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.

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.

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.”

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

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.

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill





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

  • Half-off general admission for 2

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

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.

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

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.

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