Museum Passes
The Main Library is closed August 30 - September 6 for construction.
Pick-up location during this time is the South Branch Library at 78 Lynn Street. South Branch Telephone: 978-531-3380.
South Branch Hours: Monday, Wednesday: 9 am – 6 pm; Tuesday 9 am – 9 pm; Thursday 12 – 9 pm.
The Main Library loans passes for free or discounted admission to educational, cultural or recreational organizations. The success of the program is based on the cooperation between the Library and the community. A complete listing is available at the link below or by request at the Circulation Desk.
The loan period for all passes is one day. One pass per day per family is the maximum allowed.
The Peabody Institute Library is obliged to comply with the admissions terms and conditions that each museum sets for its Library pass program. The museums that are available in the program and the terms that they set are subject to change at any time.
Library staff will make every effort to resolve any scheduling conflicts that may arise in the event of a scheduling error. The Library is not financially responsible for errors made in the reservation procedure. The Library advises patrons to verify museum hours before making plans, and asks patrons to notify the Library of any changes.
Reservations
Peabody residents may reserve museum passes in advance. Passes must be picked up at the Main Library by 10:00 a.m. on the day of use, and returned by 9:00 a.m. the next day (except coupon passes, which do not need to be returned). ALL PASSES MUST BE PICKED UP AT THE MAIN LIBRARY - DO NOT PICK UP PASSES AT THE MUSEUM YOU ARE VISITING.
The Main Library is closed August 30 - September 6 for construction.
Pick-up location during this time is the South Branch Library at 78 Lynn Street. South Branch Telephone: 978-531-3380.
South Branch Hours: Monday, Wednesday: 9 am – 6 pm; Tuesday 9 am – 9 pm; Thursday 12 – 9 pm.
For each pass taken, the patron must have a library account in good standing. Any fines on the library card must be cleared before the pass can be issued.
After 10:00 a.m., if a pass has not been picked up, it becomes available to other Peabody residents on a first-come, first-served basis. After 10:30 a.m., non-residents may borrow the passes.
Multi-use passes must be returned to the Main Library. For patrons' convenience, these passes may be returned in the Pass Return Box located outside of the Children's Room entrance at the Main Library.
Patrons who return passes late will be charged an overdue fine of $5 per day. The cost to replace a pass that is not returned is $25.
To make a reservation, call the Main Library at 978.531.0100 or reserve online (see below).
Online Reservations
Search for availability by museum (includes links to museum web sites)
Search for availability by date
View or cancel your reservations
Please note: Museum passes must be picked up and returned to the Main Library only. Your printed reservation confirmation is not valid for museum admission. Pick up your pass at the Main Library in order to receive the discounted admissions rate.
Picking Up a Pass
The Main Library is closed August 30 - September 6 for construction.
Pick-up location during this time is the South Branch Library at 78 Lynn Street. South Branch Telephone: 978-531-3380.
South Branch Hours: Monday, Wednesday: 9 am – 6 pm; Tuesday 9 am – 9 pm; Thursday 12 – 9 pm.
Patrons are expected to have their Library Card available at the time of pick up for ease of processing the reservation. Patrons may be asked to sign a slip, acknowledging that they understand the terms of the Museum Pass Program.
Passes may be available for pickup prior to the day of use. Please see “Pass Details” which is found under the question mark symbol you will see when registering for a pass.
Returning a Pass
Because passes may be reserved for consecutive days, it is important that they be returned promptly. Unless the pass is a dated, disposable coupon it is due back by 9 a.m. on the morning after it is used. The charge for overdue passes is a $5.00 per day.
Lost or Missing Passes
The cost to replace a pass that is not returned is $25.
The Peabody Institute Library thanks Friends of the Peabody Institute Libraries, the Peabody Cultural Council, and the Rotary Club of Peabody for their generous sponsorship.