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Springfield Armory National Historic Site
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Springfield Armory National Historic Site

Springfield Armory National Historic Site, One Armory Square

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Park

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Landmarks

About this place

For nearly two centuries, the U.S. Armed Forces and American industry looked to Springfield Armory for innovative engineering and superior firearms. Springfield Armory National Historic Site commemorates the critical role of the nation’s first armory by preserving and interpreting the world's largest historic US military small arms collection, along with historic archives, buildings and landscape.

Website

National Park Service information

Hours

Springfield Armory National Historic Site

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
9:30AM - 4:00PM
Thursday
9:30AM - 4:00PM
Friday
9:30AM - 4:00PM
Saturday
9:30AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
9:30AM - 4:00PM

The Park MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTER The Park is OPEN Wednesday through Sunday from 9:30am to 4:00pm. The Park is CLOSED Monday and Tuesday The park is closed for the following holidays: •New Year's Day •Thanksgiving Day •Christmas Day

Directions

The entrance to Armory Square is on Federal Street in Springfield, MA. Armory Square is shared by Springfield Armory NHS and Springfield Technical Community College (STCC). The park is located on the STCC campus. Follow the one way roadway around until you see the entrance sign for the park. If stopped by campus security let them know you are visiting the park. Parking is available in front of the Springfield Armory visitor center.

Official directions

Weather & Seasonal Notes

Springfield Armory National Historic Site is situated in the heart of Western Massachusetts and the Pioneer Valley. Our year is marked by four distinct seasons. Summers tend to be pleasant, but can at times be very hot and very humid. Autumn features brilliant foliage and cooler, calmer weather. Winter storms are capable of closing the park and can make travel dangerous. Springtime in New England is pleasant.

Activities

Cultural DemonstrationsGuided ToursHistoric Weapons DemonstrationJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Courtesy of the National Park Service

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