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Fairmount Water Works

Address
640 Waterworks Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19130 United States Get Directions
Website www.fairmountwaterworks.org

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  • Walking the Schuylkill: Photography Exhibit at Fairmount Water Works

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the ongoing story of the Schuylkill River through the lens of photographer and maritime museum expert John Brady.Walking the SchuylkillOn display at Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center from Sept. 16, 2026 – Jan. 8, 2027William Penn placed the city where it is because of the Schuylkill River, guaranteeing the city and the river a prominent place in American history. Over time, the Schuylkill has served the city and its industry, first with a canal system and later with railroads and highways in the river’s flood plain. Factories and mills were built along its full length. Industry radically changed the

  • Walking the Schuylkill: Photography Exhibit at Fairmount Water Works

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the ongoing story of the Schuylkill River through the lens of photographer and maritime museum expert John Brady.Walking the SchuylkillOn display at Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center from Sept. 16, 2026 – Jan. 8, 2027William Penn placed the city where it is because of the Schuylkill River, guaranteeing the city and the river a prominent place in American history. Over time, the Schuylkill has served the city and its industry, first with a canal system and later with railroads and highways in the river’s flood plain. Factories and mills were built along its full length. Industry radically changed the

  • CURRENTS

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.

  • CURRENTS

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.

  • CURRENTS

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.

  • CURRENTS

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.

  • We The People Curator & Artists Talks

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meet the curator and artists for an insiders view of the inspiration behind the works.

  • CURRENTS

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.

  • CURRENTS

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.

  • CURRENTS

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.

  • CURRENTS

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.

  • CURRENTS

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.

  • CURRENTS

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.

  • CURRENTS

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.

  • CURRENTS

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.

  • CURRENTS

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.

  • CURRENTS

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.

  • CURRENTS

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.

  • CURRENTS

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.

  • We The People Curator & Artists Talks

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meet the curator and artists for an insiders view of the inspiration behind the works.

  • CURRENTS

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.

  • CURRENTS

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.

  • CURRENTS

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.

  • CURRENTS

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.

  • CURRENTS

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.

  • CURRENTS

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.

  • We The People Curator & Artists Talks

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meet the curator and artists for an insiders view of the inspiration behind the works.

  • CURRENTS

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.

  • CURRENTS

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.

  • CURRENTS

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.

  • CURRENTS

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.

  • CURRENTS

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.

  • Nature at Noon at Fairmount Water Works Boardwalk & Trail

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    For this one-hour outing, we will meet at noon outside of Lloyd Hall public bathrooms located at 1 Boathouse Row, or you can plug this location into your map (39.968953, -75.184904). We hope to encounter early spring migrants like Black-Crowned Night Heron below the dam on the Schuylkill, Pine Warbler singing in the trees and lingering winter waterfowl. Access Features Surface/Terrain: The park surface is composed of paved path, metal boardwalk, loose brick sections and grassy areas. Public Bathrooms and water fountains located at Lloyd Hall. The area features some tree canopy shade and offers ample benches. Parking: Free two-hour

  • Pop-Up: Wondrous World of Winter Adaptations

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a winter POP-UP! Learn how cold-blooded residents of the Schuylkill River survive in the winter. Then get creative and design your own aquatic invertebrate to take home! All ages. No registration needed. Just drop in! FREE  

  • Pop-Up: Wondrous World of Winter Adaptations

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a winter POP-UP! Learn how cold-blooded residents of the Schuylkill River survive in the winter. Then get creative and design your own aquatic invertebrate to take home! All ages. No registration needed. Just drop in! FREE  

  • Sunrise Soundbath

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Set your alarm to start your day with the sunrise, along the waterfront with city views and soulful sounds.Join our monthly gathering Thursday August 14th at 5:30 am.Start your day with an immersive soundbath set by Carley Simone.Add on to your experience a la carte with a movement class and wellness products:Chair massages by B Heavenly Holistics MassageSuperfood smoothies provided by Sop of the SoulFor your comfort bring a yoga mat, blanket or sitting pillow! Also note the grass is very dewey.

  • Sunrise Soundbath

    Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Set your alarm to start your day with the sunrise, along the waterfront with city views and soulful sounds.BYOV is going on Tour! Join our first stop, Tuesday July 1st at 5:30 am. Beat the traffic and the heat while embracing a slow, intentional start to the day. Enjoy an immersive soundbath set unlike any other. Pick from a selection of herbal teas, superfruit smoothies and lite bites. Want to keep the vibes going? Add a mini chair massage because your morning deserves that extra touch. (available upon booking).