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Museum Pass Program

The Westfield Athenaeum partners with many different organizations to offer free or discounted museum passes. Now, you can reserve physical and digital passes online! Click on the "Book Now" button for an institution you're interested in to see available dates. Click on a date you're interested in reserving, fill out the form and you're all set! On the day of your reservation, you can pick up the physical pass at the Reference Desk in the Athenaeum. You'll simply need a valid library card to pick up the pass for the day.

Passes must be returned by 9am on the day after your reservation. We ask that patrons please return physical passes promptly, as we have many people who wish to use the museum passes on a daily basis.  

If you're experiencing difficulty navigating or have any additional questions, please give us a call at (413) 568-7833. Our staff are happy to assist you!

Many thanks to the Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum for their continued support of all of our museum passes!

Amelia Park

The Children’s Museum “encourages and inspires children's imaginations while helping them learn about the world around them - and beyond! (check out our space exploration exhibit!) Children of all ages can build, pretend they are a doctor or nurse, become a teller in the bank exhibit, find dinosaur bones, and have fun while moving and exercising or simply join us for one of our special...

Berkshire Museum

“The Berkshire Museum combines art, science, and history to create thought-provoking exhibitions and experiences for adults and children alike. We are constantly bringing our collection to life in fascinating new ways – you never know what you’ll find!” This pass offers half price admission for up to two adults and two children.

EcoTarium

“The EcoTarium museum of science and nature in Worcester, Massachusetts, offers an indoor-outdoor experience to visitors of all ages. Guests are encouraged to explore three floors of indoor interactive exhibits, live animal habitats, daily Science Discovery programs, hikes through forest and meadow nature trails, outdoor imaginative play, and a train ride (seasonal) around the 45+ acre...

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

Created in honor of Eric Carle, the famed author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, “The Carle is the international champion for picture books. We collect, preserve, and present picture books and picture-book illustrations for audiences passionate about children’s literature.” This pass offers free admission for up to two adults and four children.

Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

“Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) published more than 30 books, but it was her best-selling anti-slavery novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin that catapulted her to international celebrity and secured her place in history. She believed her actions could make a positive difference. Her words changed the world.” This pass offers free admission for two people.

Holyoke Children’s Museum

“Beginning with our signature exhibit, the Curvy Climber, you can navigate your way throughout the Museum and return over and over again and never tire of watching the little ones explore and play. The Children’s Museum at Holyoke is dedicated to its mission to enhance the educational and cultural awareness of all children through the arts, the sciences, and the world around them. The Museum...

Mark Twain House & Museum

This attraction preserves the legacy and home of Samuel Clemens, better known by his pen name of Mark Twain. This pass offers one free adult or two free children’s tickets with purchase of an adult ticket.

MASS MoCA

“The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) is one of the world’s liveliest centers for making and enjoying today’s most evocative art. With vast galleries and a stunning collection of indoor and outdoor performing arts venues, MASS MoCA is able to embrace all forms of art: music, sculpture, dance, film, painting, photography, theater, and new, boundary-crossing works of art that...

Massachusetts State Parks

“The Department of Conservation and Recreation manages over 150 state parks across the Commonwealth. These protected lands include mountains, freshwater beaches, saltwater beaches, and much more.” This pass offers free parking for one personal vehicle at over 50 day-use facilities in the Massachusetts State Parks system that charge a parking fee.

Museum of Fine Arts Boston

"The MFA is open. Open to new ideas that broaden our perspectives. Open to every visitor, from the curious to the lifelong learner. Open to new possibilities discovered through art. Showcasing ancient artistry and modern masterpieces, local legends and global visionaries, our renowned collection of nearly 500,000 works tells the story of the human experience—a story that holds unique meaning...

Norman Rockwell Museum

"The Norman Rockwell Museum illuminates the power of American illustration art to reflect and shape society, and advances the enduring values of kindness, respect, and social equity portrayed by Norman Rockwell." This pass offers discounted admission of $10 each for up to two people.

Old Sturbridge Village

“Welcome to Old Sturbridge Village, a recreated 1830s rural New England town! Explore our 200+ acres and 40 historical buildings, chat with costumed historians as they work the tasks of the past, and be inspired by the stories of early 19th-century rural New England life.” This pass offers half-price daytime admission for up to four people.

Pioneer Valley Symphony

“As one of the country’s most established community orchestras, the PVS has been bringing exceptional live symphonic and choral music to the Pioneer Valley for over 80 years. Founded in Greenfield in 1939, the PVS ensembles perform high-quality symphonic and choral music in Greenfield, Northampton, and Amherst, drawing its audience from the wider Pioneer Valley and southern Vermont.” This pass ...

Springfield Museums

“Located in the heart of downtown Springfield, Massachusetts, the Springfield Museums offer access to five world-class museums,” including The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, Springfield Science Museum, Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts, and the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield...

Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute

“In 1950 Sterling and Francine Clark chartered the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute as a home for their extensive art collection. Opened to the public in 1955, the Clark has built upon this extraordinary group of works to become one of the most beloved and respected art museums in the world, known for its intimate galleries and stunning natural environment. One of the few institutions in...

USS Constitution Museum

“We serve as the memory and educational voice of USS Constitution by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the stories of “Old Ironsides” and those associated with her. We seek to engage all ages in the story of Constitution to spark excitement about maritime culture, naval service, and the American experience. We will share “Old Ironsides”’ contributions with a global audience, and we will str...

Wadsworth Athenaeum Museum of Art

“Founded in 1842 with a vision for infusing art into the American experience, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is home to a collection of nearly 50,000 works of art, spanning 5,000 years and encompassing European art from antiquity to contemporary as well as American art from the 1600s through today. The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is the oldest continuously-operating public art museum...

Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center

“Beginning its journey in the late 1800s, The Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center continues to be an integral part of our region's diverse cultural and educational environment. Today, The Zoo is a private, non-profit organization governed by the Forest Park Zoological Society. Situated in Forest Park, a 735-acre woodland park in Springfield, The Zoo is home to over 225 native and exotic animal r...