Springfield Armory, Springfield

Name: Springfield Armory
Address: 1 Armory St Suite 2, Springfield, 01105, United States
Telephone: +1 413-734-8551

#3 among attractions in Springfield

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The Springfield Armory, more formally known as the United States Armory and Arsenal at Springfield located in the city of Springfield, Massachusetts, was the primary center for the manufacture of United States military firearms from 1777 until its closing in 1968. It was the first federal armory and one of the first factories in the United States dedicated to the manufacture of weapons. The site is preserved as the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Western Massachusetts' only unit of the national park system. It features the world's largest collection of historic American firearms. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1778 (246 years ago)Coordinates: 42°6'26"N, 72°34'54"W

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1 Armory St Suite 2Metro CenterSpringfield 01105 United States

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+1 413-734-8551

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Springfield Armory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: MassMutual Center, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Symphony Hall, St. Michael's Cathedral.

0.4 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Hockey, Sport
MassMutual Center, Springfield
11 min walk • The MassMutual Center is a vibrant hub of entertainment and sports located in the heart of Springfield, Massachusetts. This expansive arena and convention center complex plays host to a diverse array of events, from high-energy hockey games to captivating concerts...
0.9 miS
Hoops history in the sport's birthplace
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield
24 min walk • The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is an American history museum and hall of fame, located at 1000 Hall of Fame Avenue in Springfield, Massachusetts.
0.6 miSW
Music venue, Nightlife
Symphony Hall, Springfield
17 min walk • The Municipal Group of Springfield, Massachusetts is a collection of three prominent municipal buildings in the city's Metro Center district.
~1320 ftSW
Church
St. Michael's Cathedral, Springfield
7 min walk • St. Michael's Cathedral is the mother church of the Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts, United States, established in 1847.
0.5 miSW
Church
First Church of Christ, Springfield
14 min walk • First Church of Christ, Congregational, or Old First Church, is a historic church at 50 Elm Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. Built in 1819, the present structure is the fourth church building on the site, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The church is within the Court Square Historic District.
0.7 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Paramount Theater, Springfield
18 min walk • The Paramount Theater is an historic theater located at 1676-1708 Main Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. Built in 1926 out of part of the grand Massasoit House hotel at a cost of over $1 million, the Paramount Theater was the most ornate picture palace in Western Massachusetts.
~1870 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, Springfield
10 min walk • The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum is a museum in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States located in the William Pynchon Memorial Building, which until 2009 housed the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum. The museum opened in June 2017. It is located on the Quadrangle along with the Dr.
~1670 ftSW
Monuments and statues, Garden, Park
Dr. Seuss Memorial, Springfield
9 min walk • The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden is a sculpture garden in Springfield, Massachusetts that honors Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known to the world as Dr. Seuss. Located at the Quadrangle, the Dr.
~1800 ftSW
Museum district, Museum
Quadrangle, Springfield
9 min walk • The Quadrangle is the common name for a cluster of museums and cultural institutions in Metro Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, on Chestnut Street between State and Edwards Streets. The Dr.
0.5 miSE
Cemetery
Springfield Cemetery, Springfield
12 min walk • Springfield Cemetery is located in the Connecticut River Valley city of Springfield, Massachusetts. The cemetery opened in 1841 and was planned on the model of a rural cemetery.
~1800 ftSW
Monuments and statues
The Puritan, Springfield
9 min walk • The Puritan is a bronze statue by sculptor Augustus St. Gaudens in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, which became so popular it was reproduced for over 20 other cities, museums, universities, and private collectors around the world, and later became an official symbol of the city, emblazoned on its municipal flag.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Springfield Armory open?

Springfield Armory is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Springfield Armory?

Nearby attractions include Springfield Technical Community College, Springfield (4 min walk), St. Michael's Cathedral, Springfield (7 min walk), North Congregational Church, Springfield (7 min walk), Dr. Seuss Memorial, Springfield (9 min walk).

How to get to Springfield Armory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Springfield Armory:

Train

Springfield (16 min walk)

Bus

Berth 7 • Lines: B7 (17 min walk)
Berth 1 • Lines: G2 (17 min walk)