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.
Events for April 23, 2020 - September 12, 2019
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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 Philadelphia's history. FREE
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 […]
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 environmental awareness in Philadelphia.
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 city’s drinking water, then embark on a mile-long stroll down the picturesque path from Fairmount Park to Logan Square, and back again. Tickets: fwwicwalkintheparkway.eventbrite.com
Mommies & Minnow, Fathers & Fry
Lesson: A Rainbow of My Own Plunge into fun! Join us at the Water Works, where parents and their pre-schoolers (ages 3-5) can learn all about water! Bring your child every Wednesday morning from July 17 - August 24 (10:30am - 11:30am) to splash around and discover new things about water through interactive storytelling, songs, […]
River Reimagined
A land and water tour: Learn about Fairmount Water Works, Philadelphia's first tourist attraction, and cruise the Schuylkill for a new perspective on sites along the historic river. After passing through the beautifully-landscaped South Garden, stroll along the 'Schuylkill Banks' to the Walnut Street dock and board a boat for a 1-hour narrated cruise. *Weather […]
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 Philadelphia's history. FREE
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 […]