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Kenneth
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Top Kid-Friendly Places to Visit in Boston (Part 3)
Harry
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Good place to visit which is underrated probably because it's free and is less well advertised than its neighbour the JFK library and museum which requires payment. I was one of around 6 people I saw during my visit of around 90 minutes. They could definitely do with better PR and be more ready to greet visitors - and having a cafe would definitely help too! The photo I've uploaded shows a anti slavery medallion "Am I Not a Man And a Brother?" originally designed by Wedgwood, Stoke-on-Trent, UK, and where I come from. Wedgwood anti slavery medallions were sent to Benjamin Franklin 1788 who was then president of the Pennsylvania Abolition Society. Maybe look into the influences the up and coming US had abroad?
Linda Lindan
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This museum is small but filled with lots of original, fascinating documents, interactive components that are especially great for kids, and covers a little bit of many movements in US history. There's also an upstairs section we almost missed. It's free and across the street from the JFK Museum so it's almost like getting to go to 2 museums but only paying for one!
Denise LJ
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Really neat museum, free and part of the State Archives. Several interactive exhibits for kids. The rare documents are fascinating. Don't need more than 30 mins but definitely stop! Right across from the Kennedy Library and right along the Harbor.
Michael Snyder
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Small but interesting museum attached to the state archive building. The treasure room contains some unique and fascinating documents. When the weather is good, this is also a great place for a walk.
Frank S
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Nearby Attractions Of Commonwealth Museum
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate
UMass Boston
Old Harboir Park
UMass Boston Beacon Fitness Center
Harbor Point Fitness Center
University Hall Gallery, UMass Boston
Dorchester Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Campus Center, UMass Boston

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
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Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate
4.6
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UMass Boston
4.4
(124)
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Old Harboir Park
4.7
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Nearby Restaurants Of Commonwealth Museum
Fiskie's Cafe
Savin Hill Yacht Club
Dunkin'

Fiskie's Cafe
3.7
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Savin Hill Yacht Club
4.5
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Dunkin'
2.8
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Basic Info
Address
220 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125
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Phone
(617) 727-9268
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Website
sec.state.ma.us
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4.5
(74 reviews)
Ratings & Description
cultural
family friendly
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Description
The Massachusetts Archives is the state archive of Massachusetts. It "serves the Commonwealth and its citizens by preserving and making accessible the records documenting government action and by assisting government agencies in managing their permanent records."
attractions: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, UMass Boston, Old Harboir Park, UMass Boston Beacon Fitness Center, Harbor Point Fitness Center, University Hall Gallery, UMass Boston, Dorchester Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Campus Center, UMass Boston, restaurants: Fiskie's Cafe, Savin Hill Yacht Club, Dunkin'
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