Skip to catalogue

← Back

PlaceParks & Nature

Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

Published schedule
OutdoorFree entryPopular
Several wooden structures amid green fields and trees under partly cloudy sky and beside river.
NPS Photo / Don Woods

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.

Good to know

Published schedule
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.
Cost
Free entry

Sources checked Jul 24, 2026

Where

Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site · 244 Central St · Saugus · MA

Ask about this

Ask anything about Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site — history, tips, what to expect.

Hi! Ask me anything about Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site.

Current hours, prices, schedules, and availability are verified online when possible. Check the linked source before you go.