Pop-Up Activity: Seeing is Believing
Spy on tiny organisms that live in the river. You won't believe what you see - one simple drop is teaming with life acquatic.
Events for July 8, 2020 - October 26, 2019
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Science Saturday: Life Through the Lens
Ever wondered what kind of life there may be in the Schuylkill River? What about on the microscopic level? The Schuylkill River is home to a variety of life, both large and small! Join us at the Fairmount Water Works as we use microscopes to spy on these tiny organisms. View samples of river water […]
Pop-Up Activity: Seeing is Believing
Spy on tiny organisms that live in the river. You won't believe what you see - one simple drop is teaming with life acquatic.
Fairmount Water Works Inside and Out
Learn about the Water Works' architecture. Then head inside for a guided orientation to the "Water in our World" exhibit including a 15-minute film about the building's important role in […]
Science Saturday: Life Through the Lens
Ever wondered what kind of life there may be in the Schuylkill River? What about on the microscopic level? The Schuylkill River is home to a variety of life, both […]
Milling Around
Eye-level with the Schuylkill, get a behind-the-scenes look at Philadelphia's first tourist destination. Be the first to hear about the future expansion of the landmark that pioneered engineering, tourism, and […]
A Walk in the Park-way
Put on your walking shoes and discover the magnificent buildings along Philadelphia's own Champs-Élysées - and what lies beneath them. Start at the Fairmount Water Works, where wheels once pumped the […]
Mommies & Minnows, Fathers & Fry
Lesson: Up, Down & Around - The Water Cycle Plunge into fun! Join us at the Water Works, where parents and their pre-schoolers (ages 3-5) can learn all about water! […]
Pop-Up Activity: Seeing is Believing
Spy on tiny organisms that live in the river. You won't believe what you see - one simple drop is teaming with life aquatic.
Fairmount Water Works Inside and Out
Learn about the Water Works' architecture. Then head inside for a guided orientation to the "Water in our World" exhibit including a 15-minute film about the building's important role in […]