Kids activity guideA little help with the cost
Have EBT, WIC or ConnectorCare? See venue offers
Library passes and other ways to save on family activities. These are conditional offers, not general free admission.
Check the final price and reservation instructions before booking. Each library and venue sets its own rules; living in Medford does not establish eligibility in another town.
Boston Family Days
Eligible Boston K–12 and Boston Pre-K students can receive a Boston Family Days pass for free admission for the child and up to two guests at participating museums, zoo, aquarium and historic sites on the first and second Sunday of each month through December 2026.
Source checked Sep 19, 2026. Check the official city page and each institution before going.
Choose the city of the library issuing the pass, not the city of the museum. Each library has its own selection, eligibility rules and reservation calendar.
Covers the 10 launch towns: Medford, Somerville, Malden, Cambridge, Arlington, Melrose, Winchester, Stoneham, Everett and Boston. ZIP codes help select a library city; they do not confirm residency, card eligibility or pass availability. Your ZIP stays in this page and is not saved.
Confirm library-card eligibility and pass availability with Medford Library. A pass reservation may be separate from reserving venue admission. Call the library: 781-395-7950.
Checked Sep 13, 2026. Check availability before reserving.
Checked Sep 13, 2026. Check availability before reserving.
Somerville lists its cultural passes as available to all adults with a valid Minuteman library card. You may borrow one pass per day and each pass once per month.
Some passes are emailed; others require pickup. A museum may also require a separate timed ticket. Check the specific pass for the admission price and guest limit.
Somerville eligibility & reservationsChecked Sep 15, 2026. Check availability before reserving.
Malden describes its museum pass program as available to Malden residents. Confirm your card eligibility before reserving.
Depending on the pass, you receive an electronic coupon or collect a physical pass. Check the museum’s current hours separately; the library calendar may not reflect changes. Admission prices and guest limits depend on the offer.
Malden eligibility & reservationsChecked Sep 15, 2026. Check availability before reserving.
Cambridge Public Library says you need a valid Minuteman library card to reserve. Passes can be reserved up to 30 days ahead: one pass per household per day, and the same museum once every 30 days.
Physical passes are picked up at the library location you choose, on a day it is open. A museum may also require its own timed ticket.
Cambridge pass reservationsChecked Sep 29, 2026. Check availability before reserving.
Arlington lists its museum passes in its own reservation system. We could not check the library’s rules automatically, so confirm who can reserve, the limits and pickup on the pass page before you plan.
Arlington pass reservationsChecked Sep 29, 2026. Check availability before reserving.
Passes can be reserved up to 4 weeks ahead: one pass per household per day, and some venues are limited to two passes a month. Melrose’s pass page does not say who can reserve, so confirm your card eligibility with the library.
Most passes are digital; a few must be picked up, and some must be returned before the library opens the next day. The pass is not a ticket and does not guarantee admission on a chosen date.
Melrose pass rules & reservationsChecked Sep 29, 2026. Check availability before reserving.
Winchester Public Library says its passes are for Winchester residents only. A household may reserve passes for two museums per week (Monday to Sunday).
Some passes must be returned by 9:30 AM the day after use, and late passes have a $5-a-day fine.
Winchester pass rules & reservationsChecked Sep 29, 2026. Check availability before reserving.
Stoneham’s passes are for library users 18 and older with a card in good standing. You can choose a date up to 90 days ahead: one pass per day, and the same pass once a week.
Online booking is paused while the library moves to a new reservation system, so call the library to book: 781-438-1324. Some passes are emailed; others are picked up during library hours.
Stoneham pass rulesChecked Sep 29, 2026. Check availability before reserving.
Everett residents can reserve passes up to 30 days ahead. Other NOBLE library card holders can borrow passes on the day, at either Everett library.
One pass per family per day (two a week during school vacation weeks), and each pass once a month. Many passes print at home or show on your phone; some are one-time coupons picked up at the library.
Everett pass rules & reservationsChecked Sep 29, 2026. Check availability before reserving.
Boston Public Library passes need an active physical library card; an eCard cannot reserve. To upgrade an eCard, bring photo ID and proof of Massachusetts residency to any BPL location.
One pass per day, and each pass once in 30 days. Some passes are digital; returnable passes are picked up on the day of your reservation.
Boston pass reservationsChecked Sep 29, 2026. Check availability before reserving.
You only need one accepted card—not all three. Check the card labels at each venue below. Guest limits and Massachusetts residency rules still apply. No library pass or town ZIP match needed.
Six places to start. Official offer pages checked Sep 15, 2026; ticket availability and opening hours are separate. CGplay does not collect benefit-card details.
FREE Exhibit Halls admission with a qualifying card
EBT or WIC: up to 4 admissions. ConnectorCare: cardholder only; cannot combine with EBT/WIC.
Bring your card and a valid state photo ID. EBT cards from other states are accepted. Call 617-723-2500 to arrange free or discounted tickets in advance. Extra attractions such as the Planetarium are separate.
$1 per person with a qualifying card
EBT, SUN Bucks, WIC or ConnectorCare: cardholder plus up to 5 family members (6 total).
EBT, SUN Bucks and WIC cards from any state qualify. Show your valid card at Admissions. General admission reservations are no longer required or accepted; check opening hours before travelling.
$3 per person with EBT or WIC
EBT or WIC: up to 4 people per card, per visit. ConnectorCare is not listed for this offer.
Show a valid card at entry; use cash or another payment method. Advance online tickets are strongly recommended. Select the EBT/WIC ticket option before paying; discounts cannot be refunded after purchase. The site currently lists a maintenance closure through September 17, 2026.
$5 per person with Massachusetts EBT or WIC
Massachusetts residents: up to 4 tickets with a Massachusetts EBT or WIC card. ConnectorCare, Pandemic-EBT and SUN Bucks are not accepted.
Book through the EBT/WIC reservation link on the official page and bring your confirmation and card to the Box Office. Gate purchase is possible, but entry can sell out. Online payment requires a credit card. Aquarium admission only; excludes whale watches and Simons Theatre. Cannot combine discounts.
$7 per person at the gate with Massachusetts EBT or WIC
EBT/WIC: up to 4 people. Online EBT tickets add $1.50 each. ConnectorCare: $11 per person, fee included, up to 4 people.
Massachusetts residents only; offers listed through December 31, 2026. General daytime admission only; evening events are separate. Bring your physical card. WIC purchases are at the gate. EBT online purchases require ID.me verification. ConnectorCare tickets are purchased through the Health Connector link on the official page.
See the full statewide Card to Culture program & participating lists
Ages 0–18 can join free and bring one adult guest free. The child must attend. Reserve ahead; same-day availability is not guaranteed.
Membership rules & sign-upChecked Sep 13, 2026.
October 12, 2026: free admission for Massachusetts residents with a valid MA ZIP code. Tickets are issued in person, first come, first served.
September 17 and October 15, 2026: pay what you wish, $5 minimum, after 5 pm. Buy general admission in person that evening.
Official dates & conditionsChecked Sep 13, 2026. Availability not guaranteed.