Museum Passes Our museum passes provide free admission to a variety of regional museums, historic sites, and attractions. Most passes are physical items borrowed from the library, and some are also available as digital passes. How Museum Passes Work Passes are available to GCC students, staff, and faculty on a first-come, first-served basis. Physical Passes Advanced reservations are not available Must be picked up and returned at the library front desk 7-day loan Lost passes may result in a replacement fee Digital Passes Digital museum passes are available only to GCC students, staff, and faculty All pass requests must be submitted through the online form. Approved passes are sent via email. Please note: Although you receive the pass digitally, it must be printed and presented upon arrival at the museum Each pass is valid only for the single date requested Requests must be submitted at least 24 hours and no more than 72 hours in advance of the requested date Requests are processed Monday–Friday during regular business hours Digital passes are subject to availability and not guaranteed Our CWMARS partner libraries also offer museum passes to a wide range of regional museums, historic sites, and other attractions. A complete list of available passes can be accessed through the library catalog. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (Brattleboro, VT) A vibrant, non-collecting contemporary art museum focused on the work of living artists. An anchor of southern Vermont’s cultural life, BMAC brings notable artists to Brattleboro while supporting the region’s creative community. Pass admits (to exhibits only) all members of one household, including adults, children, caregivers Check for pass availability and identify which CW/MARS libraries in the area also offer this pass Learn more about the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center Lost pass will result in a $10 replacement fee Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art (Amherst, MA) Dedicated to celebrating and elevating picture book art, the Eric Carle Museum collects, preserves, and exhibits original artwork while fostering a lifelong appreciation for picture books. Pass admits: 2 adults and 4 children Check for pass availability and identify which CW/MARS libraries in the area also offer this pass Request digital pass Learn more about the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Lost pass will result in a $150 replacement fee Frank Newhall Look Memorial Park Frank Newhall Look Memorial Park (Florence, MA) A privately run nonprofit park offering walking and biking paths, a duck pond, miniature railway, water park, tennis courts, playgrounds, paddle boats, miniature golf, picnic areas, and more. Pass admits: 1 carload Check for pass availability and identify which CW/MARS libraries in the area also offer this pass Learn more about the Frank Newhall Look Memorial Park Lost pass will result in a $65 replacement fee Historic Deerfield Historic Deerfield (Deerfield, MA) A museum dedicated to preserving the heritage of Deerfield and the Connecticut River Valley. Its historic houses, museums, and programs explore New England village life and regional history. Pass admits: 4 people Check for pass availability and identify which CW/MARS libraries in the area also offer this pass Learn more about the Historic Deerfield Lost pass will result in a $100 replacement fee Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation Division of State Parks & Recreation (locations throughout MA) Explore Massachusetts’ state parks, forests, beaches, and historic sites through the DCR system. Pass benefit: Free parking for one vehicle at over 50 day-use state park facilities that charge a parking fee Pass not valid for buses, 15-passenger vans, camping, or at Quabbin Reservoir, Squantum Point, North Point, Newburyport, or Draw Seven Commuter Lots Check for pass availability and identify which CW/MARS libraries in the area also offer this pass Learn more about Massachusetts State Parks Lost pass will result in a $10 replacement fee MASS MoCA MASS MoCA (North Adams, MA) Pass available soon! One of the largest centers for contemporary art in the country, MASS MoCA features expansive galleries, immersive installations, and dynamic visual and performing arts programming. Pass admits: 2 adults and 2 children (under 16) Pass not valid for performing arts events or special exhibition openings Check for pass availability and identify which CW/MARS libraries in the area also offer this pass Request digital pass Learn more about MASS MoCA Lost pass will result in a $275 replacement fee Additional Free Admissions in Western MA Amherst College, Beneski Museum of Natural History The Beneski Museum preserves and interprets the physical evidence of the geological history of the Earth, the evolutionary history of its inhabitants, and the processes that have shaped both through time. Free and open to the public. Amherst College, Mead Art Museum The Mead holds the art collection of Amherst College, celebrated for its American and European paintings, Mexican ceramics, Tibetan scroll paintings, English paneled room, ancient Assyrian carvings, Russian avant-garde art, West African sculpture and Japanese prints. Eight galleries feature regularly changing exhibitions and installations spanning a wide range of historical periods and artistic media. Free and open to the public. Mount Holyoke College Art Museum MHCAM is a dynamic learning resource serving as a laboratory for innovative interdisciplinary teaching. The museum stewards a collection of approximately 24,000 works of global art and objects of material culture. Free and open to the public. Note: Closed for renovations until Fall 2026. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Showcasing ancient artistry and modern masterpieces, local legends and global visionaries, the MFA's renowned collection of nearly 500,000 works tells the story of the human experienc. Community college students receive free admission through the Pozen Community College Access Program. A valid GCC student ID card is required. Smith College Museum of Art Recognized as a leading academic museum, the SCMA's collection now comprises more than 29,000 objects, representing the diversity of art and material culture across periods and geographies. Free and open to the public.