Commonwealth Museum

Absolute five stars for the commonwealth museum. The curators and tour guides are simply the best and most patient with our third graders!

This place is free and they have free parking so that was a win! They had some cool hands on exhibits but some things weren't running. It was empty when we went in and was a bit run down but that's to be expected in a free state museum. I loved it and I think it was the perfect start to our trip!

Really awesome! I never knew about it until today and it was the best! Tons of history!

We visited the JFK library and new the Massachusetts Archive was nearby. When we approached it looked closed due to all the construction. We took a chance and went inside. The staff was very excited to see us. (I think the construction has affected visitors) The staff was very welcoming and offered us personal tour of archive. The exhibits are fascinating. The documents in the archives are incredible. They have one of the original copies of the Declaration of Independence. Also, a copper etching of the Boston Massacre by Paul Revere. Ask them how they got it. The story is cool.
Admission is free.

Visited the archives for genealogical purposes. The facilities are beautiful and state-of-the-art, and the librarian with whom I consulted was very patient and knowledgeable on each of the various, and very specific, subjects I requested info on. I highly recommend a visit here if you are seeking records or documentation on your ancestors. You will undoubtedly discover such a wealth of information and ease of access, the hours will seem to pass very quickly here!

History of america starts here. Real documents of bay colony and pilgrims into 13 th states of America

These are hands down the nicest, most helpful, accommodating government employees I have ever come across. My supervisor had requested some documents to be copied the previous week, but she wasn't able to stay and finish, so then when I went to the next week to start the copying all over again, it turns out the archive employees had done all the copying already, assuming that someone would be back to finish the job. Above and beyond, especially considering the job must be very tedious and technically complicated. THANK YOU.

I loved this SO MUCH. The museum was amazing and the people at the archives were SO helpful when I was looking up some ancestors

The Muesum is great for all ages, including kids

Awesome place to visit, great exhibits, and origional documents fro. The founding of the country. If your a fan of history, or even just a citizen of these Unites States, you have to check this place out.

Hidden gem

The Mass Archives is not as well known as other historical destinations in Boston, a city with many such places. To be fair, it's in a nondescript building on the Umass campus. But inside ia a collection of documents that are the foundation of democracy in Massachusetts, and the US.

The Archive has a deeply knowledgeable staff who love their work, and who want citizens to learn about our history.

If you are planning a trip to the JFK Museum or the EMK Center, stop by thw Maas Archive, too.

You will find Americas founding fathers papers here....and lots more..plus its alongside the John F Kennedy Presidential library.....

Awesome compact museum detailing Mass history across durn JFK museum. It's free too!

Surprised by the high quality interactive exhibits. No crowds. Free admission. Boston gem.

From the security officer to The research staff everyone was professional, personable & extremely helpful. This is an interesting & very informative place.

Omg it is a hidden gem! They have an original copy of Declaration of Independence and an original copy of bill of rights!

great place, friendly diverse staff, visited for the 4th of July exhibition.

This is a great place to learn more about the extensive history of the State of Massachusetts!

Nice place with cool exhibits.

Great place for research, everyone that works there is so helpful!

The hands on activities for kids are great.