PICK UP FREE AND DISCOUNTED MUSEUM PASSES AT THE LIBRARY TODAY WITH YOUR BHCC ID!
- HISTORIC NEW ENGLAND
FREE admission for 2 people and children under 18 with PASS.
Historic New England is the oldest, largest and the most comprehensive regional preservation organization in the country. It offers a unique opportunity to experience the lives and stories of New Englanders through their homes and possessions. Historic New England is operated by the society for the perservation of New England Antiquities.
To borrow the pass for one day, stop by the Lending Service Desk in the library.
- THE JOHN F. KENNEDY LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
PASS is valid for up to two adults, seniors or students with a $3.00 co-pay per person to the museum. Children 12 and under receive free admission.
Brought to you courtesy of the BHCC Student Government AssociationThe JFK Library and Museum exists to promote greater understanding of President Kennedy's life and the times in which he lived, as well as America's political and cultural history. The museum houses a comprehensive collection of artifacts from the life of John F. Kennedy that extends from his childhood through his assassination. Passes are available at the Lending Services Desk and can only be checked out for 1 day.
- ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM
A $5.00 admission will be charged at the door for all library PASS users -general admission only for 4 visitors. College students: $5.00 with current I.D.
Brought to you courtesy of the BHCC Student Government AssociationOriginally begun under the auspices of Isabella Stewart Gardner, the museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts, ranging from classical art works to rare books, that has remained unchanged since its inception. However, the museum is also innovative in its varying exhibitions of artwork from other museums, concerts and other offerings to the public. Stop by the Lending Services Desk today to pick up a pass for reduced admission and see the world class collection at this museum.
- THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
PASS entitles each visitor to $5.00 MFA general admission, redeemable at any ticket desk. Limit two people per pass. Pass entitles each visitor to upgrade to a special exhibition ticket for an additional $8 (plus the above), same day only, subject to availability.
Brought to you courtesy of the BHCC Student Government AssociationA world-renowned museum, the Museums of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston continually offers unique and changing exhibitions, which include modern and past art. Be sure to check out the MFA web site to see the lectures, concerts and films offered regularly by the museum. Go to the Lending Services Desk to check out a coupon good for 2 people.
- THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
FREE admission to the Exhibit Halls for up to 4 people with PASS.
Built in 1830, the Museum of Science features more than 400 interactive exhibits each year. Everyone should check out the Science in the Park exhibit " ...it exercises more than your muscles. It exercises your scientific thinking skills." Pick up a coupon at the Lending Services Desk. It is good for free admission only the Exhibit Halls for up to 4 people.
- THE NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM
Visitor co-pay $8.00 per person with PASS. Pass admits up to 4 people.
(Ticket not available in July and August)
Brought to you courtesy of the BHCC Student Government AssociationAlive with excitement! The New England Aquarium plaza beckons visitors from around the world to Boston's historic waterfront. Inside you can explore a 187,000-gallon Giant Ocean Tank full of tropical fish, sea turtles, sharks and much more. Go to the Lending Services Desk to pick pass good for up to 4 people. The reduced admission is $8.00 per person for all ages.
$2.00 admission per person with PASS. Pick up a coupon at the Lending Services Desk. It is good for admission for up to 6 people.
Founded in 1913 by a group of teachers in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the Boston Children's Museum began a "hands-on" tradition long before that phrase became commonplace.
As early as 1913, it meant engaging youth in identifying and marking nature walks, preparing specimens, making clay and wax models for exhibits, and even attempting a working model of the metropolitan water system.
The 1920's and 1930's began an era of Museum sponsored clubs that gave children the opportunity to explore the unfamiliar with naturalist hikes and bus trips.
In the 1960's, Michael Spock (museum director 1962-85) led the institution in revolutionizing the traditional museum experience, getting objects out of cases and into children's hands in exhibit areas where children could interact, experiment, and follow their own curiosity. Hands-on learning is now a part of American education and we are proud to have had a "hand" in it from the beginning.
Today, after 90 years, the Boston Children's Museum exists to help children understand and enjoy the world in which they live. As an early museum experience for children, our environment is informal, but our purpose is serious. We want children to grow up feeling secure and self-confident with respect for others and the natural world. We encourage imagination, curiosity, questioning, and realism. We provide opportunities for new insights, involvement with the world and understanding of human differences with world-class exhibits and programs.