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Amelia Park Children's Museum
29 South Broad Street, Westfield, MA 01085
413-572-4014
https://www.ameliaparkmuseum.org/
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Founded in 1994 by a group of teachers and parents, the Amelia Park Museum contains a range of exhibits and hands-on activities for children to learn through the arts, history, science, and the region's rich environmental and cultural diversity. Exhibition themes include a STEM Center, a Dinosaur Dig, Outer Space, a Construction Zone, a Wellness Center, Amelia's Cafe, a Grocery Store, as well as a toddler area and library. The front doors of the Museum are equipped with push-button openers to accommodate wheelchairs and strollers. Sensory bags, equipped with noise-cancelling headphones, sunglasses, a facility map, and stim toys are available to borrow at the front desk. You may request one free of charge at any time during your visit. Hours may vary depending on the season—please check the website for details.
Categories: Children, Family, Science
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
$4 off the admission price of $8 for up to 4 people.
Children's Museum at Holyoke
444 Dwight Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
413-536-7048
https://www.childrensmuseumholyoke.org/
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The Children's Museum at Holyoke is located at Holyoke Heritage State Park in a renovated storage building, which was once part of the Skinner Silk Mills. Hands-on exhibits for children promote curiosity and foster familiarity with the arts, the sciences, and the world around them. Among others, exhibits include a Shop & Scan Grocery Store, the World of Motion Room?, Tot Lot, Art Studio, Curvy Climber, Dinosaur Dig, a Puppet Theater, Animation Station, a Kitchen and Diner area, the Light Bright Wall, a Public Safety Complex, a Mail Room, and a Rooftop Garden. There is a gift shop on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, Science
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Half price of admission for up to 6 people.
Connecticut Trolley Museum
58 North Road, East Windsor, CT 06088
860-627-6540
https://www.ct-trolley.org/
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Located in East Windsor, CT, the Connecticut Trolley Museum has over 70 pieces of rail equipment dating back to 1869. The collection includes passenger and freight trolley cars, interurban cars, elevated railway cars, passenger and freight railroad cars, service cars, locomotives, and other equipment. Admission includes a 3-mile round-trip ride through the countryside with a trolley operator in period uniform. For younger visitors there are craft tables, Legos, photo cutouts, a play trolley, dress-up Trolley Operator and Fire Fighter costumes, and a real, full-sized caboose for exploring. Also on the site are the Connecticut Fire Museum and the Connecticut Motor Coach Museum—please check the website for their schedules. There is a gift shop on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, Technology
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Half-price admission for up to six people per visit.
Please visit www.ct-trolley.org--Events--Straight To Event Tickets to pre-book admission. On the Daily Museum Entry page, click on the button that says Enter Library Membership Code. East Longmeadow Library's code is 708837TGZZ. This unlocks the special pricing option at the bottom of the ticket choices.
The pass must be used on the day for which is reserved. Visitors presenting a Museum Pass will be granted one trolley ride and admission to the Connecticut Trolley Museum and Connecticut Fire Truck Museum.
Museum Passes do NOT entitle the bearer to admission to seminars, tours, lectures, movies, picnics or demonstrations.
*Excluded events are Elf on the Elgin and Breakfast with Characters.*
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.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Show your digital pass at our gatehouse entrance to receive the discount. Valid for 50% reduced museum admission for up to two adults/seniors and two children. Can not be combined with other offers, group rates or special event prices. Discount does not apply to Train rides or Planetarium shows.
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002
413-559-6300
https://www.carlemuseum.org/
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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, located in Amherst, MA, is the first sizable institution dedicated to picture books and picture book illustrations from around the world. Its collection encompasses more than 11,000 objects—7,300 of which are illustrations—including art by Eric Carle, Maurice Sendak, and Leo Lionni. On the 40,000 sq. ft. premises are three art galleries, an art studio, a theater, picture book and scholarly libraries, and a gift shop.
Categories: Art, Children, Family
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Free admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children.
Hancock Shaker Village
1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-443-0188
https://hancockshakervillage.org/
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Hancock Shaker Village is a living history museum which celebrates the history and legacy of the Shakers, a religious group that lived communally and promoted values of equality and pacificism. This site, on the National Register of Historic Places, was active until 1960. The grounds consist of 20 historic buildings and a working farm and garden, surrounded by 750 acres of pasture, woods and hiking trails. Of particular interest are the Round Stone Barn (1826), the Brick Building that served as a dormitory (1830), and the Museum which houses permanent and changing exhibitions. Staff demonstrate traditional Shaker trade crafts on a rotating schedule in various locations. There is a café and gift shop on the premises. The Village is open seasonally, so please check the website for up-to-date details.
Categories: Architecture, Children, Family, History
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Our pass is good for free admission for two adults, and all children under 18.
Magic Wings
281 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield, MA 01373
413-665-2805
https://www.magicwings.com/
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Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens, opened in 2000, consists of an 18,400-square foot facility with an 8,000-sq. ft. glass conservatory filled with butterflies, moths and tropical vegetation. The conservatory is home to some 4,000 free-flying foreign and domestic butterflies in a tropical environment that includes exotic reptiles, frogs, fish, birds & insects. There is a gift store and food court on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Free admission for 2 adults.
MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
413-662-2111
https://www.massmoca.org/
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MASS MoCA occupies a complex of 19th-century mill buildings on a 16-acre site in downtown North Adams, MA. Opened to the public in 1999, the museum exhibits art by both well-known and emerging artists, focusing on large-scale, immersive installations that would be impossible to realize in conventional museums. Exhibitions take place in both inside galleries and on the grounds. Among others, permanent exhibits include important works by Sol LeWitt, Joseph Beuys, and Anselm Kiefer. A museum shop and a number of eating and drinking opportunities are on the premises.
Categories: Architecture, Art, Family
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Free admission for 2 adults and 2 children (under 16).
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.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Recreation
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Free day parking at 50 Massachusetts State parks.
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
1000 Hall of Fame Avenue, Springfield, MA 01105
877-446-6752
https://www.hoophall.com/
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The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, located in Springfield, MA, was established in 1959. The 40,000 sq. ft. museum is dedicated to the history of basketball and maintains a hall of fame dedicated to the most talented players of the game. Interactive exhibits share the spotlight with skills challenges, live clinics, and shooting contests.
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
This All-Inclusive Pass allows for TWO FREE admissions. Additional admissions will be at the discounted rate: $20.00 per Adult, $17.00 per Senior/Student, $15.00 per youth ages 5-12.
Only valid for the reserved date.
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.
Categories: History, Military, Sky
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
50% off regular admission rates for up to 5 visitors.
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
11 French Drive, Boylston, MA 01505-0598
508-869-6111
https://www.nebg.org/
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Located in Boylston, MA, and open year-round, the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill features carefully planned gardens and collections of ornamental, edible and native plants, with a number of trails that traverse the 200-acre property. In addition, there are many programs and events, including classes, lectures, art exhibits and concerts. The Garden is run by the Worcester County Horticultural Society, the third oldest active horticultural society in the United States.
Categories: Art, Crafts, Family, Nature
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Half price admission for 2 people. Children 3 and under are free.
Riverside Reptiles Education Center
132 South Road, Enfield, CT 06082
860-207-9335
https://www.riversidereptileseducationcenter.com/
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The Riverside Reptiles Education Center is a zoo dedicated to reptiles and amphibians. Its collection contains 70 species of indigenous and exotic animals, including snakes, lizards, alligators, turtles, and other creatures from around the world, with some opportunities for interaction. In addition to its 13,000 sq. ft. indoor facility, there is a 4,000 sq. ft. outdoor turtle and tortoise habitat called “Turtle Haven,” which is seasonally open. There is a gift store on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, Zoo
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
This pass provides a single Buy One Get One Free museum admission per day.
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.
Categories: Art, Children, Family, History, Military, Nature, Science
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Buy one full price admission and receive a discount of half price on the second admission.
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.
Categories: Family, History, Nature, Recreation
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Free admission for two adults and two children under 18.
USS Constitution Museum
Charlestown Navy Yard, Building 22, Charlestown, MA 02129
617-426-1812
https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/
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The museum, a part of the Boston National Historical Park, is located in the Charlestown Navy Yard near the ship USS Constitution (“Old Ironsides”) at the end of Boston's Freedom Trail. The museum provides a detailed look at the history of the ship, information about the war of 1812, and the battle between the ship and HMS Java. Stories are told through interactive exhibits, unique artifacts, archival records, and artwork. The museum also includes a research library which houses a strong collection of manuscripts, books, artifacts, and microfilm of primary source material. The ship itself is maintained by the US Navy, and may be visited free of charge on certain days.
Categories: Art, Family, History, Ocean
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Free admission for up to 5 people.