Fairmount Water Works

Saturday Family Tour
2016-03-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2016-04-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2016-04-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2016-04-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2016-05-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2016-05-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2016-06-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2016-06-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Join Let’s Go Outdoors for a general family-friendly tour of the Fairmount Water Works!
Learn about amazing grounds outside of the historic site, including the Fishway Dam, then head inside for a guided orientation to “Water in our World” and watch a 15-minute film about the building’s important role in Philadelphia’s history. Let’s Go Outdoors inspires an appreciation for the outdoors through education and recreation programming, especially among people of color and those that live in city communities.
After the tour, stick around for our weekly Science Saturday activity that starts at 2pm.
The tour is FREE, but registration is required, as space is limited.

River Reimagined: A Land & Water Tour
2016-06-02 14:30 - 16:30, 2016-06-16 14:30 - 16:30, 2016-06-30 14:30 - 16:30 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Learn about the Fairmount Water Works, one of Philadelphia’s first tourist attractions, and cruise the Schuylkill for a new perspective on sites along this historic river. After a brief tour of the Fairmount Water Works, stroll through the beautifully landscaped South Garden, and along the Schuylkill Banks for a 1.5 mile walk to the Walnut Street dock to board a boat for a 1-hour narrated cruise. Purchase tickets here:
PLEASE NOTE: Comfortable and sturdy shoes are strongly recommended for the 1.5-mile walk. Transportation from the Walnut Street dock back to the Fairmount Water Works is available. In the event of inclement weather, we may have to cancel the tour. You will be notified by email if the tour must be cancelled.

Family Tour with Let's Go Outdoors
2016-07-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States

20th Annual Delaware Estuary Watershed Workshop: Urban Waters
2016-07-19 08:45 - 16:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
This day will focus on the complete process of how we use water in the city. Tours may include the wastewater treatment plant as well as where the water is before we drink it. We will also tour the Fairmount Water Works to learn the history of water in the city of Philadelphia. After exploring the center we will discuss ways to incorporate water into your classroom using the Understanding the Urban Watershed curriculum.

River Reimagined: A Land & Water Tour
2016-07-28 14:30, 2016-08-11 14:30 - 16:30, 2016-08-25 14:30 - 16:30 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Learn about the Fairmount Water Works, one of Philadelphia’s first tourist attractions, and cruise the Schuylkill for a new perspective on sites along this historic river. After a brief tour of the Fairmount Water Works, stroll through the beautifully landscaped South Garden, and along the Schuylkill Banks for a 1.5 mile walk to the Walnut Street dock to board a boat for a 1-hour narrated cruise. Purchase tickets here.
PLEASE NOTE: Comfortable and sturdy shoes are strongly recommended for the 1.5-mile walk. Transportation from the Walnut Street dock back to the Fairmount Water Works is available. In the event of inclement weather, we may have to cancel the tour. You will be notified by email if the tour must be cancelled.

Family Tour w/ Let's Go Outdoors
2016-07-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2016-08-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2016-08-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2016-08-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2016-09-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2016-09-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2016-10-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2016-10-08 13:00 - 14:00 and 3 more dates | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States

GoPhillyGo Goes to the Fairmount Water Works
2017-04-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Join GoPhillyGo for a tour of the Fairmount Water Works followed by a happy hour and snacks.
Learn about this award-winning urban environmental education center that dates back to the 19th century and is noted as a National Historic Landmark, a Civil Engineering Landmark, and National Mechanical Engineering Landmark. The tour will also include the Mussel Hatchery Exhibition. This event is free, but space is limited. So, registration is recommended.
Following the tour, refreshments will be available (21+ to drink). Vegetarian and vegan friendly.
FWW is located on the east bank of the Schuylkill River between historic Boat House Row and the Philadelphia Museum of Art at 640 Waterworks Dr. FWW is located on the east bank of the Schuylkill River between historic Boat House Row and the Philadelphia Museum of Art at 640 Waterworks Dr. Don’t worry about parking! The Fairmount Water Works is easily accessible by public transit, bike and foot. Use GoPhillyGo.org to plan your car-free trip.

Watering Manayunk: Some Parks, a Canal, and a Tank
2017-05-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center, 7 Lock Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
Watering Manayunk: Some Parks, a Canal, and a Tank
In partnership with the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Love Your Park Week, the Fairmount Water Works is offering this special tour!
This special park tour has two parts. Do just the first hour, or both.
We’ll visit the new Venice Island Recreation Center with its green-
roofed stormwater tank, river-themed art, and beautiful spray park. See the intact Lock 69 at the outlet of the Manayunk Canal, which was built in 1819 when Manayunk was barely a settlement, and the towpath linear park.
In the second hour we’ll walk uphill to the new Cynwyd Trail, just opened in 2015 atop the Manayunk Railroad Bridge, for a spectacular view of the canal and river. How did the canal take us almost 200 years later to the need for a stormwater tank? Hear the story from Manayunk resident Sandy Sorlien, a watershed educator and expert in the Schuylkill Navigation system. Optional: stick around for lunch or shopping on Main Street, or view the peregrine falcons of Pretzel Park.
Part I has about a mile of easy walking; add 2 miles round-trip for Part II.
Parking: lot at Venice Island
Train: SEPTA Norristown line to Manayunk Station
This is a FREE tour, but registration is required.
