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Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

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About Saugus Iron Works

In the 1600's, on the banks of the Saugus River, something extraordinary happened! Explore the place where European iron makers brought their special skills to a young Massachusetts colony. Saugus Iron Works is a twelve-acre National Historic Site that includes working waterwheels, forges, mills, a historic 17th century home, and a lush river basin.

From the National Park Service.

Region
Northeast
State
Massachusetts
Designation
National Historic Site
Entrance fee
None listed
  • Trail data for this park is still being added.
  • Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Saugus Iron Works.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Park Grounds

Open 24 hours a day, every day.

All outdoor spaces including the grounds and walking paths are accessible 7 days a week. Please check the visitor center hours to learn more about which facilities are open.

Weather and when to go

New England weather is unpredictable year-round. Monthly averages, in degrees Fahrenheit, are: January: 37 high, 20 low February: 40 high, 23 low March: 47 high, 30 low April: 57 high, 38 low May: 67 high, 48 low June: 76 high, 58 low July: 82 high, 63 low August: 80 high, 62 low September: 73 high, 55 low October: 62 high, 45 low November: 52 high, 37 low December: 42 high, 27 low

Getting there

The park is accessible via Interstate 95 (Walnut St.) and Route 1 (Main St. / Walnut St.). Public transportation options are available through the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address
244 Central St, Saugus, MA 01906
Official site
nps.gov/sair

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Saugus Iron Works

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Things to do in Saugus Iron Works

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

  • Visit Broadhearth Visitor Center

    Shopping · about 40 min

    Located within the Iron Works House annex, Broadhearth serves as the park visitor center. Books and souvenirs can be purchased inside at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Si…

  • Take an Industrial Site Tour

    Guided Tours · about 1.3 hours

    This guided tour begins at the Visitor Center and stops at three significant locations. At each, there is a mechanical demonstration using historic replicas of water wheels that w…

  • Attend a Blacksmith Demonstration

    Craft Demonstrations · about 15 min

    Blacksmithing demonstrations are one of the most popular programs offered by the park. Visitors will get to observe staff create various metal objects and ask questions about blac…

  • Watch Iron Works on the Saugus

    Park Film · about 15 min

    The Saugus Iron Works official park film provides an overview of the creation, operation and historical significance of Saugus Iron Works in the 17th century.

  • Become a Saugus Iron Works B.A.R.K. Ranger

    Hiking · about 45 min

    Hello four-legged friends! Do you want to explore Saugus Iron Works with your leash-holding companions? Interested in getting your very own B.A.R.K. Ranger dog tag? We made it eas…

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