EVENT
11:00am – Timed Entry Admission
May 8, 2021
11:00 am
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. Come marvel at giant 19th and 20th century steam powered water pumps, as you learn more about how the Boston Water System evolved into what it is today. This timed entry ticket will provide you with one hour to visit the museum on your own. Bring your smart device and headphones to access our Audio Tour. Docents may be on hand to answer questions.
PLEASE NOTE:
All ticket holders must be wearing a face covering to be permitted entry and must continue to wear a face covering for the duration of their visit.
Care will be taken to enforce physical distancing of 6 feet between different parties throughout your visit.
If you have any symptoms of illness, please do not visit the museum at this time. We look forward to welcoming you back when you are well.
For your safety, and the safety of our staff, please adhere to posted signage at the museum and the instruction of staff members and volunteers.
The Waterworks Museum reserves the right to refuse service to ticket holders who do not adhere to the posted safety standards.
Though the Waterworks Museum is working hard to minimize risk, an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. By booking this ticket, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
Please arrive no more than 5 minutes before your scheduled entry time. Upon your arrival, please ring the doorbell and have your tickets ready.
If your plans change and you can no longer make it to the museum after reserving your ticket, please consider canceling your reservation to open the slot up for another visitor.
Current Exhibit
Moving Water: From Ancient Innovations to Modern Challenges
Ancient civilizations engineered water systems that sustained communities for thousands of years. This exhibition spotlights six places that innovated ways to deliver, and control water for human use. It also looks at how climate change is impacting all of those places, forcing public officials to consider new ways to keep the water flowing.