Museum Passes

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Historic New England

Historic New England

141 Cambridge Street, Administrative Offices: Otis House, Boston, MA 02114
https://www.historicnewengland.org/
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Historic New England is a historic preservation organization which owns and operates historic house museums and properties open to the public throughout most of New England. The majority of the 36 properties are in Massachusetts, but locations exist in all NE states but Vermont. These include Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, ME), the Jackson House (Portsmouth, NH), the Spencer-Pierce-Little Farm, which (Newbury, MA), Roseland Cottage (Woodstock, CT), the Otis House (Boston, MA), the Lyman Estate (Waltham, MA), Gropius House (Lincoln, MA), and the Arnold House (Lincoln, RI). Styles represented include Federal, Colonial Revival, Victorian, Queen Anne, Arts & Crafts, and Modern, among many others. The website provides much detail, including directions, contact information, and history of each property.

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Categories: Architecture, Family, History, Nature, Recreation

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

Pass Benefits

Free admission with library pass for 2 Adults. Children under 18 are free.

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Mass Audubon

Mass Audubon

MA
781-259-9500
https://www.massaudubon.org/
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Mass Audubon has over 55 wildlife sanctuaries and centers throughout Massachusetts where visitors can learn about and interact with nature. More than 38,000 acres of protected land deliver inspiring hilltop views to breathtaking coastal landscapes, serene woods, and working farms. Visit their website for a list of locations.

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Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Recreation

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

Pass Benefits

Pass admits up to 4 people to a Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuary at $2 per visitor over the age of 2.

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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

Free parking at MassParks facilities that charge a parking fee (not valid for camping).

Consult MassParks web site for full list of MassParks locations with information on open hours and special instructions.

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Trustees of Reservations (with deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum)

Trustees of Reservations (with deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum)

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

In the summer of 2019, the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, the largest park of its kind in New England, became part of the Trustees. The museum, located in Lincoln, MA, encompasses nearly 30 conserved acres and presents contemporary art from New England—and beyond—with sculptures in the landscape and museum exhibitions. For a full list of locations, please visit their web site.

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Categories: Art, Family, History, Nature, Recreation

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

Pass Benefits

The Trustees GO Pass admits two adults & children under 18 for free or reduced admission at more than 100 Trustees properties throughout Massachusetts. You will pay an admission fee equivalent to that of a Trustees Family Level Membership. You must pick up the pass at the library.

To use GO Passes at Fruitlands, deCordova or Castle Hill please enter the promo code printed on the pass you pick up at the library.

Please visit www.thetrustees.org for information on individual property hours and fees. Not valid at parking kiosks, stores, cafes, Inns, campgrounds, or special events/programs.

*Please check individual properties for open/closed dates.

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