Museum Passes

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• Passes may be checked out for 3 days only 
• One pass per family may be checked out at one time
• Passes must be checked out and returned to Richards Memorial Library.
• Adult patrons (18+) with a valid CW MARS library card in good standing* are able to reserve passes.

*Accounts that are expired or have more than $10 in fines to any CW MARS library may not check out passes.

Venues

• A​dmission policies vary with each pass. 
• Passes are not valid for special events. 
• Please check the location's website for current admission prices. 
• Institutional policies including opening/closing, hours, and capacity levels for each location are subject to change; please check with the venue before heading out.

Ecotarium Expires 11/30/2025

222 Harrington Way

Worcester, MA  01604

(508) 929-2700

ecotarium.org

Each coupon is valid for 50% discount admission for up to 2 adults and 2 children. Children under 2 are always free. Coupons do not cover the cost for tickets to the Planetarium, Explorer Express Train, or special ticketed events.

• Complete the information on the back of the coupon before use. Present coupon upon arrival at the venue.
• Coupons are one-use only, not day-specific, and do not need to be returned to RML.
• To obtain a coupon from RML in Paxton. visit the library
• For current Ecotarium policies and visitor guidelines, please visit ecotarium.org.

Generously sponsored by the Friends of Richards Memorial Library.

MA DCR Parking Pass Expires 12/31/2025

https://www.mass.gov/visit-massachusetts-state-parks

Parking Pass waives the parking fee requirement at most state parks and beaches. A comprehensive list of participating Mass DCR facilities is available at the library desk or online at: https://www.mass.gov/guides/parking-at-massachusetts-state-parks

Generously sponsored by MA DCR's Use Nature as Your Library Program.

Updated December 18, 2024

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill Expires 4/30/26

(former name: Tower Hill Botanic Garden)

11 French Drive

Boylston, MA 01505

(508) 869-6111

https://nebg.org/

Offers half-off admission for up to 2 people, with library pass.

Plan your visit here: https://nebg.org/planyourvisit/

Paxton patrons can also receive free gardening advice through Tower Hill's Horticultural Help Line, open every Wednesday from 12noon-4pm. Call 508.869.6111 x104 or email hortline@towerhillbg.org

Generously sponsored by the Friends of Richards Memorial Library.

Updated: Updated June 10, 2025

Old Sturbridge Village Expires 11/30/2025

1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd.

Sturbridge, MA 01566

(800) 733-1830

www.osv.org

• Passes provide half-price admission for up to 4 people. Cannot be used for evening/special programs/performances. 
• Patrons may come to OSV with the pass and purchase the discounted tickets when they arrive at the Visitor Center.
• To borrow the pass from RML in Paxton, call (508) 754-0793 or visit the library.
• For current OSV policies and visitor guidelines, please visit www.osv.org.

Generously sponsored by the Barre Savings Charitable Foundation.

Updated: October 18, 2024

The Trustees of Reservations - Expired! Waiting for new passes.

200 High Street, 4th Floor

Boston, MA 02110

(617) 542-7696

thetrustees.org

One pass provides free or reduced admission for 2 adults and children under 18 at over 100 Trustees properties across the state, including Fruitlands and deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum. 

*Passes are valid for admission only; not valid for discounts at parking kiosks, stores, cafes, Inns, campgrounds, at special events or programs, on equipment rentals, or in place of any permits or passes.

*To use Passes at Fruitlands, deCordova, or Castle Hill, please enter the promo code "GOPASS" when securing a timed ticket. Passes are available at www.thetrustees.org/passes

*Passes are one-use only and do not need to be returned to the library.

The Trustees property guide, Where Wonder Happens, is available for patron reference at the library circulation desk.

Generously sponsored by the Friends of RML.

Updated June 10, 2025

USS Constitution Museum - Expires 1/31/2026

Building 22

Charlestown Navy Yard

Charlestown, MA 02129

(617) 426-1812

ussconsitutionmuseum.org

One pass provides free admission for up to

9 people per day.

Updated 1/9/2025

Worcester Art Museum - Expires 10/31/2025

55 Salisbury St. 

Worcester, MA 01609

(508) 799-4406

www.worcesterart.org

Each pass provides 50% off admission fee for up to 2 adults and/or children. Children 17 and under are free. 

*Not accepted during Flora in Winter or other special events.

Generously sponsored by the Friends of Richards Memorial Library.

Updated October 18, 2024.