the Fairmount Water Works

Please join Sandy Sorlien and other contributors to celebrate the launch of Inland with an interactive talk and preview of the exhibition.Please join Sandy Sorlien and other contributors to celebrate the launch of Inland, a new book of photographs, maps, and essays about the historic Schuylkill Navigation system and its mostly-hidden ruins. Inland was published in hardcover by George F. Thompson Books, designed by Deborah Larkin in Philadelphia, and printed by Brilliant Graphics in Pennsylvania. Main Point Books will be on site with books available for purchase ($45).An exhibition of prints and maps from the book will be on view

Join the Philadelphia Water Department and the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center for a two-day summit for World Water Day 2023!

Join the Philadelphia Water Department and the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center for a two-day summit for World Water Day 2023!

Environmental historian Adam Levine will talk about some of the worst floods ever to hit Philadelphia.When a city is built along a river—and Philadelphia is wedged between two, the Schuylkill and the Delaware—floods are an inevitable occurrence, with sometimes tragic consequences. In this illustrated talk, environmental historian Adam Levine will talk about some of the worst floods ever to hit Philadelphia, beginning in the early 1800s and ending up with Hurricane Ida in 2021. He will also discuss the causes of different types of flooding that occur in urban areas, and what we can do to help mitigate future floods.Levine

An informal tour and discussion with curator and artists.

An informal tour and discussion with curator and artists. We welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy, Curator. Visitors will also be greeted and led by few contributing artists. On opening day, which is EARTH DAY - Saturday, April 22nd, tours will include environmental advocate artists; Anabelle Rodríguez, Maura Williams and others. You won’t want miss this special opportunity to hear from these artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on flooding and Global Climate Change. Tour runs approximately 45 minutes. FWWIC VISITOR HOURS: Wednesday - Saturday (10am - 5pm) ADMISSION:

An informal tour and discussion with curator and artists.

An informal tour and discussion with curator and artists.

A special guided tour of the exterior grounds of the Fairmount Water Works, a National Historic Landmark.May is Historic Preservation Month!This guided tour includes an orientation of the exterior grounds of our National Historic Landmark. Guests will then head inside to tour the Interpretive Center's exhibit areas on their own, see the award-winning 15-minute narrated historical film, and enjoy our latest exhibition, "POOL: A Social History of Segregation".Questions? Email us at fairmountww@gmail.com

Explore the Schuylkill River!How do we know if the water in the Schuylkill River is healthy? Join FWWIC staff in collecting water samples from the river to test the water quality. Use a plankton net to sample microorganisms and view with a microscope. Try to identify them and make a sketch to take home! Recommended for families with children at least 6 years old. Free.

An informal tour and discussion with curator and artists.

An informal tour and discussion with curator and artists.

A special guided tour of the exterior grounds of the Fairmount Water Works, a National Historic Landmark.May is Historic Preservation Month!This guided tour includes an orientation of the exterior grounds of our National Historic Landmark. Guests will then head inside to tour the Interpretive Center's exhibit areas on their own, see the award-winning 15-minute narrated historical film, and enjoy our latest exhibition, "POOL: A Social History of Segregation".Questions? Email us at fairmountww@gmail.com

A special guided tour of the exterior grounds of the Fairmount Water Works, a National Historic LandmarkMay is Historic Preservation Month!This guided tour includes an orientation of the exterior grounds of our National Historic Landmark. Guests will then head inside to tour the Interpretive Center's exhibit areas on their own, see the award-winning 15-minute narrated historical film, and enjoy our latest exhibition, "POOL: A Social History of Segregation".Questions? Email us at fairmountww@gmail.com

An informal tour and discussion with curator and artists.

Join Fairmount Water Works and Schuylkill River Development Corporation in exploring the Schuylkill River with activities and kayaking!Join Fairmount Water Works and Schuylkill River Development Corporation in exploring the Schuylkill River - from life in a drop of river water to plants that help keep the river clean.After a brief lunch break (bring your own), we will hike down the Schuylkill River Trail (about 1 mile) to the Walnut Street Dock, where kayaks await. Hidden River Outfitters will give a brief orientation to paddling and then we’ll get into our kayaks and out on the river!This program is geared towards

An informal tour and discussion with curator and artists.

A special guided tour of the exterior grounds of the Fairmount Water Works, a National Historic LandmarkThis guided tour includes an orientation of the exterior grounds of our National Historic Landmark. Guests will then head inside to tour the Interpretive Center's exhibit areas on their own, see the award-winning 15-minute narrated historical film, and enjoy our latest exhibition, "POOL: A Social History of Segregation".Questions? Email us at fairmountww@gmail.com

A special guided tour of the exterior grounds of the Fairmount Water Works, a National Historic LandmarkThis guided tour includes an orientation of the exterior grounds of our National Historic Landmark. Guests will then head inside to tour the Interpretive Center's exhibit areas on their own, see the award-winning 15-minute narrated historical film, and enjoy our latest exhibition, "POOL: A Social History of Segregation".Questions? Email us at fairmountww@gmail.com

An informal tour and discussion with curator and artists.

Join us for a special meet-the-artist closing reception.PLEASE JOIN US!Catered light fare will be served. Refreshments donated by 31st and Wharton.CONTRIBUTING GALLERIES/ARTISTS Independent Artists: Loren Berckey, Diane Burko, Rhea Cutillo, Andrea Krupp, Anabelle Rodríguez, Laura Storck and Maura Williams Cerulean Arts Gallery: Pia De Girolamo, Richard Estell, Susan B. Howard, Frederic C. Kaplan, Michael Rossman and Jill A. Rupinski Thom Duffy Fine Art: Thom Duffy and Andrés Tavárez Bridgette Mayer Gallery: Arden Bendler Browning, Tim McFarlane and Rebecca Rutstein Schwarz Gallery: Antique painting by Arthur Melzer Hollis Taggart: Bill ScottThe exhibition is brought to you in part by Fund for

An informal tour and discussion with curator and artists.INFORMAL TOUR AND DISCUSSION W CURATOR AND ARTISTSWe welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy, Curator. Visitors will also be greeted and led by few contributing artists. On opening day, which is EARTH DAY - Saturday, April 22nd, tours will include environmental advocate artists; Anabelle Rodríguez, Maura Williams and others. You won’t want miss this special opportunity to hear from these artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on flooding and Global Climate Change.Tour runs approximately 45 minutes.FWWIC VISITOR HOURS: Wednesday - Saturday

Explore the wildlife and plant life along the banks of the Schuylkill on the Fairmount Water Works Trail and Boardwalk.Explore the wildlife and plant life along the banks of the Schuylkill on the Fairmount Water Works Trail and Boardwalk. Join us for a short guided bird-watching walk and learn how to use binoculars! Get creative with fun tree-themed art and crafts to learn more about the trees along the river. All ages are welcome. Free.

Tour a Boathouse! Find out how Fairmount Water Works contributed to the growth of rowing as a sport in Philly!Take Me to the RiverBoat House Tour and more!Saturday December 9th 10am-12pmAdults and children 12 and up. Children aged 12-18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.Meet at Lloyd Hall Recreation Center at 10amHave you ever been curious about the 19th century boathouses lining the Schuylkill River? Together these historic buildings form the iconic Boathouse Row. Each rowing club is a member of the Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia, the oldest amateur athletic governing body in America. Join us on a walk from