Fairmount Water Works

Fairmount Water Works Discover. Connect. Act. For more than 200 years, the Fairmount Water Works has continually found ways of telling the story of our connection with water.

Historic site of pumping station, aquarium, Kelly Pool, & today houses an award-winning Interpretive Center focusing on environmental education and stewardship. The Fairmount Water Works operated as a pumping station from 1815 to 1909, an aquarium from 1911 to 1962, as the Kelly Natatorium (pool) until 1972, and today houses an award-winning urban environmental education center, and Philadelphia Water's public education destination.

05/29/2026

Welcome back to this week’s episode of at Fairmount Water Works!

Today we’re checking out the mysterious little Green Heron! They can be very sneaky and secretive… Look for these feathered friends next time you’re at !

The Water Bar is back at Fairmount Water Works! Come out and sip on the information we have about Philly's Tap Water! We...
05/29/2026

The Water Bar is back at Fairmount Water Works! Come out and sip on the information we have about Philly's Tap Water! We will be out every Thursday through the end of June from 12-1:30pm.
Philadelphia Water Department




Tomorrow kicks off the first “Said in Stone” Tour at Fairmount Water Works! Join us for a free public tour to reveal his...
05/26/2026

Tomorrow kicks off the first “Said in Stone” Tour at Fairmount Water Works! Join us for a free public tour to reveal history through arts and architecture. For the tour dates in June, please register on Eventbrite (link in story)!

05/21/2026

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Yesterday’s student summit was a success! 175 students gathered at the interpretive center to present data from their sc...
05/19/2026

Yesterday’s student summit was a success! 175 students gathered at the interpretive center to present data from their schoolyard and learn through creative hands-on activities!

We want to give a big shoutout to our very own Ellen Schultz (pictured in the last slide), for planning, coordinating, organizing and supporting everything that went into this year’s summits! 👏 👏 👏

05/19/2026

some student artwork from yesterday’s student summit at the interpretive center 🎨

Creativity was flowing like the river as we took a moment to depict our surrounding landscapes onto paper.

Exploring our Urban Watershed: a kayak program in partnership with 🛶 Join us at Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Cent...
05/19/2026

Exploring our Urban Watershed: a kayak program in partnership with 🛶

Join us at Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center for an adventure to learn about the Schuylkill River! This $10 program includes:
• A science program at the interpretive center examining microscopic life in the river
• Lunch break (provided by us - please fill out your preferences in the registration form on Eventbrite)
• A beginner-friendly kayak session led by

When: Saturday, June 6
Where: 640 Waterworks Drive
Registration: $10

We have limited spots available - scan the QR code or click the link in our story to register today!

Community scientists tagged over 250 mussels from the Fairmount Water Works Mussel Hatchery this morning. Now these litt...
05/16/2026

Community scientists tagged over 250 mussels from the Fairmount Water Works Mussel Hatchery this morning. Now these little guys are ready for deployment! Thanks to volunteers and Discovery Center!!

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640 Water Works Drive
Philadelphia, PA
19130

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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+1 215-685-0723

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