Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Protected park · MA, USA
Springfield Armory National Historic Site in MA, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Tue closed
- Wed–Sun 9:30–16:00
About
This park's official page lists: Wheelchair-accessible facilities, Pet-friendly (leashed).
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Restrooms.
At the park
- Wildlife & bird watching
Shows and experiences
- Historic sites & museum
Events
- "One of the Most Proper Spots in America"-The Continental Arsenal at Springfield during the Revolution
- Dig for Victory!
- Free concert with the New England Saxophone and Woodwind Quartet
- Join Ranger Sean for a free botanical watercolor workshop!
- "From Muskets to Motors": 250 Years of Innovation Car and Motorcycle Show
- "Voices from the Grave" free guided tour of Springfield Cemetery
- "Discovering Amistad" lecture
Before you go
- Mobility
- Available in the park: mobility & stroller rentals. Confirm rental availability and pricing with the park.
- Disability access
- This park's official page states it has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Specific routes, transfer access and equipment vary — confirm with the park for your needs.
- Limits
- No pets are allowed in the Museum
- Getting there
- 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.
- Weather & when to go
- 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.
- Visitor center
- Springfield Armory National Historic Site
- Visitor center
- Springfield Armory National Historic Site
- Visitor center
- Springfield Armory National Historic Site Visitor Center and Museum
- Visitor center
- Springfield Armory National Historic Site Visitor Center and Museum
- Visitor center
- Springfield Armory National Historic Site Visitor Center and Museum
- Visitor center
- Springfield Armory National Historic Site Visitor Center and Museum — Important Note: Please check the current conditions for status updates: https://www.nps.gov/spar/planyourvisit/conditions.htm MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTER The Museum and Visitor Center is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday from 9:30am to 4:00pm. The park is closed for the following holidays… — Springfield Armory National Historic Site is located on the Springfield Technical Community College campus in the heart of Springfield, Massachusetts.
- Visitor center
- The Main Arsenal
Facilities on the park map
3 bench, 3 changing table, 3 defibrillator, 1 mobility rental, 5 picnic area, 6 restroom, 7 visitor information.
Where to stay
- Holiday Inn Express
- MGM Springfield Hotel
- Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel
- Marriott Springfield Downtown
- La Quinta Inn & Suites Springfield
- Hanna Manor
- Hampton Inn & Suites Springfield/Downtown
- Hilton Garden Inn Springfield
Nearby
- Springfield College Public Safety
- Shriners Hospitals for Children - Springfield
- The Place 2 Be
- Pizzaria Uno
- McDonald's
- Dunkin'
- Taco Bell
- White Hut
- Chipotle
- West Springfield Police Dept - Subst.