Interstate 95 northbound or southbound take the Walnut Street exit, number 43. Drive east towards Lynn and follow the brown National Park Service signs for 3.5 miles to the Iron Works. From Route 1 northbound take Main Street Saugus exit and follow the National Park Service signs east through Saugus Center to the Iron Works. Please remember to bring a canteen or water bottle on the hot days.
Pathway materials can be sharp.
Winters are cold, with snow possible between December and March. Layered clothing is recommended in spring and fall. Comfortable shoes are recommended at all times of the year. . The museum and visitor center are wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are located at the park entrance.