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Stop in for a story with your little ones 2-6 year oldCome bring your little ones to Fairmount Water Works to enjoy a story time and explore the Interpretive Center. Geared towards 2-6 year olds we will read a story from the Philadelphia Free Library, then go on a little tour outside. Guardians must accompany child during program. If there is rain we will do the story time and tour inside the building. Siblings younger/older are welcome!
Stop in for a story with your little ones 2-6 year oldCome bring your little ones to Fairmount Water Works to enjoy a story time and explore the Interpretive Center. Geared towards 2-6 year olds we will read a story from the Philadelphia Free Library, then go on a little tour outside. Guardians must accompany child during program. If there is rain we will do the story time and tour inside the building. Siblings younger/older are welcome!
Join us at Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center for a morning of fishing on the Schuylkill River guided by PA Fish & Boat Commission.Friday, July 2410am-12pmThis family friendly fishing event is an opportunity to connect with the Schuylkill River and have some fun! Guided by licensed professionals from PA Fish & Boat Commission, we will interact with a section of the Schuylkill that 40-60 species of fish call home. Come see what we find!What to Bring:All fishing rods, supplies, and materials will be provided by PA Fish & Boat.Participants should bring a water bottle, sun protection, and wear clothes and
Join us in exploring the Schuylkill River with activities and kayaking!GET TO KNOW THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER - KAYAK PROGRAM!SATURDAY JULY 18, 2026 10:30AM - 2:30PMStart at Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center: collect water samples from the river and try your hand at identifying some of the microlife we'll find. Explore the history of Philadelphia's innovative water supply system. Get to know the freshwater mussel species we are propagating in our hatchery.After a brief lunch break (we will provide food - please fill out the form to choose a sandwich, and bring your own reusable water bottle), we will hike down
Join us at Fairmount Water Works for a jazz show to lead into the semi quincentennial festivities celebrating the nation's 250th.Bandleader V. Shayne Frederick presents an hourlong program of popular music of the 1920's interpreted with elan by an ensemble of the region’s finest jazz musicians.Free, open to the public, outdoors at the historic Fairmount Waterworks. Limited seating available inside the colonnade.
Join us for special guided tours of the Fairmount Water Works, a National Historic Landmark.One of 67 National Historic Landmarks in the city of Philadelphia, Fairmount Water Works tells the story of the rise of the first successful water supply system in our young nation. From innovative engineering and design to neoclassical architecture, Fairmount Water Works served as one of our nation’s top-visited tourist attraction while supplying the pristine water of the Schuylkill River to our growing city’s population. Join in June to tour this renowned landmark.Tour Dates: June 11 and June 25 Time: 4pm-5:30pm Where: Fairmount Water Works Interpretive
A special guided tour of Fairmount Water Works from a unique angle of historical arts and architecture.Join us for Said in Stone: Statuary Art at Fairmount Water Works, a tour focusing on the “form” that complements the “function” of our National Historic Landmark.Along with the history, learn about the artistic expression of Fairmount Water Works through the architecture, fountains, sculpture, landscape design and the Schuylkill River School of Painting. The beauty of the form brought attention to the critical function of the Fairmount Water Works. Join us in June to reveal history through arts and architecture at Fairmount Water Works.Tour
A special guided tour of Fairmount Water Works from a unique angle of historical arts and architecture.Join us for Said in Stone: Statuary Art at Fairmount Water Works, a tour focusing on the “form” that complements the “function” of our National Historic Landmark.Along with the history, learn about the artistic expression of Fairmount Water Works through the architecture, fountains, sculpture, landscape design and the Schuylkill River School of Painting. The beauty of the form brought attention to the critical function of the Fairmount Water Works. Join us in June to reveal history through arts and architecture at Fairmount Water Works.Tour
A special guided interpretation of the 1815 engineering marvel that so impressed Lafayette on his Philadelphia visit in 1824 and 1825.Marquis de Lafayette was a French aristocrat who traveled to America and defied his own king to fight in the American Revolution against Great Britain. Lafayette was 19 when he first came to America in 1777 to fight for its freedom. When he returned in August 1824 for his farewell tour he was 67. The tour, originally intended to last four months, triggered such intense public enthusiasm that Lafayette stayed for thirteen months and traveled to all 24 states. At
Join us for WE THE PEOPLE: Preserve Our Right to Clean Water curated by Thom Duffy under the direction of Karen Young, FWWIC Director.
A special guided interpretation of the 1815 engineering marvel that so impressed Lafayette on his Philadelphia visit in 1824 and 1825.Marquis de Lafayette was a French aristocrat who traveled to America and defied his own king to fight in the American Revolution against Great Britain. Lafayette was 19 when he first came to America in 1777 to fight for its freedom. When he returned in August 1824 for his farewell tour he was 67. The tour, originally intended to last four months, triggered such intense public enthusiasm that Lafayette stayed for thirteen months and traveled to all 24 states. At
Special guided tours of the Fairmount Water Works, a National Historic Landmark.Come at the end of your workday!One of 67 National Historic Landmarks in the city of Philadelphia, Fairmount Water Works tells the story of the rise of the first successful water supply system in our young nation. From innovative engineering and design to neoclassical architecture, Fairmount Water Works served as one of our nation’s top-visited tourist attraction while supplying the pristine water of the Schuylkill River to our growing city’s population. Join us on Wednesdays at 4pm throughout the month of March to tour this renowned landmark.Questions? Email us
Special guided tours of the Fairmount Water Works, a National Historic Landmark.Come at the end of your workday!One of 67 National Historic Landmarks in the city of Philadelphia, Fairmount Water Works tells the story of the rise of the first successful water supply system in our young nation. From innovative engineering and design to neoclassical architecture, Fairmount Water Works served as one of our nation’s top-visited tourist attraction while supplying the pristine water of the Schuylkill River to our growing city’s population. Join us on Wednesdays at 4pm throughout the month of March to tour this renowned landmark.Questions? Email us
Get the 'behind the scenes' scoop on Philadelphia's water supply system, past and present.Join us for a guided interpretation of the 1815 engineering marvel that is the Fairmount Water Works, a National Historic Landmark. Find answers to questions on how the Water Department over centuries has provided water to the people of Philadelphia. We will explore what has been, and continues to be, a major tourist attraction exciting visitors such as Lafayette, Mark Twain and Charles Dickens. We will finish our tour inside viewing our exhibits and ending at our freshwater mussel lab.Questions? Email us at fairmountww@gmail.com
Join us for an outdoor scavenger hunt-type activity that the whole family can enjoy!Come enjoy a morning of letterboxing, an intriguing “treasure hunt” style outdoor activity! Each family will receive a passbook, stamp and a series of water-based clues to find caches hidden both inside and outside at Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center! Find all the caches, fill up your passport book with stamps and come see all the hidden treasures Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center has to offer! Enjoy a cup of tea or hot cocoa after you complete your search across the Fairmount Water Works.Registration is required.$5.00 materials
An informal tour and discussion with curator and artists.
An informal tour and discussion with curator and artists.Experience CONFLUENCE - A Fine Art Exhibition at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, May 3 – July 26REGISTER FOR AN INFORMAL TOUR AND DISCUSSION WITH CURATOR AND ARTISTSWe welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy, Curator on select Saturdays. Tours will also be led by a few contributing artists.Tours run approximately 45 minutes.FWWIC VISITOR HOURS: Wednesday - Saturday (10am - 5pm)ADMISSION: Free to all. Donations accepted at Visitors’ Desk.For more information about this event click HERE.The exhibition is brought to you in part by
An informal tour and discussion with curator and artists.
An informal tour and discussion with curator and artists.Experience CONFLUENCE - A Fine Art Exhibition at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, May 3 – July 26REGISTER FOR AN INFORMAL TOUR AND DISCUSSION WITH CURATOR AND ARTISTSWe welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy, Curator on select Saturdays. Tours will also be led by a few contributing artists.Tours run approximately 45 minutes.FWWIC VISITOR HOURS: Wednesday - Saturday (10am - 5pm)ADMISSION: Free to all. Donations accepted at Visitors’ Desk.For more information about this event click HERE.The exhibition is brought to you in part by