Come Visit!
The Fairmount Water Works is located at:
640 Waterworks Drive (Lower Level)
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Hours of Operation
Wednesday – Saturday10:00am – 5:00pm
Hands-on Activities for All Ages on Saturdays 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Dew Drop-In!
A Multimedia Exhibition
Show runs from May 9 – August 8
Special Artist Performances
Taji Ra’oof Nahl: 5/16 & 6/6 at 2 PM
Martha McDonald: 5/30 & 31st at 2:30 PM
See our Event Calendar for more information.
PREVIEW RECEPTION
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
4:30pm to 6:30PM
Wine, Beer and Refreshments
A catered light fare will be available.
RSVP by May 8th
Curator & Artist Talks
Meet the curator and artists for an insiders view of the inspiration behind the works on the following Saturdays at 11 AM and 1 PM
May 16 & 30, June 13 & 27, July 11 & 18 and August 1st
About the Interpretive Center
The Interpretive Center became PWD’s environmental education center in 2003, welcoming more than 575,000 visitors to date.
Video created by 2023 AWE Fellow Hannah Powell for her Capstone project.
Learn about the Water Works’ noteworthy beginnings in the early 19th century as Philadelphia’s water pumping station for residents, business and factories:
Upcoming Events
Naked Stark: Open Outdoor Rehearsals
Naked Stark: Open Outdoor Rehearsals
WE THE PEOPLE: Preserve Our Right To Clean Water Preview Reception
Naked Stark: Open Outdoor Rehearsals
Curator-Led Tour of WE THE PEOPLE Fine Art Exhibition
Latest Posts
Fairmount Water Works & Partnership for the Delaware Estuary Celebrate Winners of “Trash Free Waters” Art Contest
Happenings at the Fairmount Water Works Mussel Hatchery
Special Mention for entry into the Global Network of Water Museum’s International Youth Art Contest, “THE WATER WE WANT”
