Unless you’re trying to get all your National Park stamps or a real gun person, I wouldn’t drive too fair out of my way. The site is basically a moderate sized museum housed in one of the old armory buildings. There is an interesting collection of guns from the time of the revolution up until fairly current. They say they... More

This is a Museum that is part of the National Park System. It's on the campus of Springfield Technical Community College. If you are interested in history, as especially the history of armaments, this is the place for you. There are more types of guns here than I've ever seen before. Parking is free.

I am not a 'gun person' but adult son and spouse had an interest, so I tagged along. It was really interesting. Very informative video. Wonderful displays of all sorts of rifles, pistols, and other weapons.

Friendly and informative staff. General information only a little interactive and very detailed- would be great for munitions enthusiasts, not so much for the general person. A small kids area where they can read books, dress up, colour and make a cannon out of card stock. Junior Ranger activity also available. We only spent an hour there as we are... More

Cool place. Old guns and artillery type stuff. There's also some cool history in this building. Also a hop skip and jump from smith and wesson original plant.

Fascinating history and their collection of guns is incredible. Learned a lot of history about Springfield and spent a good chunk of time in here exploring! (Plus, it's free!)

Even if you are not into firearms... the Springfield Armory is a historical site worth visiting. It is very hard to find because the address doesn't work with GPS and the area is lacking good and clear signs. The NPS knows the problem and is working on a new signs strategy to make it easier for tourists to find it.... More

this is indeed a historic site, going back to the time of the American Revolution. During World War II, it was actually an Armory, manufacturing munitions. Nowadays, it is a technical college. The grounds are spacious. Across the street are the offices of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the standard American English-language dictionary. The building is not open to the public, however.

It's impressive to see what has been done with a complex of old brick buildings that served as an armory in days gone by. The area is enclosed by a high wrought iron fence. As one enters through huge gates, you must turn to the left, then turn right to head toward the back, then turn right again. The museum... More