Free & discounted tickets to 18 museums, cruises, and other attractions with your Boston Public Library card

Books aren’t the only perk of The Boston Public Library. You can also get free and discounted admission to <a href="https://www.bpl.org/museum-passes/">museums and experiences</a> around the city every month. As long as you have a physical library card, you can reserve one of these passes per 30 days in person or online. Note that there are a limited number of passes available per date, so reserving in advance gives you a better chance of scoring the hot ticket passes. &gt; PASSES AVAILABLE AT ALL BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATIONS  1) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/boston-children-s-museum-boston-406168">Boston Children’s Museum</a><ul><li>Perk: $11 for up to four visitors </li></ul>2) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/the-peabody-museum-of-archaeology-and-ethnology-cambridge-407949">Harvard Museums of Science and Culture</a><ul><li>Perk: Free admission for up to four visitors</li><li>The Harvard Museums of Science and Culture include the <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/harvard-museum-of-natural-history-cambridge-407397">Harvard Museum of Natural History</a>, the <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/harvard-museum-of-the-ancient-near-east-cambridge-443089">Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East</a>, the <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/the-peabody-museum-of-archaeology-and-ethnology-cambridge-407949">Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology</a>, and the <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/the-harvard-collection-of-historical-scientific-instruments-cambridge-443085">Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments</a>.</li></ul>3) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/the-mapparium-boston-400041">Mapparium at the Mary Baker Eddy Library</a><ul><li>Perk: Free admission for up to four visitors</li></ul>4) <a href="https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-conservation-recreation">Massachusetts DCR ParkPass Hang Tag</a><ul><li>Perk: Free parking for one passenger vehicle</li></ul>5) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/museum-of-fine-arts-boston-boston-407922">Museum of Fine Arts Boston</a><ul><li>Perk: $10 per ticket for two adults, $10 per ticket for four children aged 7-17</li></ul>6) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/boston-museum-of-science-boston-406176">Museum of Science Boston </a><ul><li>Perk: Free admission for up to four visitors</li></ul>7) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/new-england-aquarium-boston-406171">New England Aquarium </a><ul><li>Perk: Free admission for up to four visitors</li></ul>8) <a href="https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/">USS Constitution Museum</a><ul><li>Perk: Free admission for up to nine visitors</li></ul> &gt; PASSES AVAILABLE AT SELECTED BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATIONS  1) <a href="https://www.bostonharborislands.org/ferryschedule2023/">Boston Harbor Island Ferry Cruise</a><ul><li>Perk: 50% off tickets from 6/20 - 9/2, 9/5 - 9/22, and 9/27 - 10/11</li><li>Library locations: Central Library</li></ul>2) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/institute-of-contemporary-art-boston-boston-407925">Institute of Contemporary Art Boston</a><ul><li>Perk: $10 per ticket for two visitors</li><li>Library locations: Central Library, Jamaica Plain</li></ul>3) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/isabella-stewart-gardner-museum-general-admission-boston-365042">Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum</a><ul><li>Perk: $5 per ticket for four visitors </li><li>Library locations: Brighton, Central Library, Grove Hall, Jamaica Plain, Parker Hill, Roslindale, Roxbury, West Roxbury, West End, South Boston</li></ul>4) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/john-f-kennedy-presidential-library-and-museum-boston-407951">John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum</a><ul><li>Perk: 50% off one ticket for Boston Library cardholder</li><li>Library locations: Central Library, Jamaica Plain, South Boston, West Roxbury</li></ul>5) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/larz-anderson-auto-museum-brookline-407976">Larz Anderson Museum</a><ul><li>Perk: Free admission for four visitors</li><li>Library locations: Connolly, Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury</li></ul>6) <a href="https://www.massaudubon.org/places-to-explore/wildlife-sanctuaries">Mass Audubon Wildlife Sanctuaries </a><ul><li>Perk: $2 per ticket for four visitors</li><li>Library locations: Central Library, East Boston, Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury</li></ul>7) <a href="https://revolutionaryspaces.org/">Revolutionary Spaces</a><ul><li>Perk: Free admission for two adults and two children</li><li>Library locations: Central Library, Jamaica Plain</li></ul>8) <a href="https://pem.org/">Peabody Essex Museum</a><ul><li>Perk: $12 per ticket for two visitors </li><li>Library locations: Central Library </li></ul>9) <a href="https://thetrustees.org/">Trustees GO Pass</a><ul><li>Perk: Family membership rates for two adults and two children</li><li>Locations: Central Library, Jamaica Plain</li></ul>10) <a href="https://www.zoonewengland.org/">Zoo New England</a><ul><li>Perk: $9 per ticket for six adults and $6 per ticket for six children</li><li>Library locations: Central Library, Chinatown, Connolly, East Boston, Egleston Square, Grove Hall, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Lower Mills, Roslindale, South Boston, Uphams Corner, West Roxbury</li></ul>

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Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

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S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

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S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

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S21: roundups

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S28: calendar experiences

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S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

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S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

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S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

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S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

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S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

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S19: interest based

Discover kid-friendly fun in Boston, Massachusetts, and surrounding areas! Enjoy hands-on exhibits at the Boston Children’s Museum, explore the New England Aquarium, and visit the Franklin Park Zoo. Find parks, playgrounds, and seasonal events perfect for families across Massachusetts.

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S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

Boston Bars and Restaurants: Events and Openings

Food & drink experiences in Boston

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