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Massachusetts Archives and Commonwealth Museum
220 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125
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“Commonwealth Museum” Wcities.com
“Massachusetts Archives and Commonwealth Museum” PlanetWare.com
“Commonwealth Museum/Massachusetts Archives” Frommer's
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #25 of 331 attractions in Boston
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Traveller Description: This library preserves historical and legal records of Massachusetts for its citizens. The museum offers formal exhibits showcasing its artifacts.
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Attraction type: History museum, Library
Address: 220 Morrissey Blvd. Boston, MA 02125
Tel: 617/727-2816

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“Showing off the "common wealth" of our history”
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5 of 5 stars
caiogirl
South of Boston, MA
27 Apr 2009
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The newly opened (April '09) Commonwealth Museum is a small gem! Located in the same building as the Massachusetts State Archives this multimedia interactive exhibit is entitled "Our Common Wealth: the Massachusetts Experience in Democracy". The project incorporates many historic treasures formerly stashed in the state archives and now on view for the first time in a vibrant exhibit sure... more

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Massachusetts Archives and Commonwealth Museum Address

220 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02125
Tel: 617/727-2816