Museum & Cultural Attractions Passes

Woods Memorial Library has the following passes available for various museums and cultural attractions throughout New England. Most passes may be taken out of the library for a 3-day loan period*. Other passes are like coupons and do not need to be returned to the library, and may be used up until its expiration date. Library patrons need to reserve the checkout passes for specific dates. To reserve your pass, please call 978-355-2533, or come in to the library. We are continually adding new passes to our list, and, as always, we encourage people and businesses to consider donating a Museum/Cultural Attractions Pass – it’s a great way to contribute to the community!

Annual Parks Pass -- Free parking (some exclusions apply)
Discover the natural wonders of the Massachusetts' Department of Conservation and Recreation's Parks! Free parking for one vehicle at most state parks. Review the pass for complete details.

TheDiscovery Museums in Acton: including the Children's Discovery Museum and the Science Discovery Museum-- This pass admits three (3) people at half price to one Museum; admission to the second Museum is free. Additional people in your party pay regular admission prices. These two museums are children friendly. This pass is sponsored by the Barre PTO.

EcoTarium -- Discount admission for 2 adults and 2 children in one vehicle
Located in nearby Worcester, the EcoTarium is on the forefront of bringing science and nature education to schoolchildren in grades K-12. Each year, the museum serves thousands of schoolchildren from across the region and strives to provide unique and exciting avenues to explore science and nature inside the classroom and out.

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art -- Free admission for 2 adults and 4 children
Located in Amherst, MA, the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art makes a wonderful visit for children of all ages offering “a colorful journey…through the pages of old and new picture book favorites.” With three exhibition galleries, hand-on art studio, library for reading and storytelling, films, lectures, performances, and a café and museum store, the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is well worth a visit.

Higgins Armory Museum -- Free admission for up to 4 people
The Higgins Armory Museum, with 5,000 objects on 4 floors, is the only institution in the Northeast dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition, and interpretation of arms and armor. A visit to the Higgins, located in nearby Worcester, will spark your imagination with the fact behind the fairytale! Pass was sponsored by the Barre Youth Commission.

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston -- Discount admission for 2 people
The MFA is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world;the collection encompasses nearly 450,000 works of art. The Museum welcomes more than one million visitors each year to experience art from ancient Egyptian to contemporary, special exhibitions, and innovative educational programs.

Summer Reading Program Passes -- Available beginning Summer 2010
Summer reading program participants are eligible for coupon passes to many area attractions. A detailed list of the 2008 supporters will be available soon.

Tower Hill Botanic Garden -- Free admission for two adults and any children under 19 years old
Enjoy walks in the gardens, hike the woodland trails and learn about the dynamic interaction of plants and animals. Located in nearby Boylston, MA, you can participate in the exciting schedule of special events at the Garden that will lead you to a closer connection to horticulture, art and music.

Worcester Art Museum -- Free admission for 2 people (Donated by the Barre Youth Commission)
Located in nearby Worcester, yet world-renowned for its 35,000-piece collection, Worcester Art Museum features must-see masterpieces spanning the globe from ancient mosaics to Contemporary Art. Special exhibitions showcase masterworks, seldom-seen gems, and important works on loan. The Worcester Art Museum provides year-round occasions to learn about and celebrate the arts. The Museum’s arts education and appreciation program promotes lifelong learning through creative classes and workshops for all ages and abilities, interpretation in the galleries, artmaking experiences in the studios, family-oriented activities and performances, and special lectures and tours.

* If passes are lost or not returned, the library patron will be held responsible for a $50.00 pass replacement fee.