To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
The Butterfly Place
120 Tyngsboro Road, Westford, MA 01886
978-392-0955 https://www.butterflyplace-ma.com/
[Details/Reserve]
A winding pathway through an atrium filled with flowers, koi fish, and quail allows visitors to walk among butterflies from all over the world. Staff members are available for questions and “show and tell” demonstrations. A continuously running video explains the butterfly life cycle, and exhibits enable visitors to observe eggs, caterpillars, cocoons and chrysalides with information about each species. A gift shop is on the premises. There is a public picnic area and free parking is available.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science
Pass Benefits
Open Monday to Sunday 10 to 4pm from 2/14- 10/10.
General Admission
Adults $14
Seniors (65+) $12
Children (3-12 yrs) $10
Children 2 and under are free
Pass admits 1 visitor free of charge.
Purchase tickets at Butterfly Place. No need to reserve tickets in advance.
Please visit https://www.butterflyplace-ma.com/ for updated COVID policies
Davis Farmland
145 Redstone Hil, Sterling, MA 01564
978-422-6666 https://www.davisfarmland.com/
[Details/Reserve]
Davis Farmland is a seven-generation, working family farm, continuously in operation since 1846 in Sterling, MA. Starting in 1996, Davis Farmland has provided opportunities for discovery and play to families with children 12 years old and younger. It has a Waterspray Park; Imagine-Acres; Adventureland; interactions with farm animals; and a “Mega Maze” in the fall. It is also home to the largest sanctuary of endangered farm animals in North America. Special events include hands-on reptile shows. Hours change with the season. Shop with food and souvenirs on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Zoo
Pass Benefits
General Admission:
Closed from November - Mid-April
Spring Schedule: TBA
Pass admits up to 4 people with a savings of $5 off General Admission prices.
Do not purchase tickets in advance. Bring pass with you to Davis Farmland to receive discount.
Know Before You Go! Check the Davis Farmland website for the most up-to-date information and mask policies.
EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604
508-929-2700 http://www.ecotarium.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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 Benefits
Open Tuesday-Sunday 10 am- 5 pm (Nov.-Mar. outside grounds close at 4 pm)
General Admission
Adults $19
Children/Youths/Students: $14
Seniors (65 and older): $15
Children under 2 free
Pass admits 2 adults and 2 children in one vehicle at a 50% discount.
Tickets need to be purchased onsite with museum pass.
Masks are recommended indoors and required to enter the Alden Planetarium.
Museum of Science
1 Science Park, Boston, MA 02114
617-723-2500 http://www.mos.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Museum of Science in Boston is located on a piece of land that extends the width of the Charles River, connecting Boston and Cambridge. Dedicated to promoting and educating visitors about science and technology, the museum includes a planetarium, the world’s largest open-air Van de Graaff generator, an IMAX theatre, a butterfly garden, and permanent and changing exhibits on birds, insects and animals; space; dinosaurs; engineering; nanotechnology; math; biology; and more.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Nature, Science, Technology, Sky
Pass Benefits
Open Monday to Sunday 9 am to 5 pm
General Admission:
Adults-$29
Seniors (60+)-$25
Children 3-11-$24
Members and under 3 are free.
Each pass admits up to 4 people at a 50% discount per person
Timed tickets are no longer necessary, but advance reservations are recommended.
Library pass can only be used on the date printed on the pass.
Please bring both your library pass confirmation (printed or displayed on the phone) and your email confirmation from the Museum when you visit. Show both confirmations at the gate to enter. You do not need to stop at the Box Office.
New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
617-973-5200 http://www.neaq.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The New England Aquarium is home to thousands of aquatic animals, from the giant Pacific octopus to Northern fur seals to little blue penguins. They offer a wide range of exhibits, including a shark and ray touch tank and the Giant Ocean Tank, a four-story coral reef featuring hundreds of Caribbean animals. In addition, they have an IMAX theatre and run whale watch boat excursions in partnership with Boston Harbor Cruises from April through November.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science, Ocean
Pass Benefits
Fall Hours (Sept. 6 to May 26) Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm, Saturday/Sunday: 9am-6pm
General Admission:
Adults $34
Seniors $32
Children (3-11) $25
Children under 3 are Free
This coupon allows 50% off admission to the New England Aquarium. Only applies to adult and child pricing.
Timed Tickets may be ordered online: https://tickets.neaq.org/default.aspx
Redeem this coupon in the General Admission line at the Aquarium’s ticket booth for discounted admission for up to 4 people.
Please visit neaq.org/coupons for details.
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.
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
11 French Drive, Boylston, MA 01505-0598
508-869-6111 https://www.nebg.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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 132-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 Benefits
Hours: Daily 10am-5pm (last admission at 4pm)
General Admission:
Adults: $18
Seniors (65+): $15
Youth (4-12): $8
Dogs: $7
Children 0-5 : Free (must reserve ticket).
Pass admits 2 individuals at half-price.
Trustees of Reservations (with deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum)
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.
Categories: Art, Family, History, Nature, Recreation
Pass Benefits
General Admission
Varies by location
The PASS ADMITS 2 adults and children under 18.
Advance tickets are highly recommended.
Please visit http://www.thetrustees.org/ for updated COVID policies.