meanders_some t1_iu1eiv3 wrote on October 27, 2022 at 8:53 PM

If you have a bpl card you should be able to find a free four person pass via their museum pass program. Just and FYI

JaylenBrownAllStar OP t1_iu1g00r wrote on October 27, 2022 at 9:03 PM

What’s a bpl card?

mac2016 t1_iu1j4jz wrote on October 27, 2022 at 9:24 PM

Boston Public Library. They offer museum passes. Most MA libraries only offer 50% off the aquarium but the Boston library offers completely free admission.

And yes you would just get in line at the aquarium to redeem your ticket. Whether through city pass or library coupon. I was nervous about them running out of reservations but when I got to the window they told me I didn’t have to worry about that.

jamesland7 t1_iu1l8bg wrote on October 27, 2022 at 9:38 PM

Def an out of towner so wont have a library card

TotallyNotACatReally t1_iu1v8xf wrote on October 27, 2022 at 10:53 PM

If they live or work in MA they're eligible for a card. Not helpful if they're out-of-staters, but more people should know how accessible the cards are.

Victor_Korchnoi t1_iu35hbl wrote on October 28, 2022 at 5:16 AM

You don’t need to be a Boston resident to use the Boston public library?

TotallyNotACatReally t1_iu5eusy wrote on October 28, 2022 at 5:59 PM

Nope! Their eligibility and application instructions are here. They even offer digital cards for access to their online resources if you're not able to travel to Boston for a physical card. (Tip on that: if you're trying to borrow an ebook that has a waitlist, your BPL card grants you borrowing privileges to something like 7 or 8 other library networks in MA, and usually you can find an available copy of the ebook through one of them!)