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City of Boston (participating museums)
Students who live full-time in Boston, including home school students in grades K–12, can visit many cultural institutions free with up to two guests on the first and second Sundays of each month through December 2026. Participants include the Boston Children's Museum, Franklin Park Zoo, Museum of Science, Museum of Fine Arts, New England Aquarium, Institute of Contemporary Art, JFK Library, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and USS Constitution Museum. Non-BPS families register online with the City and get a pass by email.
- Ages: K–12 students who live in Boston, plus two guests
- Cost: Free for the student and up to two guests
- When: 1st and 2nd Sundays through December 2026 (next: Nov 1, Nov 8, Dec 6, Dec 13) · Not listed on source
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New England Aquarium
Special pricing for homeschool families on Tuesdays. Aquarium admission is $21 for adults and $12 for children ages 3–11. An Aquarium admission plus giant screen movie bundle is $26 for adults and $17 for children. Book at least one business day ahead and get one free adult chaperone ticket with each paid student admission.
- Ages: All ages
- Cost: Aquarium: adults $21, children (3–11) $12. With movie: adults $26, children $17
- When: Tuesdays, Sept 8–Dec 22, 2026 · Not listed on source
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Boston Public Library
Boston Public Library cardholders can reserve passes to participating museums. Reserve online, by phone or in person. An active physical library card is required; an eCard does not work.
- Ages: All ages
- Cost: Free or discounted with a library card (varies by museum)
- When: Year-round, while passes last · Not listed on source
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