Springfield Armory National Historic Site
For nearly two centuries, the U.S.
Photo: NPS Photo / NPS
About Springfield Armory National Historic Site
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.
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Driving times from Springfield Armory National Historic Site, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- Closed
- Wed
- 9:30AM - 4:00PM
- Thu
- 9:30AM - 4:00PM
- Fri
- 9:30AM - 4:00PM
- Sat
- 9:30AM - 4:00PM
- Sun
- 9:30AM - 4:00PM
Activities
Getting there
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Springfield Armory National Historic Site?
- Popular activities include Bookstore and Park Store, Cultural Demonstrations, Guided Tours, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Springfield Armory National Historic Site?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach New England National Scenic Trail (35 min), Coltsville National Historical Park (1 h 14 min), Martin Van Buren National Historic Site (1 h 31 min), Roger Williams National Memorial (1 h 32 min), Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park (1 h 35 min), Minute Man National Historical Park (1 h 37 min).