Science Saturday: Waterfowl
Find out what makes theSchulykill river an ideal hangout for our winged friends like the Redtail Hawk, Bufllehead Duck, and the House Sparrow. Sessions run every 30 minutes from 2pm […]
Events for August 28, 2024 - July 17, 2024
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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 & Minnow, Fathers & Fry
Lesson: Bugs! Where Are They Hiding? 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Science Saturday: Waterfowl
Find out what makes theSchulykill river an ideal hangout for our winged friends like the Redtail Hawk, Bufllehead Duck, and the House Sparrow. Sessions run every 30 minutes from 2pm […]
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 […]