To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
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.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Nature, Science, Technology, Sky
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Pass admits 4 people at 50% off Exhibit Halls admission. Reservations are optional. If you wish to make reservations, please call the Museum at 617-723-2500 with the code on the library pass. Please bring library pass and email confirmation from the museum with matching dates. Show both at the gate to enter, you do not need to stop at the box office. If you don't have reservations, please present library pass at the box office to purchase discounted tickets. (does not include the Charles Hayden Planetarium, the Muger Omni Theater, 3-D Digital Cinema, the Butterfly Garden or special exhibits).
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.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science, Ocean
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Pass admits up to 4 people at 50% off the regular admission. Children under 3 are free. Reservations are no longer required. Passes cannot be used in conjunction with school or group visits, does not provide discounts on parking, IMAX Theatre, Harbor View Cafe, Gift Shop, or Whale Watch tickets.
New Hampshire State Parks
172 Pembroke Road, Concord, NH 03301
603-271-3556
http://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/
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New Hampshire has 93 state park properties that provide a variety of recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities. The park system includes beaches, campgrounds, historic sites, waysides, natural areas, a multitude of trails, and much more to explore. A list of these, along with trail maps which may be downloaded as pdf files, may be found on their website. The pass provides access to most locations in the system, though there are a few exceptions.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Recreation
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Pass is valid for 2 adults and up to 4 dependents for entry to New Hampshire State day-use parks. To guarantee entry, you must also make a reservation with NH State Parks at www.nhstateparks.org/planning/day-use-reservations. When reserving on the NH State Parks site, please check "Library Pass" to cover the admission fee. You will still be charged a $1 reservation fee. Present library pass and reservation confirmation at the toll booth. Not valid at Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, The Flume Gorge, Hampton Beach State Park - South Beach or Wallis Sands State Park. Pass cannot be used for camping and is not valid for metered parking.
Seacoast Science Center
570 Ocean Boulevard, Odiorne Point State Park, Rye, NH 03870
603-436-8043
http://www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/
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Located within Odiorne Point State Park in Rye, NH, the Seacoast Science Center has been providing educational experiences on behalf of New Hampshire State Parks since 1992. The center includes hands-on science exhibits (undersea exploration to marine debris), live animal exhibits which feature creatures that live in the rapidly changing Gulf of Maine ecosystem; and many special events, like “Music-by-the-Sea” concerts and “Sippin' for Seals” (dancing and drinks to support the Marine Mammal rescue Program).
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science, Ocean
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Pass admits 2 adults and 4 children at a 50% discount. Children under age 3 are admitted for free. To guarantee entry, you must also make a reservation with the center at https://www.seacoastsciencecenter.org. Choose the " Pass Holder Admission" option, and then under each person choose "Pass Holder", "Library" and type in Nesmith Library and Zip Code to get the discount. Library pass must be presented at the door. You may be required to pay for entrance to Odiorne Point State Park.