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
Dew Drop-In!
Hands-on activities for all ages
Saturdays 1:00pm – 4:00pm
A Multimedia Exhibition
Show runs from May 9 – August 8
Special Artist Performances
Taji Ra’oof Nahl: 5/16 & 6/6 at 2:00 PM
Eugene Lew: 6/6 at 3:00 PM
See our Event Calendar for more information.
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: An Artist Conversation
Story Time with Fairmount Water Works
Turtle Talks with Aark Wildlife Rehab and Education Center
John Brady Photography VIP Opening Reception
WALKING THE SCHUYLKILL: John Brady Photography
Latest Posts
Fourth Annual Fine Art Exhibition-We the People: Preserve our Right to Clean Water
Fairmount Water Works & Partnership for the Delaware Estuary Celebrate Winners of “Trash Free Waters” Art Contest
Happenings at the Fairmount Water Works Mussel Hatchery
