Historic Preservation Tour – CANCELED
*UPDATE* Due to the air quality alert issued by the US EPA, today's outdoor tour has been cancelled. Please feel free to register for one of our remaining June tours […]
Events for December 9, 2023 - March 16, 2024
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Exploring Our Urban Watershed on Land and Water
Join Fairmount Water Works and Schuylkill River Development Corporation in exploring the Schuylkill River - from life in a drop of river water to plants that help keep the river clean. After a brief lunch break (bring your own), we will hike down the Schuylkill River Trail (about 1 mile) to the Walnut Street Dock, […]
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 […]
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", […]
Outdoor Historic Preservation Tour
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, […]
SPLASH: Summer Family Literacy Program
Saturday mornings filled with lively family expeditions at the Fairmount Water Works site along the Schuylkill River! Explore the area with guided water-related activities. The fun continues with take-home books and kits full of water-themed activities to do in your neighborhood. Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, rain or shine Time: 10am- 12noon (meet across […]
Outdoor Historic Preservation Tour
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, […]