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The Armory of the First Corps of Cadets is a historic armory at 97–105 Arlington Street and 130 Columbus Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts. Over the years it has been known as Park Plaza Castle, Castle at Park Plaza, and The Tower.

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The Armory of the First Corps of Cadets is a historic armory at 97–105 Arlington Street and 130 Columbus Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts. Over the years it has been known as Park Plaza Castle, Castle at Park Plaza, and The Tower.

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I visited "Auschwitz Not Long Ago. Not Far Away." exhibit. It is difficult to say "I loved it" with a five ⭐ rating dealing with the subject matter. I was moved by what I experienced and impressed with how the exhibits were set up. You could move at your own pace and not be crowded even though there were a lot of people. Give yourself about five 🕔 hours to see all of exhibits and to stop at the thirty points where you listen to a recording on a device that you are given once you get past the metal detector. With the history of Auschwitz being explained and the interviews with survivors, I learned so much I didn't know, especially about the original purpose of Auschwitz. I arrived when the exhibits opened. Security checked my phone 📱 for my online ticket 🎫. You have to go through a metal detector. You are given a bag for your umbrella ☔. The building itself is fascinating! It has its own Wikipedia page 📄, though you wonder how reliable Wikipedia is these days. There are levels I didn't visit, other than the coat room 🧥 and bathroom, and I liked the style of the inside of the building. I wanted so much to explore all of the inside! The outside architecture is impressive. You cannot miss it even if you drive by. I recommend visiting the current exhibit! I will be on the lookout for future events at this location!

Stephen PriestStephen Priest
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We had the extreme privilege to view the Auschwitz exhibit here on display until September 2024. Honestly, there are no words for how inspiring this exhibit was and just how sad and helpless you feel experiencing what these poor families went through. It's heart wrenching. The Castle itself is in great shape and probably the best place to have an exhibit like this. The bathrooms are conveniently placed and the exhibit perfectly laid out. The one thing that stinks which will be anywhere in Boston is the parking. There is no free on sight but plenty of lots and garages all around. If you go to the exhibit make sure you book your tickets in advance and show up a little early to get in. It's a self guided tour that lasts about 2 hours if you look and listen to all 33 stops.

Jarrod WellsJarrod Wells
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Fantastic venue for the Disney Animation Experience, but with some important considerations before bringing a disabled child. ADA accessible bathroom is only accessible, not with any additional features (minimal space and no changing area). ADA entrance is at the side down an alley and enters in the exit of the gift shop - minimal indications of it's existence and no staff at that entrance to direct guests. Event space is completely open at top so it can also get loud outside of the interior event space. Staff at the event were helpful but not overly invested in the experience beyond basic questions - at an event catering to small children with parents struggling to navigate the small waiting area / gift shop.

Christopher AmrichChristopher Amrich
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In an incredible experience. I went to see the Auschwitz display. No matter what you may have learned in school or a history documentary, it doesn't compare to be literally standing inches away from actual artifacts of this horrific event in history. Listening to clips of people who had lived this is just mind-blowing. These poor people. So sad. When I listened to one clip, this lady who was in charge of sorting clothes of people that were killed for one reason or another came across her younger brothers sweater, when she broke done crying telling this story, I thought I was going to do as well.

scott !scott !
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Loved visiting here!! Glad I was in for the Downton Abbey exhibit!! Definitely well worth every penny. If you are a fan of the show you need to see this. From the costumes, the replicas of Carsons office, the kitchen and beautiful dining room to the hats, jewelry and all the surprises along the way.

Faith KenfieldFaith Kenfield
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Only area I viewed was the area used for the Aushwitz exhibit. The outside of the building is nice though, has a resemblance to a small castle. The Aushwitz exhibit was very interesting with some memorabilia that gives you pause for a moment.

Scott CarvageScott Carvage
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