Museum Passes
This program is funded by the Friends of the Joshua Hyde Public Library. Consider joining today to support this and other great programs! We are currently offering passes to the museums and attractions shown below. Click on the pass of interest to see more details. See the Museum Pass Program Rules below.
USS Constitution - Boston
Building 22, Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown
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Free admission for up to 9 people
Suggested donation of $25 per family.
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N.E. Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
11 French Drive, Boylston at 50% discount
Boylston, MA
Check with JHPL for details 508 347-2512. Limited number of passes
Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge MA
Half off up to 4 adult or children
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Old Sturbridge Village is free to all Sturbridge residents
Boston Museum of Science
Dated passes for up to 4 people’s - 50% off admission
Adults (12+) $31 Seniors (60+) $27
Child (3-11) $26 Child (under 3 (Free)
Your pass can only be used on the date printed on the pass
Ecotarium - Worcester
222 Harrington Way, Worcester
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50% off admission for up to 2 adults and 2 children in Children under 2 are free.​
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Normal Admission: Adult $24, Children (2-18) $18,
State Parks - Massachusetts
Parking Pass - free parking
The Parking Pass is not valid for camping or at the following locations – Quabbin Reservoir Boat Launch Areas, Squantum Point, North Point, any metered facilities, or Draw Seven Commuter lots
Museum of Fine Arts
Valid for up to 2 adults and 4 youths (ages 7 to 17) at 50% of regular admission,
Worcester Art Museum
Valid for up to 2 adults and 2 children at 50% off regular admission
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Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 Washington Square North, Salem, MA
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This library pass is valid for Six (6) discounted tickets
Ticket Discount with library pass:
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Museum of Worcester
This library pass is valid for Two (2) tickets
Ticket Discount with library pass: Free
Regular Admission Price: Adult $5; Seniors/Students $4; Children (18 & under):Free
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JFK Presidential Library
Columbia Point, Boston MA
Present your physical or digital Massachusetts library card at the Admissions Desk to receive a 50% discount. No pass is needed but library card required for each visitor. Visitors aged 12 and under receive free admission.
Regular Admission Price
Mark Twain House
Hartford Connecticut
Valid for up to 2 adults at 50% off regular admission OR 2 children free with the purchase of 1 adult ticket OR up to 3 Living History Tour tickets at discounted rate.
2 tour types available: House Tour or History Tour
History Tour not recommended for children under 8
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American Heritage
Half off regular price for up to 6 visitors
Regular Admission Price
Adult: $23
Child (3-16): $12
3 and under: Free
Senior (62+): $20
Military/Veterans: $20
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Museum Pass Program Rules
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Passes are available to all Friends’ members, Sturbridge residents and anyone with a valid C/W MARS library card. Library cards will be issued to Friends or residents who don’t have one.
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Passes must be picked up at the Joshua Hyde Public Library and must be returned the day after use. Maximum check-out time: 2 days with NO renewals available.
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Passes may only be reserved in advance by members of the Friends. Become a member. Contact the library directly to reserve passes up to 2 weeks in advance at phone number 508-347-2512
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Only one pass may be reserved at any time. Member may only reserve an additional pass after returning a previous pass.
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If the pass is not returned in a timely manner, patron may not use the museum pass program again in the current calendar year and will be financially responsible for lost/replacement pass.
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If not returned by the due date, a fine of $1 per day will be charged to the patron.
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After one week (7 days) of the pass not being returned, patron will be billed for the cost to purchase a replacement pass.
American Heritage
Half off regular price for up to 6 visitors
Regular Admission Price
Adult: $23
Child (3-16): $12
3 and under: Free
Senior (62+): $20
Military/Veterans: $20
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Historic New England
Historic homes all over New England.
Ticket Discount with library pass:
Free admission for 2 adults and their children.
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