The Library offers a limited number of free passes and discount coupons to the general public. Discount rates for each location are listed below. 

Passes are generously sponsored by the Friends of Jacob Edwards Library and the Hyde/Dexter Charitable.

Museum Pass Policies:

Passes may be checkout out with a valid C/W MARS library card in good standing and returned to the library within three days unless otherwise noted.

Southbridge residents may reserve passes in advance by calling the library at 508-764-5426.

Please return passes in a timely manner so that other patrons may enjoy them! Any pass returned after the due date given at check-out will be charged a late fee, and a replacement fee will be charged for passes lost or not returned.

Check the museum’s website for its current hours, admission prices, and visitor policies.

Logo for the EcoTarium museum of science and nature, with colorful, playful letters and a planet with rings above the U. The word Eco is in blue, and Tarium is in various colors. “museum of science and nature” is below.

Ecotarium

222 Harrington Way, Worcester
(508) 929-2700
www.ecotarium.org

  • 50% off admission for up to 2 adults and 2 children in one vehicle. Children under 2 are free.
  • Not valid on special program days.
  • Coupon is processed by the Ecotarium on admission and does not need to be returned to the library.
Logo for the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, with the name in large blue text and a red underline above the words Presidential Library and Museum.

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

Columbia Point, Boston MA
(617) 514-1600
https://www.jfklibrary.org/

Beginning July 10, 2024:
“Present your physical or digital Massachusetts library card at the Admissions Desk to receive a 50% discount on the cardholder’s admission ticket. This offer is valid for visitors aged 13 and over and the visitor must present a Massachusetts library card to receive the discount. No pass is needed. Visitors aged 12 and under receive free admission. Please reach out to the JFK Library Visitor Services Department with questions at kennedy.groupvisits@nara.gov
or 617-514-1600.”

The words Magic Wings are written in elegant, dark purple script, with a purple butterfly perched above the letter i in Wings.

Magic Wings Butterfly Museum & Conservatory

281 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield
(413) 665-2805
www.magicwings.com

  • Free admission for one individual
  • For best value, use this for an Adult admission!
  • Children under 3 are free
Logo featuring the words mass parks with a leaf symbol replacing the a in parks. Below, it reads Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Massachusetts Parks Pass

(617) 626-1250
www.mass.gov/visit-massachusetts-state-parks/locations

  • Free parking for one vehicle at over 50 facilities in the state parks system that charge a day-use parking fee.
  • All active duty military and their dependents can obtain a free annual parks pass.
Logo for New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, featuring a stylized orange flower and leaf design next to the organization’s name in bold black text.

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill

11 French Drive, Boylston
508-869-6111
nebg.org

  • Half-off general admission for 2
Black and white logo of Old Sturbridge Village featuring a grasshopper above the initials OSV, all enclosed in an oval border with the words Old Sturbridge Village around it.

Old Sturbridge Village

1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge
(800) 733-1830
www.osv.org

  • Valid for 4 half-priced standard daytime admissions.
  • Children under 4 free.
  • Not valid for evening programs.
  • Cannot be combined with other offers
Silhouette of a witch with a pointed hat and broom standing next to a cat, with 1692 in large numbers and Salem Witch Museum written beside and below the figures.

Salem Witch Museum

19 1/2 Washington Square North, Salem
(978) 744-1692
www.salemwitchmuseum.com

  • Pass needs to be checked out at the Library.
  • Online reservations required using the pass.
  • Discounted admission for up to six visitors: $13.50 for adults/seniors, $11.25 for children 3-14.
  • Children 2 and under are free.
  • This pass is not valid in October.
Logo with Samuel Slater in cursive black text and the word EXPERIENCE in white capital letters inside a red rectangle.

Samuel Slater Experience

www.samuelslaterexperience.org
31 Ray St., Webster
(508) 461-2955

  • Free admission for up to 4 people
  • Children under 4 FREE
  • Tickets may be reserved online in advance
A green and white graphic featuring a stylized paw print at the top, with two leaf shapes below, forming the image of a flower.

The Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center

293 Sumner Ave, Springfield
413-733-2251
https://www.forestparkzoo.org/

  • The pass can be used for admission of up to 5 people. Children under one are always free.
  • Guests who use the pass receive a 10% discount in our Gift Shop.
  • Guests may use the pass for certain special event days.
  • Guests may not use the pass for the following ticketed Zoo events:
    • Eggstravaganza: the Saturday before Easter
    • Brew at The Zoo: the first Saturday of August
    • Spooky Safari: the Saturday before Halloween
  • Parking in Forest Park is managed and collected by The City of Springfield and is not included in the Library Membership. The parking fee is $3/in-state plate and $5/out-of-state plate.
Logo for the USS Constitution Museum featuring a blue and white illustration of a ship’s rigging within a square, next to the text “USS Constitution Museum” in gray capital letters.

USS Constitution Museum

Building 22, Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown
(617) 426-1812
www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org

  • Free admission for parties of up to 9 people
  • Limited to one pass per party