In the interests of the health of our visitors, volunteers and staff, the Metropolitan Waterworks Museum has decided to temporarily close to the public. This closure will remain in effect through March and may be extended, based on an assessment at that time. During this period, the staff will be working remotely to productively utilize this time and prepare for an exciting and active Spring. Office response to inquiries will remain uninterrupted and the implementation of some facility projects will continue, wherever possible. We extend our concern for the well-being of our museum community, our neighbors and the Greater Boston area, during this confusing time. However, we remain confident that we will emerge from this public health emergency, ready and able to continue to provide the top-quality educational programs and unique tours that the public has come to expect.
Virtual Waterworks Tour
At 12:30 pm EST each Wednesday, we will live stream a tour of the virtual model of our museum on our Facebook.com/MetroWaterworks page.
April 22, 2020
Engineered to Engage Curious Minds
The Waterworks Museum interprets unique stories of one of the country's first metropolitan water systems through exhibitions and educational programs on engineering, architecture, social history, and public health.
The Museum is Closed Today
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- “Try-it” Tuesdays: At 11:00 am EST each Tuesday, look out for a video on our Facebook.com/MetroWaterworks page March 31, 2020 • 11:00 am
- Cancelled – Waterworks Wednesday Book Group: Discussion of "Back Bay" by William Martin April 1, 2020 • 10:00 a.m.
- Virtual Waterworks Tour: At 12:30 pm EST each Wednesday, we will live stream a tour of the virtual model of our museum on our Facebook.com/MetroWaterworks page. April 1, 2020 • 12:30 pm
- “Try it” Tuesdays: At 11:00 am EST each Tuesday, look out for a video on our Facebook.com/MetroWaterworks page April 7, 2020 • 11:00 am
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.