Overlooking the Connecticut River in western Massachusetts, Springfield Armory National Historic Site offers the story of our Nation’s first armory. Our large museum, year-round public programs, exhibits, and special events speak of nearly two centuries of pioneering American military arms manufacturing.
Special Events
Grab your dancing shoes and picnic baskets and come to our annual Big Band Show every July. Imagine yourself at the historic Benny Goodman Orchestra performance in 1943 at the Springfield Armory! Goodman saluted the Armory workers for their manufacturing accomplishments during World War Two.
Museum Exhibits
Started as a technical reference collection for Armory workers in 1862, the museum highlights many of the best examples of US military shoulder arms plus pistols, machine guns, edged weapons, and production machinery.
Look at a rare 14th century hand gun, a modern Vulcan 20 mm Gatling Gun, or see the revolutionary 1822 Blanchard stockmaking lathe.
School Programs
Dynamic, affordable, and enjoyable experiences await students and teachers. Select from these elementary, middle and high school programs - Armory for the Nation, A Catalyst for Change, The Civil War - Soldiers, Civilians and Armory Workers, and The Evolution of Firearms. For more about programs...To check out our education website go to...
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Springfield Armory NHS One Armory Square, Suite 2 Springfield, Massachusetts 01105
