Springfield Armory National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

Springfield Armory National Historic Site • Massachusetts

Three Park Volunteers, holding historic firearms, on the grounds of the Armory against a cloudy sky.

The tower of the Armory with the flag at full mast blowing in the wind on a cloudy day.

A double musket rack holding 645 Springfield US Model 1861 rifle muskets.

The Springfield Armory Main Arsenal on a fall day, with blue skies and the flag at half staff.

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.

Four young kids with Junior Ranger Paper Hats

Things To Do

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Brick building that serves as the museum. American flag waves on the top of the clock tower.

Address and Directions

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A park ranger and a man in an 1800s military uniform hold a rifle.

Special Events Calendar

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A row of percussion rifles; photo focused on the hammers.

Collections and Research

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News

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Education

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America's 250th Celebration

Join Springfield Armory NHS as we celebrate 250 years of American history!

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Springfield Armory National Historic Site
One Armory Square
Suite 2
Springfield, MA 01105

Phone:

413 734-8551
The phone is answered during museum operating hours. All other times callers will be prompted to leave a voice message that will be received and responded to during museum operating hours.