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The Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center Make it a point to visit the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center on the banks of the Schuylkill River. You can create rain, befriend a Daphnia, peek inside a 48" water main and much more. Lessons here center around "Water in our World", an exhibit with bold graphics and compelling images, such as old photographs, watershed diagrams and illustrations of water's many uses. You'll learn from both conventional panel displays and high-tech, interactive exhibits. The Center houses a classroom, water lab and small theater for multimedia and professional presentations - not to mention activities in which kids can use microscopes and test their water. Contact Info: Karen Young, Director Tel 215-685-0723 www.fairmountwaterworks.org Location: Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center 640 Water Works Drive Philadelphia, PA 19130 ADA accessible Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: 10 am-5 pm Sunday: 1 pm-5 pm Closed Mondays and City of Philadelphia holidays Admission: Free Tours: Topics for adult and student groups include architecture, history and technology, and water resources. Tours may be self-led or conducted by a Center volunteer guide or teacher. All group visits must be scheduled in advance. Rental Information: Click here for more information. |
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