Brass in the Grass
Join the Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center for "Brass in the Grass", a special performance in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month. Limited seating will be […]
Events for August 23 - October 12
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High Water: An Informal History of Flooding in Philadelphia
When a city is built along a river—and Philadelphia is wedged between two, the Schuylkill and the Delaware—floods are an inevitable occurrence, with sometimes tragic consequences. In this illustrated talk, […]
SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate (Tour & Discussion)
INFORMAL TOUR AND DISCUSSION WITH CURATOR AND ARTISTS We welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy, Curator of "SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate", […]
SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate (Tour & Discussion)
INFORMAL TOUR AND DISCUSSION WITH CURATOR AND ARTISTS We welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy, Curator of "SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate", […]
Mussel Maniacs
Join us for our monthly freshwater mussel measuring event at the Discovery Center on Saturday, April 29 from 10am - 12pm! This community science program helps our freshwater mussel propagation program and brings us a step closer to cleaner water for birds and for ourselves. For more information, contact Bria Wimberly at bria.wimberly@audubon.org or Stacey Heffernan […]
It Flowed from Fairmount: Brewing History Tour
Sure, people have loved drinking beer in the park for years, but did you know that beer was also made on these lands? Before the city created the park, the […]
Brass in the Grass
EVENT UPDATE: Due to the ongoing rain and wet outdoor conditions, Brass in the Grass will be held under the Water Works Pavilion today. Join the Fairmount Park Conservancy and […]
SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate (Tour & Discussion)
INFORMAL TOUR AND DISCUSSION WITH CURATOR AND ARTISTS We welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy, Curator of "SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate", […]
SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate (Tour & Discussion)
INFORMAL TOUR AND DISCUSSION WITH CURATOR AND ARTISTS We welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy, Curator of "SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate", […]
Special Historic Preservation Tour
May is Historic Preservation Month! This guided tour includes an orientation of the exterior grounds of our National Historic Landmark. Guests will then head inside to tour the Interpretive Center's exhibit areas on their own, see the award-winning 15-minute narrated historical film, and enjoy our latest exhibition, "POOL: A Social History of Segregation". Questions? Email […]