Membership

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Join Our Free Membership

Ed Portal membership is available to Allston-Brighton residents and public school students who attend Allston-Brighton schools

Membership is free and includes benefits like:

  • Scholarship and academic enrichment opportunities
  • Family passes to Harvard's museums
  • Discounted tickets to select events
  • And more!

Do you live outside Allston-Brighton? Although Ed Portal membership requires that you be a resident of Allston-Brighton or attend the Gardner Pilot Academy, the Ed Portal offers a variety of programs, events, and resources for the general public. View the events calendar or sign up to receive the Ed Portal's weekly newsletter to stay updated on upcoming programs and activities.

Allston-Brighton Residents

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

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Local Students

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

Gardner Pilot Academy

Featured Opportunities for Ed Portal Members

Get access to limited free passes and discounted tickets for select Harvard Athletics games, American Repertory Theater shows, and Harvard Museums of Science & Culture, offered throughout the year.

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Harvard Museums of Science & Culture

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!

A student visits the Harvard Museum of Natural History.
Museum

Harvard Museum

The Harvard Art Museum 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).

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Theater

American Repertory Theater

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) provides a limited number of community cards for Ed Portal members to purchase discounted tickets to select A.R.T. produced shows throughout the year. Each card allows members to purchase one ticket to an A.R.T. show for $5. Limit of two cards per current member per year. Members may request a community card by completing this form. To complete the request, members will need to travel to the Ed Portal after completing the form.

If you choose to use your benefit to attend more than one A.R.T. production, you must complete a separate form for each production you wish to attend. Community cards are available only to active Ed Portal members, must be reserved in advance, and must be picked up from the Ed Portal during normal business hours. Community cards are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

2026-2027 Season A.R.T. Shows:

  • Vouchers no longer available for Rhinoceros, please check back in in September for upcoming shows: 
  • To be announced:
    • 1972 - Playing Oct 27 through Nov 22
    • Mexodus - Playing Dec 4 through Jan 10, 2027
    • Life on Mars - Playing May 18 through Jul 3, 2027
Life of Pi stage production at the American Repertory Theater
Health & Wellness

Free Summer Access to Blodgett Pool

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. 

Monday, June 29th through August 7th (with the exception of July 3 when the pool will be closed to all users) on weekday evenings from 5pm to 9pm

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.

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Health & Wellness

Harvard Athletics Tickets

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! 

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Membership Application & Liability Waiver

To become a member, please apply online:

Apply Online


Alternatively, download and complete an application and liability waiver below:

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Upcoming Events

Sugar-Bright: Vintage Doodle & Draw

July 29, 2026
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5:00PM - 7:00PM EDT
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Harvard Ed Portal
Teleport with your sketchbook to the Harvard Ed Portal on July 29 for Sugar-Bright: Vintage Doodle & Draw, a free cartooning workshop with Allston-based creative team Ansis Puriņš & Blipblipbeep. Go behind the scenes of their new mural, All This, All at...

Intermediate Yoga - July 30

July 30, 2026
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12:00PM - 1:00PM EDT
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Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston
Join us for a series of four free lunch hour in-person intermediate yoga classes at the Harvard Ed Portal! Led by Taryn Burns, these sessions will build on foundational yoga skills with intermediate level-poses, sequences, and a deeper focus on breath...

Concerts in the Common: Matthew Ryu & Ivanna Cuesta

August 19, 2026
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4:00PM - 6:30PM EDT
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Brighton Common, 30 Chestnut Hill Ave., Brighton
Taking place on select Wednesdays, each month at the Brighton Farmers Market , these family-friendly concerts present an eclectic soundscape of live music that include dance, juggling, and demonstrations. This summer's lineup includes two acts every night...

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Harvard Ed Portal Policies

Read and review the Harvard Ed Portal's membership policies and expectations below:

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