Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Designation: National Historic Site
Location: Massachusetts
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
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
🚗 Directions
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).
Images
A view of Saugus Iron Works from the Saugus River
Credit: NPS Photo / Don Woods
The forge is where bars of pig iron created at the blast furnace were changed into a new kind of iron that a blacksmith was able to use.
Credit: NPS Photo
The blast furnace is where bog ore was smelted to create cast iron "pig" bars.
Credit: NPS Photo
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Sunday, Jun 28
Fog
High: 70.5°F | Low: 60.3°F
Humidity: 93%
Wind: 10.1 mph
Rain Chance: 24%
UV Index: 8.1
Sunrise: 05:09 AM
Sunset: 08:25 PM
Moon: Full Moon (100%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 62.8°F
Cloud Cover: 24%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Monday, Jun 29
Sunny
High: 76.6°F | Low: 61°F
Humidity: 72%
Wind: 9.8 mph
Rain Chance: 57%
UV Index: 8.5
Sunrise: 05:09 AM
Sunset: 08:25 PM
Moon: Full Moon (100%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 62.6°F
Cloud Cover: 57%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Tuesday, Jun 30
Sunny
High: 87.8°F | Low: 62.2°F
Humidity: 64%
Wind: 12.8 mph
Rain Chance: 5%
UV Index: 8.5
Sunrise: 05:10 AM
Sunset: 08:25 PM
Moon: Full Moon (98%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 68.1°F
Cloud Cover: 5%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Park Events
Iron Works House Guided Tour
Join a Park Ranger and explore the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site Iron Works House and learn about the people who lived here for centuries before the house became managed by the National Park Service. This guided tour brings you into the first and second floors of a historic 1680s house.
Tours last 30 minutes and are limited to 8 visitors. No advanced reservations are available. The tour is first come, first served.
Location: Saugus Iron Works (244 Central Street, Saugus MA)
Date: May 7, 2026 12:00am to May 7, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Industrial Site Guided Tour
Join a Park Ranger and explore the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site buildings to learn about the iron making process. Learn about the daily lives of the workers in the 1600s. Watch as waterwheels operate specialized machinery at the iron works.
This free tour lasts 60 minutes. No reservations are required.
Location: Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site (244 Central Street, Saugus MA)
Date: May 7, 2026 12:00am to May 7, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Summer Concert Series at the Iron Works
Join Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site and the Saugus Library for a community concert series this summer. The concert series celebrates local musical talents in Essex County and creates opportunities for residents and visitors to engage with the park during evening hours.
There will be a free concert at the park every Wednesday at 6 p.m. from July 1 through August 19, weather permitting. The concerts will be held on the upper lawn located at 244 Central Street in Saugus. Bring your own chair or blanket and enjoy live music at the Iron Works. The full schedule of bands is below:
July 1: Atwater & Donnelly
July 8: Brian Maes Band
July 15: Renee Leavitt & The Renegades
July 22: Memorylaners
July 29: Ditto Band
August 5: The Implications
August 12: Squeezebox Stompers
August 19: Coco Brown & The Invitation
Location: Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site (244 Central Street, Saugus MA)
Date: Jul 1, 2026 12:00am to Jul 1, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
244 Central St
Saugus, MA 01906
🏤 Mailing Address:
244 Central St
Saugus, MA 01906
📞 Voice Phone: 781-233-0050
✉️ Email: SAMA_Information@nps.gov