Last updated: March 3, 2021
Thing to Do
Watch Iron Works on the Saugus
NPS Photo / Elizabeth Thakkar
"The industrious Puritans used iron in farming and for cooking, it was traded with Native Americans and other colonies, it held together their fishing boats and houses, and indeed, their entire economy...[In order for them to become] self-sufficient and independent, the Puritans set out on a quest to build an ironworks on the Saugus River."
The Saugus Iron Works official park film, Iron Works on the Saugus, provides an overview of the creation, operation, and historical significance of Saugus Iron Works in the 17th century. It can be viewed at the Saugus Iron Works Museum or on our website.
The Saugus Iron Works official park film, Iron Works on the Saugus, provides an overview of the creation, operation, and historical significance of Saugus Iron Works in the 17th century. It can be viewed at the Saugus Iron Works Museum or on our website.
Details
Duration
1-12 Minutes
Activity
Park Film
Learn about the history and development of Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in the 12-minute official park film.
Pets Allowed
Yes with Restrictions
Pets are not allowed in the visitor center, museum, or historic structures.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Museum
The Museum contains a theater which shows our park film, Iron Works on the Saugus, at the push of a button. It also has two rooms full of exhibits and artifacts excavated during the archaeological dig performed on-site in the 1940s-1950s. The park film is also available on our website for those seeking a virtual experience.
Reservations
No
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Museum hours will vary by season. Please check the website before arrival.
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility Information
The Saugus Iron Works Museum is fully accessible. Iron Works on the Saugus is available in English, Espanol, Deutsch, and Français.