Here you will find suggestions for museums close to us.
The Paige Memorial Library purchases passes to museums so that our patrons in good standing can enjoy a discount or even free admission. Sadly, some museums have discontinued their discount programs.
Some museums offer free admission on special days and do not need a pass from the Paige. Explore their websites to discover operating hours and rules.
Prices and rules are subject to change and are set by the participating organizations, so it is always a good idea to check before you go.
****Passes must be returned promptly after use to be available for other patrons. Failure to return passes will result in a fine or a much higher replacement cost.
USS Constitution – 3rd St., Boston, MA 02129 (617) 242-5670 Up to 9 free admissions
Salem Witch Museum – 19 ½ Washington Square, North, Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1692 00/544/1692 www.salemwitchmuseum.comDiscounted admission for up to 6. Not valid in October
Springfield Museums – 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA 01103 (413) 263-6800 ½ price admissions with one paid admission – Not valid during Special events including Flora in Winter. https://springfieldmuseums.org Check the website for Free First Wednesdays – Children under 3 are FREE
Worcester Art Museum – 55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609 (508) 799-4406 Each Pass Card may be used for 50% off the museum admission fee for 2 adults and 2 children. Free 17 and under. 2025 Free Days: https://www.worcesterart.org/visit/discounted-special-admission/
New Salem Museum and Academy of Fine Art OPEN Wednesday through Sunday, 10AM – 5PM. CLOSED Winter Break: January 1st — February 15th AND Major holidays /https://www.newsalemmuseum.com/ Free for 2 adults.
EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 50% off for 2 adults and 2 children: https://ecotarium.org/ (508) 929 2700 – open Tuesday – Sunday 10am-5pm
Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, (800) 733-1830 half price for standard daytime admission for one party up to 4 visitors. Wed -Sunday 9:30 to 5:00
Prices and rules are set by the participating organizations and are subject to change.
The Icon Museum and Study Center – 203 Union Street, Clinton, MA 01510 (978) 598-5000. https://www.iconmuseum.org/Check the website for free admission on the first Sunday of the month.
Visit the Museums for All website for museums providing reduced or free admission for visitors presenting their EBT cards. This reduced rate is available during all normal operating hours for up to four individuals per EBT card. With a year-round open door policy, Museums for All invites low-income visitors to feel welcome at cultural institutions.
Museums for All is a national, branded access program that encourages individuals of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits. The cost of museum admission can be a barrier for many low-income families.
Bank of America customers visit museums across the country for FREE on the first full weekend of each month. Please present an active debit or credit card featuring the Bank of America or Merrill Lynch name and logo, plus an active, valid photo ID.The list can be found here: https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/museums-on-us-partners
EBT Card to Culture program – Find free and discounted admissions to many of the Commonwealth’s museums and cultural institutions. Check here for details:
Veterans FREE Military FREE with valid ID, including 1 guest. We also participate in the Blue Star Museums program (Memorial Day to Labor Day). Check here for details:
The Clark Institute of Artoffers free admission for certain events to children, full time students, MA teachers, and anyone with an EBT card. We also have free admission day the first Sunday of every month from October through May.. Check here for details: https://www.clarkart.edu/visit/hours-and-admission
The Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park No admission fees are charged to attend the regular programs offered by the Park Service rangers at this time. Several sites across the Blackstone River Valley of Rhode Island and Massachusetts are:
Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark District
Blackstone River State Park
Ashton Historic District
Slatersville Historic District
Whitinsville Historic District
Hopedale Village Historic District
Blackstone River and the tributaries of Blackstone River
Blackstone Canal
Addison Gallery of American Art at Philips Academy 180 Main St, Andover, MA | Hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm; Sunday: 1 pm – 5 pm The Addison Gallery’s collection of American art is one of the most comprehensive in the world, including more than 17,000 objects spanning the 18th century to the present. Admission to the Addison Gallery is always free and open to the public.
The Davis Museum at Wellesley College 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA | Hours: Tuesday – Sunday: 11 am – 5 pm One of the oldest and most acclaimed academic fine art museums in the United States, The Davis Museum is characterized by collections that span global history from Ancient times to yesterday. Admission to the Davis Museum is always free and open to the public.
Massachusetts Historical Society 1154 Boylston St, Boston, MA | Hours: Monday – Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm Massachusetts Historical Society’s extraordinary collections tell the story of America through millions of rare and unique documents, artifacts, and irreplaceable national treasures. Admission to the Massachusetts Historical Society is always free and open to the public.
The McMullen Museum of Art at Boston College 2101 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA | Hours: Monday – Wednesday: 10 am – 5 pm; Thursday: 10 am – 8 pm; Friday: 10 am – 5 pm; Saturday – Sunday: 12 pm – 5pm The McMullen Museum of Art has mounted more than sixty large-scale loan exhibitions and its permanent collection features Renaissance and Baroque paintings and tapestries, nineteenth-century American works of art, prints, and photographs. Admission to the McMullen Museum is always free and open to the public.
MIT List Visual Arts Center 20 Ames St, Cambridge, MA | Hours: Tuesday – Wednesday: 12 pm – 6 pm; Thursday: 12 pm – 8 pm; Friday – Sunday: 12 pm – 6 pm As the contemporary art museum at MIT, the List Center presents a dynamic program of six to nine special exhibitions in its galleries annually. Admission to the MIT List Visual Arts Center is always free and open to the public.
Norman Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library 700 Boylston St, Boston, MA | Hours: Monday – Thursday: 10 am – 7 pm; Friday – Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm; Sunday: 1 pm – 5 pm The Norman Leventhal Map Center inspires curiosity with its exhibitions featuring maps and other cartographic materials to illuminate history, geography, world cultures, science, and contemporary issues. Admission to the Norman Leventhal Map & Education Center is always free and open to the public.
Rose Art Museum at Brandies University 415 South St, Waltham, MA | Hours: Wednesday – Sunday: 11 am – 5 pm With its international collections and changing exhibitions, the Rose Museum at Brandeis University is dedicated to 20th and 21st-century art. Admission to the Rose Museum is always free and open to the public.
The ICA is free for all visitors every Thursday from 5 to 9 PM. Tickets for Free Thursday Nights will be available online at 10 AM on that Thursday morning.
Museums in Massachusetts – Call or check websites for times and costs.
