June 5, 2020 Although our doors are closed to the public, the science behind re-establishing our rivers mussel population continues.Through April and May, our scientists collected gravid females of two […]
Though the Interpretive Center has been closed for months, we have continued to secure funding so that our team can continue to provide high-quality experiential learning programs for youth and […]
Thanks to the educators and teachers who provided feedback and let us know what they need to support learning from home. Check back weekly as our list of tested lessons […]
The Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center is honored to be a part of the Alliance for Watershed Education of the Delaware River. Well-deserved!
Dear Friends, In an effort to curb the spread of COVID19, non-essential City of Philadelphia government operations are halted, and all City government buildings will be closed to the public, effective […]
Dear Friends, We are closely monitoring the day-to-day news and events surrounding Coronavirus (COVID19). The situation is rapidly changing and so may our response. The following is where we stand […]
The cold (or not so cold) winter months have given us time to get our freshwater mussel hatchery ready for the new propagating season. Tanks and equipment are cleaned and […]
The Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center is proud to be the recipient of a $700,000 grant from the William Penn Foundation to support final design, engineering, construction documentation, and program […]
Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center Announces 2021 Exhibition Developed by Habithéque, Inc. and Supported by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage After a series of site evaluations and assessments […]
Everyone associated with the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center is deeply saddened by the loss of our longtime friend and colleague Kenneth Andrew Hinde, who passed away following a sudden […]