To reserve a pass, you must have a valid OCLN adult library card in good standing.
Reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance. An email address is required. You will receive an email confirmation containing directions on how to purchase your discounted tickets.
Try to book at least 48 hrs before your planned visit. This allows time to purchase discounted tickets in advance and to pick up a physical pass if required. When using one of our passes, please make sure to check the website of your intended destination to make sure you are aware of any updates on their end.
Available Passes
Print your pass from home or pick it up at the library.
- Printable Pass
- Pick Up at Main Library
Boston’s Children’s Museum
Admits up to 4 (adults or children) at half price per person.
After receiving a library discount pass, you must reserve a visit online with Boston Children’s Museum. Due to safety measures walk-ins are not allowed. Museum capacity is limited at this time.
- Patrons must first acquire a dated library discount pass.
- Visit https://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/ticketing
- Review the directions for timed tickets
- Click on the “Discount Programs” & drop down arrow
- Click on “Half Price Library Timed Ticket ” to book
- NEW – Online reservations are required to visit PlaySpace.
- The date on the library discount pass must match the date of your visit.
- After arriving at the Museum, proceed to the admissions scanning station with your online reservation and the date specific library discount pass. If you have questions about the online ordering system, contact Orders@BostonChildrensMuseum.org.
This e-ticket is valid only for one day. You can either print it out and take it with you or display the pass on your phone or device.
Heritage Museum and Gardens
Each pass offers half off general admission prices for up to 6 individuals. Children 2 and under are always free.
Advance purchase of tickets is now required. When you reserve a day, we will email you a code to apply when making your reservations online. The discount code can be printed out at the library at no charge.
The Library discount does NOT apply to special events.
Open: Saturday, April 20, 2024 – Sunday October 20, 2024, 10am to 5pm, 7 days a week
House of Seven Gables
This coupon admits up to four people at 50% off. Patrons should select their desired experience at 7gables.org/tickets and use the discount code found on the back of the item. Advance purchase of tickets is required before your visit to The House of Seven Gables. Guests are required to bring the physical library coupon when checking in at the admissions desk for their visit.
Open year-round. Hours vary by season. Visit 7gables.org for more information.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Musuem
You must print this library pass or display it on your phone, along with your reserved timed-entry tickets. Each pass provides up to four (4) people with $5 admission per person. Children under the age of 18 are always admitted for free. This library pass does not guarantee a reservation to the Museum. If you have any issues reserving your tickets, you can call the Gardner Museum’s Box Office at 617-278-5156.
When reserving Gardner Museum timed entry tickets online, you will:
1. Go to https:/tnew.gardnermuseum.org/events
2. Submit the library’s promo code in the box at the top of the screen.
3. Select the visit date and a time to enter.
4. Add desired number of tickets to the basket. The discount only works for up to 4 Adult priced tickets and any additional ticket will be normally priced (Children under 18 are always admitted for free and should be reserved as child tickets).
5. Login or create an account.
6. Finish checking out (discount is applied only at checkout).
Closed: New Year’s Day, Patriot’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Massachusetts ParkPass
Each pass allows free parking for one vehicle at over 50 day-use facilities in the state parks system that charge a parking fee.
RETURNABLE Library pass can be picked up after 12:30PM the day before your visit and must be returned to the library by 12:30PM the day after your visit.
Museum of Fine Arts
All visitors to The Museum of Fine Arts are encouraged to purchase a ticket in advance of their visit – it is advisable to check the MFA website for up-to-date information before planning your trip.
The MFA has replaced their museum pass coupons with a promo code that allows admission for 2 adults at $10 each (general admission and special exhibition) and up to 4 children ages 7 – 17 at $10 each (special exhibition). This code is for one time use only and cannot be combined with any other discount.
The promo code will be provided in the confirmation page of your museum pass reservation. Patrons must present an e-mail, or paper confirmation with the code to receive the discount.
Closed: New Year’s Day, Patriot’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
Museum of Science
This pass will admit up to 4 people at a 50% discount on tickets to the Museum’s Exhibit Halls. Children under 3 are not included in the count of 4 and are always admitted for free. You do not need to call ahead to reserve a timed ticket. If you have questions or prefer to reserve in advance, you can call 617-723-2500 (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily).
- Your pass can only be used on the date printed on the pass.
- Please bring your library pass confirmation when you visit.
- Stop at the Box Office when you arrive at the Museum to exchange your library pass and purchase your Exhibit Halls passes at the discounted rate.
- If you are not able to show your Library confirmation on a phone, please request a paper copy of your confirmation at the library.
New Bedford Whaling Museum
This pass can be used for 50% off regular admission for up to four individuals.
RETURNABLE Library pass can be picked up after 12:30PM the day before your visit and must be returned to the library by 12:30PM the day after your visit.
Open:
January 2 – March 31, Tuesday – Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm. Sunday 11:00am – 4:00pm
April 1 – December 31, Daily 9:00am – 5:00pm
New England Aquarium
The passes are good for up to 4 people for 50% off of standard adult and child pricing. You may find current rates by viewing https://www.neaq.org/visit/tickets/. This is not a ticket. Redeem this coupon in the General Admission line at the Aquarium’s ticket booth for discounted admission for up to four people. Advanced reservations are not required for library patrons with coupons. Please visit neaq.org/coupons for details. Review the Aquarium’s website at www.neaq.org/safety ahead of your visit to ensure a safe and accessible experience.
- Valid only for Aquarium admission.
- This coupon does not provide any other discounts and cannot be applied to combo tickets.
- Library coupons or tickets obtained with library coupons may not be sold.
- Void if altered or copied. No cash value.
- Hours of operation are subject to change.
This coupon is valid only for one day. You can either print it out and take it with you or display the pass on your phone or device.
Plimoth Patuxet
This printed coupon must be presented to Plimoth Patuxet Museums guest services staff upon arrival at the Museum for Plymouth Public Library patrons to purchase a Heritage Pass, Combination Pass, or Plimoth Patuxet Only pass for up to six individuals at the reduced rate of $18 per adult; $12 per child ages 5-17. This coupon is for one time use only by the patron. Visit plimoth.org/plan-your-visit for up to date visitor information including new safety protocols, or call 508-746-1622 for hours, directions, or other information.
You must reserve then print this pass. The printed pass must display the Library ID #.
Closed: December – March
Robbins Museum of Archaeology
This is a physical pass that needs to be picked up at Plymouth Public Library. Pass allows for up to 6 individuals. The museum is open on Saturdays from 10:00am – 2:00pm.
This pass can be picked up after 12:30PM the day before your visit and must be returned to the library by 12:30PM the following Monday.
Visit their website https://www.massarchaeology.org/robbins-museum/visit/ to learn more.
Roger Williams Park Zoo
The discount saves $3.00 off each paid ticket for up to 4 tickets. The discount code may be printed out or displayed on your device.
Open: Thursday – Monday, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Salem Witch Museum
This pass allows the bearer a discounted admission rate for up to six visitors. Visit the website www.salemwitchmuseum.com to purchase your tickets on-line and enter the code on the obtained pass to receive the discount.
*All library members must bring the orange pass with them to receive the discounted rate for their tickets.
RETURNABLE Library pass can be picked up after 12:30PM the day before your visit and must be returned to the library by 12:30PM the day after your visit.
Pass not valid in October.
Open year round, 10:00am – 5:00pm
July and August, 10:00am – 7:00pm
Sandwich Glass Museum
Pass covers up to 2 Adults at 50% off regular admission. Print this pass or show it on your device at the Sandwich Glass Museum’s admissions counter.
The museum is open:
April through December: Daily, 9:30am – 5pm
February & March: Wednesday – Sunday 9:30am – 4pm
Closed January, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, December 24, 25, 31.
Trustees Go Pass
This is a physical pass that is valid for a one-time use at any of the 120 plus properties that collect an admission fee. It can be used for up to two adults plus children under the age of 18.
Pass is not valid for use at Trustees parking kiosks, stores, cafes, inns, campgounds, or at special events and programs, or in place of any permits.
USS Constitution Museum
Pass allows free admission for up to 9 people per day. Digital pass can be printed out or displayed on your device.
Please note that the ship and museum have different hours.
Museum Hours: Open Daily. Winter Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Summer Hours: 9:00AM – 6:00PM.
Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day, and closes early on Christmas Eve.
Whydah Pirate Museum
The pass provides admission for up to four guests at $16.00 per person. It offers savings on adult and senior admission; children’s regular admission is already priced below the pass rate.
RETURNABLE Library pass can be picked up after 12:30PM the day before your visit and must be returned to the library by 12:30PM the day after your visit.
Open:
January – March: Friday – Sunday; 10:00am – 4:00pm
April: Wednesday – Sunday; 10:00am – 4:00pm
May: Tuesday – Saturday; 10:00am – 4:00pm
June – September (beginning Memorial Day): Daily; 10:00am – 5:00pm (reservations required)
October: Tuesday – Sunday; 10:00am – 4:00pm
November: Wednesday – Sunday; 10:00am – 4:00pm
December: Friday – Sunday; 10:00am – 4:00pm
Last admissions are 45 minutes before closing.
Open daily for all school breaks in February, April, and December.
Closed: Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day
This is a returnable pass. A RETURNABLE Library pass can be picked up after 12:30pm the day before your visit and must be returned to the library by 12:30pm the day after your visit. If the library is closed, the pass may be returned to our outdoor book drop along the side of the building.
Zoo New England
This is a paper coupon that needs to be picked up at Plymouth Public Library the day before your visit. This coupon admits up to 6 people total at $9.00 per adult and $6.00 per child. Toddlers under the age of 2 are admitted for free. The coupon is to be presented in person at either zoo. It cannot be used to make advance reservations online.
Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo are open year round.
Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas.
They are also occasionally closed for special events – before planning your visit, please be sure to call or check the website, https://www.zoonewengland.org/.
