The Commonwealth Museum, Boston

Name: The Commonwealth Museum
Address: 220 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, 02125-3314, United States
Telephone: +1 617-727-2816

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Museum, History museum, Library

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The Commonwealth Museum (address: 220 Morrissey Blvd) is a place located in Boston (Massachusetts state) and belongs to the category of museum, history museum, library.

It is situated at an altitude of 23 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 42°18'50"N latitude and 71°2'6"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. The Commonwealth Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: JFK/UMass (train, 26 min walk), JFK/UMass (metro, 26 min walk), Dorchester Avenue @ Edison Green (bus, 30 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate (museum, 4 min walk), John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum (museum, 5 min walk), Monan Park (sport, 11 min walk).

Coordinates: 42°18'50"N, 71°2'6"W

Address

220 Morrissey BlvdDorchester (Columbia Point)Boston 02125-3314 United States

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+1 617-727-2816

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Nearby attractions include: Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Bayside Expo Center, Squantum Point Park.

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Street
Morrissey Boulevard, Boston
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Dorchester, Boston
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Day Boulevard, Boston
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Fields Corner, Boston
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Commonwealth Museum open?

The Commonwealth Museum is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to The Commonwealth Museum?

Nearby attractions include Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, Boston (4 min walk), John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston (5 min walk), Dorchester, Boston (21 min walk), Savin Hill, Boston (22 min walk).

How to get to The Commonwealth Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Commonwealth Museum:

Train

JFK/UMass (26 min walk)

Metro

JFK/UMass • Lines: Red (26 min walk)
Andrew • Lines: Red (41 min walk)

Bus

Dorchester Avenue @ Edison Green (30 min walk)