The Waterworks Museum will be CLOSED on SUNDAY, March 31st. We look forward to seeing you when we reopen on Wednesday, April 3rd at 11:00am.
Engineered to Engage Curious Minds
The Waterworks Museum interprets the unique stories of one of the country's first metropolitan water systems through exhibitions and educational programs on engineering, architecture, social history, public health, and Safe Water Access.
The Museum is Open Today from 11AM-4PM
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Current Exhibit
A Walk Around the Chestnut Hill Reservoir
Join us for this unique look at the Chestnut Hill Reservoir (past and present) and submit your photos to become a part of this special exhibition!
Great Engines Hall
The centerpiece of the Waterworks Museum is its collection of steam engines. Three original coal-powered, steam-driven water pumps are preserved at the Museum and are monuments to 19th century technology and innovation. Leavitt, Worthington, and Allis stand in the Great Engines Hall and reach more than 3 stories tall. Walk around each and see the multitude of perfectly engineered parts that pumped million gallons of freshwater a day into the City of Boston.