Bodies of Water
The Naked Stark is a Partner in Movement at Fairmount Water Works. Come and celebrate the first performance of their residency! Free performances will be shown in tandem with free […]
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Curator-Led Tour of CONFLUENCE
ART EXHIBIT TOURS CONFLUENCE: 3rd ANNUAL ART EXHIBIT AT FWWIC We welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy, Curator. Visitors will also be […]
Curator-Led Tour of CONFLUENCE
ART EXHIBIT TOURS CONFLUENCE: 3rd ANNUAL ART EXHIBIT AT FWWIC We welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy, Curator. Visitors will also be […]
PHILLY FUN FISHING FEST 2025
Join us on the Schuykill Banks for the annual Fish Fest! There will be fishing gear for you to borrow and prizes for you to win! Kids and beginners welcome. […]
Lafayette Historic Tour of Fairmount Water Works
The Marquis de Lafayette was 19 when he first came to America in 1777 to fight for its freedom. When he returned in August, 1824 for his farewell tour he […]
The Delaware River Festival
The Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center is excited to be a part the Delaware River Festival! Enjoy a ride on the RiverLink Ferry between Philadelphia and Camden... Visit the Independence Seaport Museum... Spend time on the water at Paddle Penn's Landing... Live bird shows... Get your face painted... Learn from environmental exhibitors... Win prizes from […]
Bodies of Water
Bodies of Water The Naked Stark Art for Young Audiences, Dance, Immersive & Interactive Experience Meet The Naked Stark at Fairmount Water Works! Our 10th annual community gathering offers a glimpse into our process and a sneak peek into our 2026 production. Dive into an exploration of water, time and space celebrating the site’s architecture, […]
The Green City, Clean Waters Tour of the Fairmount Water Works
Philadelphia is spending billions of dollars to direct rain into the ground instead of the river. Join us as we tour examples of green stormwater infrastructure from Lloyd Hall of Boathouse Row to the South Garden of the Fairmount Water Works. Learn about the environmental, economic and social benefits of this 25-year initiative to green […]
Disease, Public Health and Fairmount Water Works Tour
Learn how an epidemic influenced the transition from wells to using the Schuylkill River as a drinking water source for Philadelphia. Throughout the history of the Fairmount Water Works, disease […]
Pop-Up: River Crafts and Collaging
Did you know we have an insect in our river that makes its own home from the environment? Collage custom caddisfly cases with found objects from in and around the […]