Springfield Armory National Historic Site

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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.

Quick Facts

State Massachusetts
Designation National Historic Site
State Code MA
Weather 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,…

Operating Hours

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

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

Activities

Cultural Demonstrations Guided Tours Historic Weapons Demonstration Junior Ranger Program Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

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