The Main Arsenal

National Historic Site

Springfield Armory National Historic Site

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Info

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.

Park Photos

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The Main Arsenal at Springfield Armory National Historic Site was first built in 1850 and today houses the park's amazing collection of historic firearms.

Credit: NPS Photo

The Main Arsenal
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.

Activities

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

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

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

Weather info

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.

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