Membership

With proof of residency, anyone who lives in Allston-Brighton can sign up for free Ed Portal membership.

Students who attend the Gardner Pilot Academy, and members of their families, are eligible to become Ed Portal members.

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) provides a limited number of community cards for Ed Portal members to purchase discounted tickets to select shows at the Loeb Drama Center throughout the year. Each card allows members to purchase one ticket to an A.R.T. show for $5 per ticket. Limit of four cards per member per year. Only one card may be claimed at a time. Members can pick up community cards at the Ed Portal’s front desk while supplies last.

The Harvard Museums of Science & Culture (HMSC) annually provides Ed Portal members two free passes, which can be picked up at the Ed Portal's front desk. Explore the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, the Harvard Museum of Natural History, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, or the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments!

The Harvard Art Museums provides free admission to all visitors! More information about current exhibitions can be found on the Harvard Art Museums' website (plus information about making advance reservations which are available but not required).

Current Harvard Ed Portal members have the opportunity to experience the excitement of Harvard athletic games by receiving up to four free tickets to select games! 

To receive free tickets, indicate your interest by filling out an online form for the game(s) you would like to attend. You must complete a separate form for each game. Free tickets are available only to active Ed Portal members, must be reserved in advance, and will be emailed to you approximately three days before the game. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis—don’t miss your chance to be part of the gameday energy! 

Learn more and claim your tickets here.

Pool access is now closed for the season, come back in a few months for more information!

In partnership with Harvard University Athletics, Ed Portal members receive free summer access to Harvard's Blodgett Pool, located in the Murr Center at 65 N. Harvard Street, Allston.

Before accessing the pool, you must first receive a pool access card from the Harvard Ed Portal. Pool access cards are free and may be obtained from the Ed Portal during normal business hours.

After receiving a pool access card, Ed Portal members may travel to the Blodgett Pool. Members should expect to need to present their pool access card (one card per person) at the Murr Center front desk and fill out the Harvard Recreation Guest Form. The guest fee will be waived. Members must also bring their own towels.

Before traveling to the Blodgett Pool every time you wish to swim, we recommend checking the pool schedule to remain updated about unexpected closures and holiday hours. 

The pool schedule may be accessed here.