Is Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site open right now?
National Historic Site · MA
Open
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site is open.
Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
In the 1600's, on the banks of the Saugus River, something extraordinary happened!
- Type
- National Historic Site
- State
- MA
- Nearest town
- Saugus
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About Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
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.
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Visitor info
Address244 Central St, Saugus, MA 01906
Hours| Mon | All Day |
| Tue | All Day |
| Wed | All Day |
| Thu | All Day |
| Fri | All Day |
| Sat | All Day |
| Sun | All Day |
Park Grounds Getting thereThe 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).
How we read this status
We derive Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.