Town of Dunstable, MA

You can check out passes to the following museums:

Lowell Quilt Museum
Boston Museum of Science  
Drumlin Farms
Museum of Fine Arts
Edaville USA

          Call to reserve passes in advance.

Be sure to check out the list (below) of passes that are available from other libraries through the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium.

Thanks to the Friends of the Library and the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their support in funding these passes!

Passes from Other Libraries

Show your Bank of America ATM, check or credit card, or MBNA credit card to get free admission for you and a guest to more than 50 museums across the Northeast in May 2006. See this site for more info.

The following is a list of all the free passes to local attractions that you can you can get via the Dunstable, Tyngsborough, Groton and Pepperell libraries:

Salem:

Peabody Essex Museum. Salem, http://www.pem.org/homepage/

Groton library Pass admits 2 people free of charge. Open daily 10-5.

Tyngsboro library pass Admits 2 adults, under 16 free.

*also if your child is participating in the 'Explore other worlds' reading program at your local library you are eligible for discount tickets to the House of Seven Gables and Salem Witch Museum

______________________________________________________________________________________

Boston area:

Museum of Science Boston http://www.mos.org/

Science Park, Boston. Summer Hours: 9 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Sunday; Friday to 9 PM. School Year: 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Sunday; Friday to 9 PM 617-723-2500

Groton library Pass admits 4 people for a reduced admission of $4 per person(must be paid in the red non-members line). Not good towards purchase of Omni, Planetarium or combination tickets.

Tyngsboro library. Admits 4 with $4 charge each. Special exhibits additional.

Pepperell library One pass admits up to four people. There is a $4 charge/person. The pass is given to the clerk at the museum and NOT returned to the library. The pass does not cover admission to the Planetarium, Omni Theatre or Laser Shows.

Dunstable - yes

The Childrens Museum - Boston http://www.bostonkids.org/

300 Congress Street, Boston. Hours: 10 AM to 5 PM, Tuesday through Sunday, Friday until 9 PM. Open Monday during the summer.

Groton library Pass admits four people for a reduced admission fee of $2 per person.

Tyngsboro library Admits 4 with $2 per person charge.

JFK Library/Museum - Boston http://www.jfklibrary.org/#content

Groton library Pass admits 4 people free of charge. Open Daily 9-5.

Museum of Fine Arts -Boston http://www.mfa.org/

465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA

617-267-9300

Groton library Redeem pass at Admission desk for free general admission. Pass admits 2 people and allows for half off the full price of tickets to special exhibitions in the Gund Gallery. Pass must be redeemed in person to receive special exhibition tickets, subject to availability

Tyngsboro library Admits 2 adults and all children under 17.

Dunstable library - yes

Pepperell library One pass admits two adults. Includes 1/2 off face value for special exhibitions in the Gund Gallery.

Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum - Boston http://www.gardnermuseum.org/

280 The Fenway, Boston. Closed Monday. Open some holidays. Hours: 11 AM to 5 PM, Tuesday through Sunday.

Groton library Pass admits up to 4 people with a co-payment of $2 per person. Galleries are open 11AM-5PM.

Tyngsboro library Admits 4. Children under 12 free.

Harvard Museum of Natural History Cambridge http://www.hmnh.harvard.edu/

Groton library Pass admits up to 2 adults and 2 children at $1 per person.

*also if your child is participating in the 'Explore other worlds' reading program at your local library you are eligible for discount tickets to the Zoo of New England

Worcester:

Higgins Armory Museum - Worcester http://www.higgins.org/

Groton library Free admission for up to 4 adults and/or children. Children under 6 admitted free

Ecotarium (formerly the New England Science Center) - Worcester http://www.ecotarium.org/

222 Harrington Way, Worcester. Closed Monday all year but open select Monday holidays. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sunday noon to 5:00 p.m. year-round 508-929-2700

Groton library Pass admits 2 adults and 2 children in one vehicle, adults $2, children/Seniors $1.50. Children under 3-no charge. Not to be combined with other offers. Not valid on special program days. Check website for more info. CLOSED ON SELECTED HOLIDAYS, CHECK WEBSITE

Pepperell library One pass admits up to 2 adults and 2 children to the museum and wildlife center. There is a $2 charge/adult and $1.50/children or senior. Each user should complete the information on the back of the pass before using. The pass is given to the clerk at the museum and not returned to the library. Passes are not valid for admission to the Alden Omnisphere or special events. Passes are also not valid for a 5% discount in the museum store.

Lincoln:

DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park

51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA 781-259-8355

Pepperell library Each pass admits up to four people.

Mass Audobon Society - Lincoln http://www.massaudubon.org/index.php

Groton library Pass admits any 2 adults and their children 18 or under living in the same house for an admission fee of $1 per person. The pass is valid at all 19 Mass Audubon Society Sanctuaries, including Drumlin Farm in Lincoln. Each location has its own operating schedule

Dunstable library - has passes to Drumlin Farm

Concord:

Orchard House - Concord, MA

Groton library Enjoy the pleasure of visiting Orchard House free of charge for 2 adults and up to 4 youths(6-17).

Other:

Fruitlands - Harvard http://www.fruitlands.org/

Prospect Hill Road, Harvard

31st.The grounds and nature trails are open daily, year-round, 10 am-5 pm. 978-456-3924

Groton library Pass admits 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children free of charge. May not be used for Museum Store or Tea Room discounts. Fruitlands Museum is open weekdays 11AM-4PM, weekends and holidays 11AM-5PM.

Tyngsboro library Admits 2 adults & 2 children under 17, or 1 adult & 3 children under 17.

Pepperell library One pass is valid for 2 adults and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children. Open mid-May through October Not valid for Museum store discounts, tea room discounts or reduced rates for special events.

Tower Hill Botanical Garden - Boylston http://www.towerhillbg.org/

11 French Drive, 508-869-6111

Groton library Pass admits 2 people and allows a 10% discount at the gift shop.

Pepperell library Home of the Worcester County Horticultural Society. The pass also allows free admission and discounts to over 120 Arboreta, Gardens and Conservatories throughout the country. Garden Tour every Sunday at 2 p.m. from May to mid-October. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Roger Williams Park Zoo -Providence, RI http://www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org/

Groton library - Pass admits 4 people for a reduced admission of $5 per Adult(13-61 YRS), $4 per Senior(62 ), and $3 per Child (3-12 yrs). Not valid on any fund-raising exhibits. Zoo closes at 2 on June 26.

Tyngsboro library Admits 4 with $5 charge for adults, $4 charge for seniors and $3 per child.

Discovery Museum Acton http://www.discoverymuseums.org/

177 Main Street, Acton. Closed Monday all year. Summer Hours: 9 AM to 4:30 PM, Tuesday through Sunday. School Year: 1 PM to 4:30 PM Tuesday & Friday; 9 AM to 4:30 PM Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. 978-264-4200

Groton library Pass admits three people per day to both the Children's and Science Discovery Museums for a reduced admission fee of $4 per person. STARTING ON JUNE 14, THE MUSEUMS WILL BE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9-4:30.

Tyngsboro library Admits 3, half price.

Pepperell library Each pass admits 3 people to both museums, There is a $1 charge/person

New England Quilt Museum Lowell http://www.nequiltmuseum.org/

Groton library Pass admits 2 people to all exhibits at no charge. It also covers exhibit openings and a 10% discount in the museum store.

Dunstable library - yes

Davis Farmland Sterling http://www.davisfarmland.com/

Redstone Hill Road (off Rte 62), Sterling, MA 978-422-MOOO(6666),

Groton library Davis' Farmland pass allows admission for up to 6 people at $6.95 per person. At Davis' Mega Maze the pass is valid in August only and allows admission for up to 6 people at $7.95 per person. WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE POSTED DAILY BY 8AM ON THE PHONE.

Pepperell library Does NOT include maze admission. M-F only, One pass admits up to 6 people, plus a $3 charge per person, subject to weather.

Hands On Art Museum Shirley

3 Lancaster Road, Shirley. Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Hours: 10 AM to 4:30 PM, Wednesday through Saturday. 978-425-6161

Groton library Pass admits 2 people. Children under the age of 2 admitted free.

Tyngsboro library Admits 3.

Pepperell library Patrons can reserve up to 1 admission coupon per visit. Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday.

Butterfly Place Westford http://www.butterflyplace-ma.com/homeA.htm

120 Tyngsboro Road, Westford. Seasonal Hours: 10 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Sunday, March 1 thru Columbus Day. 978-392-0955

Tyngsboro library Admits 2. One set of passes per family per season.

Patrons can reserve up to 1 admission coupon/visit.

Christa McAuliffe Planetarium Concord NH http://www.starhop.com/

3 Institute Drive, Concord, NH. Closed Monday. Hours: 10 AM to 4 PM, Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday; Friday to 8 PM, Saturday to 6 PM

Tyngsboro library. $22 off admission.

Dunstable library - yes via the Museum of Science passes

Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm Street, Fitchburg

978-345-4207

Pepperell library Admission to this museum is with the Fruitands Museum Pass

Wheelock Family Theatre, 200 The Riverway, Boston

617-734-4760

Pepperell library Pass is good for one free ticket or group.

Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury Street, Worcester

Museum open Wednesday through Sunday. 508-799-4406

Pepperell library One pass admits up to 4 people.

There are many other discount tickets available to those of you whose child is participating in the 'Explore other worlds' reading program at your local library such as The Sports Museum of New England, Southwich Zoo, Old Sturbridge VillageEric Carle Museum of Picture book art, Eastern states exposition and more!