EVENT

Waterfest

A Celebration of Water and Water Heroes

July 29, 2023

10am–2pm

The Metropolitan Waterworks Museum is partnering with a variety of local organizations to celebrate water and “Water Heroes” — the people and organizations who work to protect water quality, watersheds, aquatic life, and water access around the world every day.

Join us for water-related activities, demonstrations, games, and crafts! Learn about local and global water issues, as well as potential solutions, in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.

This event is free of charge. If you are able, please consider making a donation so we can continue to offer fun community programs like this one! This event will take place rain or shine.

The first 150 guests can pick up a FREE ice cream treat from our on-site ice cream truck (subsequent guests may purchase treats as they like). A Live Animal Presentation will take place at 12:00pm.

Help us monitor capacity by reserving your tickets in advance.

We hope to see you there!

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.