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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Additional Free Admission and Discounts

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

  • Community college students receive free admission through the Pozen Community College Access Program. A valid GCC student ID card is required.