Said in Stone: Statuary Art at Fairmount Water Works
Join us for Said in Stone: Statuary Art at Fairmount Water Works, a tour focusing on the “form” that complements the “function” of our National Historic Landmark. Along with the […]
Events for September 13, 2025 - May 10, 2025 › Tour
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Understanding the Urban Watershed – Kayak Program
Start at Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center: collect water samples from the river and try your hand at identifying some of the microlife we'll find. Explore the history of Philadelphia's innovative water supply system. Get to know the freshwater mussel species we are propagating in our hatchery. After a brief lunch break (we provide), we […]
Said in Stone: Statuary Art at Fairmount Water Works
Join us for Said in Stone: Statuary Art at Fairmount Water Works, a tour focusing on the “form” that complements the “function” of our National Historic Landmark. Along with the history, learn about the artistic expression of this site through the architecture, fountains, sculpture, landscape design and the Schuylkill River School of Painting. The beauty […]
Loving Our Landmarks Tour
Come experience the story of Philadelphia’s water—past, present, and future. Join us for our Cultural Heritage Tour at one of Philadelphia’s most iconic landmarks. See how the Fairmount Water Works continues to meet the challenges of changing times —from a public health crisis in the 1800s, through the changing climate of the 21st century. Guests […]
Wawa Welcome America: Free Museum Day
Celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary by visiting Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center on June 20. The FWW Interpretive Center is always free to visit, but on Saturday, June 20, FWW is partnering with Wawa Welcome America for Free Museum Day! Join us for special guided tours of the Fairmount Water Works, a National Historic Landmark […]
Said in Stone: Statuary Art at Fairmount Water Works
Join us for Said in Stone: Statuary Art at Fairmount Water Works, a tour focusing on the “form” that complements the “function” of our National Historic Landmark. Along with the history, learn about the artistic expression of this site through the architecture, fountains, sculpture, landscape design and the Schuylkill River School of Painting. The beauty […]
Loving Our Landmarks Tour
Come experience the story of Philadelphia’s water—past, present, and future. Join us for our Cultural Heritage Tour at one of Philadelphia’s most iconic landmarks. See how the Fairmount Water Works continues to meet the challenges of changing times —from a public health crisis in the 1800s, through the changing climate of the 21st century. Guests […]
Wawa Welcome America: Free Museum Day
Celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary by visiting Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center on June 27. The FWW Interpretive Center is always free to visit, but on Saturday, June 27, FWW is partnering with Wawa Welcome America for Free Museum Day! Join us for special guided tours of the Fairmount Water Works, a National Historic Landmark […]