Permits & Reservations

There is neither a fee nor a permit required to visit Springfield Armory National Historic Site and tour its public areas.

If, however, you or your group would like to use other park facilities, hold a special event, film or photograph beyond personal use, or other activity, a permit is required in order to ensure the protection of park resources, its values and purpose, and to prevent significant disruption of normal visitor uses.

There are a few different permits, depending on activity:

• A Special Use Permit is issued for
  • Special Events (Concerts, rallies, fairs, etc.) and other large gatherings
  • Access to areas normally closed to the public
  • Use of park classrooms and meeting spaces

• Filming/Photography Permits are issued for photography, filming, and associated sound recording when they involve props, models, professional crews, and casts or set dressings.
  • Note: Visitors using cameras and/or recording devices for their own personal use do not need a permit.

• A Research Application is issued for access to the park's objects, archives, and research library.

To discuss a proposed activity, please contact the park's Special Park Uses Coordinator:

Springfield Armory NHS
Attn: Special Park Uses Coordinator
One Armory Square, Suite 2
Springfield, MA 01105-1299

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