It's no coincidence that the word "muse" appears in "museum!" Massachusetts Archives and Commonwealth Museum aims to educate and inspire visitors, so consider adding it to your to-do list.

This museum is on the to-do lists of many travelers to Dorchester. But Massachusetts Archives and Commonwealth Museum isn't the only highlight in the area. Fenway Park, Boston Common, and Faneuil Hall Marketplace are some other worthwhile sights nearby.

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