National Historic Site

Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in Massachusetts. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Massachusetts National Historic Site No entrance fee

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT · NPS Data API

Several wooden structures amid green fields and trees under partly cloudy sky and beside river. — Saugus Iron Works Landscape · Photo: NPS Photo / Don Woods (via nps.gov)

About the park

“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.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/sair

Active alerts

Closures

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Metal rod with red tip on top of anvil. — Photo: NPS Photo

Attend a Blacksmith Demonstration

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 blacksmithing.

1-2 Minutes Summer Pets allowed

Craft Demonstrations

Two people sit on the grass petting a black and white dog in front of the Saugus Iron Works sign — Photo: NPS Photo

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

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 easy for your human to help you get one. Just follow the B.A.R.K. Ranger principles!

5-120 Minutes Spring, Summer, Fall Pets allowed

Hiking

A wooden badge with the woods "Saugus Iron Works Junior Ranger" — Photo: NPS/Saraceno

Become a Saugus Iron Works Junior Ranger

Work together or adventure on your own, this youth focused program is your one-page guide to your National Park! The Junior Ranger Guide can be completed in-person, online, or by using the National Park Service App.

30-120 Minutes Spring, Summer, Fall Pets allowed

Junior Ranger Program

See all 6 things to do in Saugus Iron Works →

Activities the NPS lists for Saugus Iron Works.

Guided ToursJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

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.

Park Grounds
Day	Hours
Monday	All Day
Tuesday	All Day
Wednesday	All Day
Thursday	All Day
Friday	All Day
Saturday	All Day
Sunday	All Day

Weather: 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:…

Contact and directions

Phone: 781-233-0050
Email: [email protected]
Address: 244 Central St, Saugus, MA 01906
Coordinates: 42.4683, -71.0077· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor center	Standard hours	Phone	Passport stamp
Visitor Center	Mon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed 9:30AM - 4:00PM · Thu 9:30AM - 4:00PM · Fri 9:30AM - 4:00PM · Sat 9:30AM - 4:00PM · Sun 9:30AM - 4:00PM	978-740-1650	Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/sair/index.htm
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.