (either from home or have us print it at the library for you). The printed pass will have the discount code to use when booking your tickets online with the Museum. This pass does not need to be returned to the library.
Message from Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum:
To ensure a safe and enjoyable visitor experience and to limit capacity, all tickets–including Member and Patron tickets, complimentary tickets, and pass tickets– are for timed entry. Reserve or purchase tickets online or by calling the Box Office in advance of your visit.
Patrons wishing to use the Library Discount Pass for Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum should reserve their PASS online with us as well as their TICKETS online with the Museum.
Please make sure to review the Museum’s health and safety requirements on their website at isgm.org/welcome before visiting the Museum.
Know before you go!
Step inside the Gardner Museum’s virtual reading room and discover over 100 years’ scholarship on the Museum’s collection.
*John F. Kennedy Library & Museum in Boston (no expiration)
– A valid Massachusetts library card grants the cardholder 50% off one admission ticket. In order to receive the discount, visitors must show their physical or digital Massachusetts library card to staff at the Admissions Desk. The discount is valid for the library card holder only. Each patron will need to present a Massachusetts library card in order to receive the discount.
– Children 12 and under receive free admission to the Museum.
– The discount must be redeemed in person.
– The discount is not valid with any other discounts offered by the Museum.
– The Museum is closed on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Please reach out to the JFK Library Visitor Services Department with questions at kennedy.groupvisits@nara.gov or 617-514-1600.
*This is a coupon pass. Once reserved, you don’t have to do anything other than bring your physical or digital Massachusetts library card with you to receive the discount. This coupon pass does not need to be returned to the library.
*Mass Audubon (expires August 31, 2025)
– Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
– Pass is valid for up to four (4) persons at one time. Visitors will be charged a discounted admission fee of $2 per person over the age of 2.
– The Library Partners pass is valid during normal hours of operation at Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries, with the exception of occasional fundraising days.
– Always check their website before planning a visit: https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/our-wildlife-sanctuaries/trails.
*This is a printable pass. Once reserved, it may be printed from our online reservation system (either from home or have us print it at the library for you). This pass does not need to be returned to the library.
* Mass Parks Pass (expires December 31, 2024)
– Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
– Pass entitles borrower to FREE parking for one vehicle at over 50 facilities in the Mass Parks System that charge a day-use parking fee (not valid for camping).
**IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO USE THE PARKS PASS ON A SUNDAY OR MONDAY, PLEASE RESERVE IT FOR SATURDAY (pass can then be used on Saturday, Sunday, or Monday). IF THE PASS IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SATURDAY, THEN IT IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THAT WEEKEND**
This pass welcomes members from our community to parks and forests throughout the state so they may enjoy some of Massachusetts’ special places as well as the benefits of healthy outdoor recreation.
* This pass is a circulating pass. Once reserved, it may be picked up the day before or the day-of your visit to the Park and must be returned to the library before the next day’s opening hour to avoid any late fees, and so that others may use it. For your convenience, passes may be placed in the outdoor book drop, located in the back parking lot of the library.
* The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston (expires February 28, 2025)
– Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
– Pass allows two (2) adults for $10 each (special exhibition + general admission) and up to four (4) children 7-17 $10 each (special exhibition + general admission). There is no discount for children 7-17 for general admission, as it is already $10. Children 6 and under are free.
– May not be combined with any other offers.
– The Museum is closed on Tuesdays as well as the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Patriots’ Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
– The Museum offers FREE admission on the following days: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Indigenous Peoples’ Day (no advance tickets. Visitors must supply a valid MA zip code to gain free admission. Free admission to timed, ticketed exhibitions available in person on a first-come, first-served basis).
*This is a printable pass. Once reserved, it may be printed from our online reservation system (either from home or have us print it at the library for you). The printed pass will have the discount code to use when booking your timed-tickets with the Museum. This pass does not need to be returned to the library.
Message from the Museum:
We are encouraging everyone to reserve their ticket in advance, if possible, as it will allow for easier admission into the Museum when they arrive.
* The Museum of Science in Boston (expires December 31, 2024)
– Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
– Pass admits up to four (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 but must have a timed ticket.
– Pass can only be used on the date printed on the pass.
-The Museum will be closed on September 3, Thanksgiving Day (November 23), and Christmas Day (December 25). The Museum will close early at 2:00 p.m. on November 22 and December 24.
*This is a printable pass. Once reserved, it may be printed from our online reservation system (either from home or have us print it at the library for you). The printed pass will have the discount code to use when booking your timed-tickets with the Museum. This pass does not need to be returned to the library.
Please reserve your pass with us online before making reservations with the Museum (you may need the discount code listed on the pass when you call for your tickets).
THEN, YOU MUST CALL THE MUSEUM TO RESERVE A TICKET.
Call 617-723-2500 (daily, 9 am – 5 pm).
Please call at least 2-3 days ahead to reserve your ticket,
otherwise the Museum might be fully booked. Be ready to describe the type of discounted pass you have (Library Pass). Once your tickets are reserved, you will receive a ticket confirmation via email from the Museum. Please have your confirmation as well as any required verification of your discounted purchase that may apply, available to present at the Exhibit Hall entrance.
“Please visit the Museum’s Plan Your Trip page
for the most up-to-date information.
*On July 1, 2024, the Museum updated their pricing structure by increasing the price of Exhibit Hall tickets. This is the first time they have increased ticket prices since 2019.
Library Pass users will receive a 50% discount for up to four people.
* The New England Aquarium in Boston (expires August 31, 2025)
– Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
– Passes are good for up to four (4) people for 50% off adult and child pricing. You may find current rates by viewing https://www.neaq.org/visit/tickets/.
– Children under the age of 3 are not included in the admission count and are always admitted free.
– Coupon is valid for Aquarium admission ONLY on the date printed on the coupon, and may not be used in conjunction with school or group visits, nor be applied toward Aquarium programs, Simon Theatre tickets, Whale Watch tickets, or combination tickets.
– Please review the Aquarium’s website at www.neaq.org/reopen ahead of visiting to ensure a safe and accessible experience.
– Hours of operation are subject to change without notice. Before leaving home, we encourage you to visit their website, neaq.org, for details about hours, exhibits, schedules, prices, directions, parking, and safety guidelines.
*This is a printable pass. Once reserved, it may be printed from our online reservation system or this pass may be scanned directly off your smartphone or other device at the Aquarium Box Office. This pass does not need to be returned to the library.
Message from the New England Aquarium:
Library pass holders no longer need to make advance reservations. Tickets cannot be pre-purchased online nor over the phone. The original, dated pass must be presented at the Aquarium Box Office (“General Admission” line) at the time of the visit. Library pass holders will be granted immediate entry after purchasing discounted tickets, even if the Aquarium is sold out to the general public at that time.
Passes can be scanned directly off the phone or other device OR may be printed. Barcode must be included.
Be sure to check out Virtual Programs and watch live views
from inside the New England Aquarium via webcam!
* New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston (expires February 28, 2025)
– Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
– Pass admits up to two (2) guests at half price.
– Children 3 and under are free.
– Cannot be combined with other offers.
– Special events, including Night Lights, are not eligible.
– The Garden is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.
* This pass is a circulating pass. Once reserved, it may be picked up the day before or the day-of your visit to the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill and must be returned to the library before the next day’s opening hour to avoid any late fees, and so that others may use it. For your convenience, passes may be placed in the outdoor book drop, located in the back parking lot of the library.
Message from New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill:
“Online pre-reservations are no longer required for general admission visits, but online pre-reservations are still available for those who would like to purchase tickets in advance of their visit.”
If you plan on purchasing your tickets online, please call the library (978-365-4160) to receive the discount code and then book your tickets online with the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. When you arrive, you must present both your printed ticket AND the physical library pass to receive discounted admission.
To all patrons planning on using the discount pass at NEBG:
Please remember, to receive the discount, you MUST have the physical library pass with you when you arrive at the Garden.
* Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge (expires October 31, 2025)
– Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
– Pass is valid for four (4) half-price general daytime admissions.
– Children 3 and under are free.
– Cannot be combined with other offers.
– Discount is for standard daytime admission only and is not valid for special evening programs like Phantoms by Firelight or Christmas by Candlelight.
– Currently open Wednesday through Sunday. Also open on Indigenous Peoples’ Day (10/14) and Veteran’s Day (11/11). Please check their hours of operation before visiting.
– OSV is not responsible for lost or stolen Library Passes.
– Please visit osv.org for the most up-to-date rates, policies, and hours of operation before visiting.
*This is a printable pass. Once reserved, it may be printed from our online reservation system (either from home or have us print it at the library for you). The printed pass will have the discount code to use when booking your tickets with Old Sturbridge Village. This pass does not need to be returned to the library.
Please read through the current policies and procedures
to ensure an enjoyable return to the Village.
Visit the Virtual Village from Old Sturbridge Village
(Enjoy 3D Tours, Historical Recipes, Christmas Crafts & Recipes, Coloring Pages by Victoria, Explore the Museum Collection, and more!)
* Plimoth Patuxet Museums in Plymouth, MA (expires April 30, 2025)
– Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
– Pass is valid for up to six (6) individuals at the reduced rate of $18 per adult and $12 per child (ages 5-17).
– Pass must be presented at Guest Services when you arrive at the Museum in order to receive the discount. Do not purchase your tickets online ahead of time. Tickets must be purchased when you arrive at the Museum in order to receive the discount.
*This is a printable pass. Once reserved, it may be printed from our online reservation system (either from home or have us print it at the library for you). Pass must be presented to Guest Services when you arrive at the Museum for your visit. This pass does not need to be returned to the library.
Thank you to the Salem Witch Museum for donating passes
for discounted admission to library guests!
* Salem Witch Museum in Salem (no expiration)
– Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
– Pass allows the bearer a discounted admission rate for up to six (6) visitors.
– Children 2 and under are free.
– PASS IS NOT VALID IN OCTOBER
– During the winter months, the Museum may close due to inclement weather. Please call for hours of operation before your visit.
– The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day and closes at 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. In 2023, the Museum will close for two weeks in January to maintain the Museum. Please call before visiting, should maintenance take longer than anticipated.
Patrons wishing to use the Library Discount Pass for the Salem Witch Museum should reserve their PASS online with us as well as their TICKETS online with the Museum. In order to receive the discount, you must enter the promotional code when purchasing your tickets online. The Promo Code is listed on the actual pass. You may also call the library at 978-365-4160 to receive the promo code.
* This pass is a circulating pass. Once reserved, it may be picked up the day before or the day-of your visit to the Museum and must be returned to the library before the next day’s opening hour to avoid any late fees, and so that others may use it. For your convenience, passes may be placed in the outdoor book drop, located in the back parking lot of the library.
Message from the Salem Witch Museum:
Tickets for the Museum are available online and are sold for same-day. Read the “Terms and Conditions” carefully before you select you ticket time as we cannot switch your time or refund your admission once you have made your selection as we sell out at peak times. We look forward to welcoming you to the Salem Witch Museum!
* Trustees GO Pass, multiple locations in MA (expires February 28, 2025)
– Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
– Pass offers free or reduced admission at numerous Trustees properties for two (2) adults and children under 18.
– GO Passes are valid for admission only; not valid for discounts at parking kiosks, stores, cafes, Inns, Campgrounds, camping, at special events or programs, on equipment rentals, or in place of any permits or passes. GO Pass admission is equivalent to a Trustees Family Membership admission price at Trustees properties that charge an admission fee.
– This pass also includes: Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, MA; the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, MA; and Castle Hill on the Crane Estate (grounds only) in Ipswich, MA . To use GO Passes at Fruitlands, deCordova, or Castle Hill, please enter the promo code “GOPASS” when securing a timed ticket (you must also provide the physical coupon pass when you arrive at the Trustees location for your visit).
*This is a coupon pass. Once reserved, it may be picked up at the Library on the day-before or the day-of your visit to the Trustees property. This pass does not need to be returned to the library.
Thank you to the USS Constitution Museum
for donating passes for free admission to library guests!
* USS Constitution Museum in Charlestown (expires January 31, 2025)
– Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
– Pass offers free admission for up to nine (9) people.
– Show the card at the Museum’s front desk for FREE admission.
– The Museum and the USS Constitution (ship) are not operated by the same organization.
*This is a printable pass. Once reserved, it may be printed from our online reservation system (either from home or have us print it at the library for you). This pass does not need to be returned to the library.
Covid-19 Procedures:
There are no advance tickets or reservations required to enter the USS Constitution Museum. Entry will be based on a first come, first served system.
Virtual USS Constitution Museum and online Museum Store are open!
* The Worcester Art Museum (expires February 28, 2025)
– Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
– Pass provides 50% off the admission fee for up to 2 adults and/or children. Children 17 and under are free!
– Pass also offers use of the Museum’s Library as a resource free of charge
(the Museum Library is temporarily closed due to an upcoming relocation).
– Pass is not valid for any other applicable discounts on special programming or lectures.
– Pass is NOT accepted during Flora in Winter or other special events.
– The first Sunday of every month is Free Admission.
– Open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 AM – 4 PM
– Galleries CLOSED: Mondays*, Tuesdays, and the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Worcester Art Museum is open with FREE admission on the following days in 2024:
– Martin Luther King Jr. Day (1/15)
– Presidents’ Day (2/19)
– Patriots’ Day (4/15)
– Springtime Celebration (5/5)
– Juneteenth (6/19)
– Indigenous Peoples’ Day (10/14)
– Diwali Celebration (11/3)
– Hanukkah Celebration (12/1)
* This pass is a circulating pass. Once reserved, it may be picked up the day before or the day-of your visit to the Museum and must be returned to the library before the next day’s opening hour to avoid any late fees, and so that others may use it. For your convenience, passes may be placed in the outdoor book drop, located in the back parking lot of the library.