CityPASS gives you admission to 5 must-see
Boston attractions

What is CityPASS?

• Boston CityPASS is a booklet of admission tickets to Boston’s 5 best attractions. Booklets include detailed attraction information, hours, location, insider tips and a map.
• CityPASS booklets are valid for nine days beginning with the first day of use.
• CityPASS booklet holders can skip most ticket lines. (You may encounter a line when you exchange a voucher for a booklet.)
• Choose your delivery option during checkout: Print vouchers or ship booklets.
• Look inside a CityPASS booklet

How do you use CityPASS?

• Exchange your voucher for a Boston CityPASS booklet at the first attraction you visit. (Skip this step if you have your booklet shipped.)
• Present your booklet at each attraction for admission.
• Each attraction will tear out or scan their ticket. Please do not pull a ticket from the booklet or it will be invalid.
• An Option Ticket allows you to choose admission to one of the two attractions offered.

What’s included with CityPASS?

CityPASS includes admission to 5 Boston attractions:

• 1

  New England Aquarium

  General admission to New England’s premier aquarium offering more than 70 aquatic exhibits. more

• 2

  Museum of Science

  General exhibit halls admission to explore hands-on, minds-on science. more

• 3

  Skywalk Observatory

  General admission to the only observatory in New England. Includes 360-degree views, the Acoustiguide audio tour, multimedia Skywalk Theater and Dreams of Freedom Immigration Museum. more

• 4

  Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

  General admission to all permanent and special exhibits featuring masterpieces of art from around the world and across the ages. more

• OPTION TICKET:
• 5

  Harvard Museum of Natural History

  General admission to all permanent and special exhibits, as well as special programs at this highly acclaimed natural history museum. Also included is admission to the adjacent Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology. more
• 5

  RevolutionaryBoston℠ at The Old State House

  General Admission to the true heart of the Freedom Trail including all museum exhibits and tours packed with Boston's revolutionary history. more

Attraction Details

• CityPASS Admission
• Location & Hours
• Special Exhibits
• On-Site Services
• Website / Phone
• Advice for Visitors

How to Buy

Buy now and, at checkout, choose to either have CityPASS booklets shipped to you or print vouchers. For payment, we accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover or PayPal.

Print voucher

Print your voucher at time of purchase or later by accessing the .pdf attached to your e-mailed order receipt. All vouchers must be printed. An on-screen view of your voucher, using your mobile device, will NOT be accepted at the attractions. Once printed, you take the pre-paid voucher to the first attraction you plan to visit and exchange it for a CityPASS booklet, which contains entrance tickets to all the attractions. Exchange locations at each attraction are printed right on the voucher. Exchange vouchers within 6 months of purchase. Your CityPASS booklet's 9-day validity period will begin the day you visit the first attraction.

Ship Booklets

Having a CityPASS booklet in hand can often save you time by skipping ticket lines. We ship booklets to the continental U.S., Alaska or Hawaii, and Canada using UPS. We ship to United Kingdom using Royal Mail. Shipping costs vary by delivery type selected. You'll be shown the estimated delivery date for each shipping type during checkout. For Southern California CityPASS orders only, someone is required to sign for UPS package upon delivery.

Buy at an Attraction

Boston CityPASS is available for sale at all Boston CityPASS attractions for the same low price.

Price Details

Compare the cost of separate admission to each attraction to what you'd pay with CityPASS:

Save 49% off regular box office prices:

Skip Most Ticket Lines

CityPASS booklet holders can skip most ticket lines. You may encounter a line when you exchange a CityPASS voucher for a CityPASS booklet at the first attraction you visit. Please note: Some CityPASS attractions have longer lines during holidays.

Below, find details about how to enter each attraction as quickly as possible. Keep in mind that some lines, such as security checkpoints, are unavoidable.

FAQs

Find answers to questions most frequently asked about Boston CityPASS below. Click on the questions to show or hide answers.

1. How do I know if Boston CityPASS is a good deal for me?

   You'd get your money's worth even if you only visited three attractions. We invite you to see for yourself. Price Details displays CityPASS prices right next to full attraction admission prices and the extras you get with CityPASS. You can tell at a glance if the price and value are right for you — even if you don't visit every attraction.

2. When does the 9 day booklet validity period begin?

   Purchase today and begin using your booklet any day from now until February 28, 2014. Exchange vouchers for your CityPASS booklet within 6 months from date-of-purchase.

   Boston CityPASS tickets are valid for one-time use within nine consecutive calendar days. The first attraction you visit stamps or scans your booklet to activate the booklet's nine-day validity period. For example, if you visit the Museum of Science on Monday, you have the rest of that day, plus the following eight days to use the other four tickets in your booklet.

3. Are there ever any blackout dates for using CityPASS?

   No, there are no black-out dates associated with using CityPASS. You're welcome use your CityPASS anytime within regular attraction operating hours. Please note that some attractions may periodically close all or a portion of their attraction for private events or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the attractions directly to verify availability during your travel dates.

4. What is an option ticket?

   Boston CityPASS includes one option ticket that gives you the choice to visit either Harvard Museum of Natural History OR JFK Presidential Library and RevolutionaryBoston℠ at The Old State House. No need to decide between them now – choose when you get there.

   Don't miss this - your booklet contains a coupon for a special CityPASS savings to use at the attraction you don't visit using your option ticket.

5. What do I do if my child is younger than the CityPASS child ticket price range?

   Boston child booklets are priced for ages 3-11. Children under age 3 may be eligible for free or discounted admission at some attractions, however, you are often required to stand in line with them to secure a free child’s ticket. You may save money, but you will spend time in ticket lines.

   See Price Details to decide whether CityPASS is a good choice for your child. Your family’s vacation experience may be improved by zipping past main ticket lines to the CityPASS entrance — even if it costs you a few extra dollars.

6. What is a voucher and how do I use it?

   A voucher is a one-page document that you print at the time of purchase or later by accessing the .pdf attached to your e-mailed order receipt. All vouchers must be printed; attractions will not accept an on-screen view of your voucher, using your mobile device. (At check out, you also have the option to have actual booklets shipped to you by UPS.)

   Once printed, you take the pre-paid voucher to the first attraction you plan to visit and exchange it for a CityPASS booklet which contains entrance tickets to all the attractions. Exchange locations at each attraction are printed on the voucher. Keep in mind that you may encounter a ticket line when exchanging your voucher.

7. Do I skip every line with Boston CityPASS?

   The Skip the Lines tab tells you how to enter each attraction with a CityPASS booklet in hand and with a voucher to — if possible — avoid the main ticket line. We've also printed brief instructions on each ticket in your booklet to remind you where to go. Also, each attraction displays signs indicating where CityPASS ticket holders go to present their ticket booklets to avoid most entrance ticket lines. Keep in mind that these are the most-popular attractions in Boston and there may be lines in summer, on weekends and holidays.

8. How do I know when attractions open/close and where I should start?

   Planning is easier when you see all the attractions' locations and hours in one place. Click on Attraction Details to find the Location & Hours tab and more attraction information tabs designed to help you plan your trip.

9. Is it safe to buy a CityPASS from private sellers on Ebay, Craig's List or other similar entities?

   CityPASS does not endorse or support the purchase of CityPASS products from eBay, Craig’s List or directly from any individual. In the event that you purchase stolen or invalid CityPASS products, CityPASS will be unable to offer any compensation

10. How does shipping work for citypass.com orders?

    We ship to continental U.S., Alaska, and Hawaii via UPS. Orders placed prior to 12:01 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday-Friday, will be shipped the same day. All other orders will ship the next day; orders received Friday afternoon, Saturday, Sunday or legal holidays will ship the next business day. Someone is required to sign for UPS package upon delivery. The following rates apply for a U.S. shipment of 1-14 CityPASS booklets or Southern California admission cards:

    UPS Ground (Continental U.S.)	$10.00
    UPS 2-Day (Continental U.S.)	$13.50
    UPS Next Day Air Saver (Continental U.S.)	$15.50
    UPS 2-Day (Hawaii)	$24.00
    UPS 2-Day (Alaska)	$25.50

    Canada

    We ship to Canada via UPS. Orders placed prior to 12:01 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday-Friday, will be shipped the same day. All other orders will ship the next day; orders received Friday afternoon, Saturday, Sunday or legal holidays will ship the next business day. Someone is required to sign for UPS package upon delivery. The following rates apply for a Canadian shipment of 1-14 CityPASS booklets or Southern California admission cards:

    UPS Standard	$22.75
    UPS Worldwide Express Saver	$31.50

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom (U.K.) orders are fulfilled within the U.K. and are sent via Royal Mail. Orders placed prior to 11 a.m., Monday-Friday will ship that same day. All other orders will ship the next day; orders received on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will ship on Monday, save for bank holidays. Note: Royal Mail will deliver to post boxes; signatures may be required for residential or commercial delivery. The following rates apply for a U.K. shipment of 1-4 CityPASS booklets or Southern California admission cards:

    Royal Mail

    $14.00

    All Other Shipping Destinations

    Shipping to other destinations is not presently offered. You may purchase an e-ticket online now, print it, and exchange it for a booklet at the first participating CityPASS attraction you visit. If you prefer, wait until you arrive in the city to purchase. You will pay the same low price when you buy at any participating CityPASS attraction.

11. How do I buy a CityPASS if I live outside the U.S., Canada or U.K.?

    International buyers will find the print-at-home voucher purchase their most efficient solution. If you prefer to wait until arrival, you will find booklets available for the same low price at every participating CityPASS attraction.

12. How long does it take to receive a CityPASS by UPS? Can I track it?

    You will select UPS shipping when you purchase CityPASS online, with options for delivery timing. An expected date of arrival is provided for each shipping method. By end-of-day (or first business day after weekend orders), you will receive an e-mail from UPS with a tracking number.

13. Will you ship CityPASS booklets to a hotel?

    CityPASS booklets purchased online in advance of travel may be directed to home, office or hotel addresses in the U.S. or Canada. We recommend that you alert the hotel to your expected delivery when you confirm your reservation.

14. Can I substitute or subtract an attraction ticket?

    CityPASS is a well-researched collection of the most popular and loved attractions in Atlanta and the attraction line-up may not be altered. You'll save money with CityPASS even if you only visit three attractions. We invite you to see for yourself Price Details.

15. What is your return policy?

    CityPASS offers a full refund, within 365 days from date of purchase from citypass.com, on unused CityPASS booklets with all tickets attached or vouchers that have not been redeemed.

    Partially- or fully-used CityPASS booklets are non-refundable. No refunds or exchanges will be provided for any portion of an activated CityPASS booklet.

16. When does my CityPASS expire?

    Voucher: Exchange vouchers for your CityPASS booklet within 6 months of purchase.

    Booklet: If you have a previously-purchased CityPASS booklet, look at the inside cover to find the expiration date of your booklet. Purchase today and begin using your booklet any day from now until February 28, 2014.

17. What do I do if my CityPASS is lost or stolen?

    Think of a CityPASS booklet like cash in your pocket. If lost or stolen, no refund or replacement is possible.

18. What about discounts for seniors, military, students or groups?

    CityPASS is already a deeply discounted collection of tickets, with significant savings for all ages and interests. In fact, CityPASS is more attractively priced than A.A.R.P. or other comparable offers. Further discounts are not available.

19. Do you have a summary of the top things to do in Boston?

    Visit our Things to Do in Boston page for a full list of the top things to do while you're in Boston.

MBTA — Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

The Boston One or Seven Day Unlimited Travel Pass provides transportation on all MBTA local buses, subways and the inner harbor ferry service. Available for purchase with cash, credit or debit cards at fare vending machines in all subway stations and bus terminals, as well as at retail sales vendors.

1 Day: $9     7 Days: $15 (valid 7 consecutive days starting from date of purchase)

Details: (617) 222-3200 or mbta.com

Old Town Trolley Tours

Old Town Trolley Tour stops at or near all Boston CityPASS attractions. We've made using Old Town Trolley to see Boston CityPASS attractions simple by noting the nearest stop on the back of each ticket in your booklet. Available for purchase at five convenient locations around the city.

Details: (888) 910-8687 or trolleytours.com/boston

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