The Waterworks Museum will be CLOSING at 3pm on Saturday, September 21 for a private event. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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
Hot & Heavy: An Exhibition of Vintage Cast Iron Stoves
For one month only, join us at the Metropolitan Waterworks Museum for a special exhibition of vintage cast iron stoves!
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.