Milling Around (Hard Hat Tour)
Eye-level with the Schuylkill, you’ll walk the same underground paths as a royal family and Olympic swimmers during a behind-the-scenes look at Philadelphia’s first tourist destination. Hear about the future […]
Events for June 16, 2016 - April 2, 2016 › Tour
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River Reimagined: A Land & Water Tour
Learn about Philadelphia’s first tourist attraction, and cruise the Schuylkill for a new perspective on sites along this historic river. After passing through FWW’s beautifully landscaped South Garden, stroll along […]
Fairmount Water Works: Inside & Out
Learn about the Water Works’ architecture, and then head inside for a guided orientation to the “Water in our World” exhibit. Watch a 15-minute film about the building’s important role in Philadelphia’s history. Purchase tickets here.
Lunch & Learn
This special monthly program for lifelong learners combines an intimate one-hour tour of the Fairmount Water Works facility with an outdoor lunch on the grounds overlooking the scenic Schuylkill River. Enjoy learning about the history, engineering, architecture and environmental significance of the historic landmark. Purchase tickets here.
Fairmount Water Works: Inside & Out
Learn about the Water Works’ architecture, and then head inside for a guided orientation to the “Water in our World” exhibit. Watch a 15-minute film about the building’s important role […]
Fairmount Water Works: Inside & Out
Learn about the Water Works’ architecture, and then head inside for a guided orientation to the “Water in our World” exhibit. Watch a 15-minute film about the building’s important role […]
Fairmount Water Works: Inside & Out
Learn about the Water Works’ architecture, and then head inside for a guided orientation to the “Water in our World” exhibit. Watch a 15-minute film about the building’s important role […]
River Reimagined: A Land & Water Tour
Learn about Philadelphia’s first tourist attraction, and cruise the Schuylkill for a new perspective on sites along this historic river. After passing through FWW’s beautifully landscaped South Garden, stroll along […]
Lunch & Learn
This special monthly program for lifelong learners combines an intimate one-hour tour of the Fairmount Water Works facility with an outdoor lunch on the grounds overlooking the scenic Schuylkill River. Enjoy learning about the history, engineering, architecture and environmental significance of the historic landmark. Purchase tickets here.
CANCELLED River Reimagined: A Land & Water Tour
CANCELLED Due to the forecast of inclement weather (thunderstorms, downpours, etc.), and for the safety of our visitors, the August 20th River Reimagined tour has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience, and hope that you’ll visit the Fairmount Water Works soon!