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!
PLEASE JOIN US!
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
Access the Gallery Book HERE
A Multimedia Exhibition
Opening Reception
Saturday May 9th
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Show runs from May 9 – August 8
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
CURRENTS: A Multimedia Exhibition Opening Reception
WE THE PEOPLE: Preserve Our Right To Clean Water Preview Reception
Curator-Led Tour of WE THE PEOPLE Fine Art Exhibition
Curator-Led Tour of WE THE PEOPLE Fine Art Exhibition
CURRENTS: Taji Ra'oof Nahl - Special Artist Performance
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”
