Waterworks Museum
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Waterworks Museum
The Metropolitan Waterworks Museum will be CLOSED on Saturday, April 25th for a private event. We will reopen on Sunday, April 26th at 11am.
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.
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The Museum is
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Today from 11AM-4PM
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Upcoming Events
Special Access Tour – 2:30pm
April 26, 2026 • 2:30
Special Access Tour – 2:30pm
May 1, 2026 • 2:30
Special Access Tour – 2:30pm
May 2, 2026 • 2:30
Special Access Tour – 2:30pm
May 3, 2026 • 2:30
Current Exhibit
Fueled by Fire: Coal & Steam at the Chestnut Hill High Service Pumping Station
Inspired by the recent loss of our iconic smokestack, this exhibit explores the historic use of coal at the Chestnut Hill High Service Pumping Station, the equipment used to turn . . .
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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.
More about the Great Engines Hall
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The Metropolitan Waterworks Museum will be CLOSED on Saturday, April 25th for a private event. We will reopen on Sunday, April 26th at 11am.
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.
Visit
Learn
Support
Virtual Tour
The Museum is
Open
Today from 11AM-4PM
Plan Your Visit
How Do I Get There?
Get Directions
Upcoming Events
Special Access Tour – 2:30pm
April 26, 2026 • 2:30
Special Access Tour – 2:30pm
May 1, 2026 • 2:30
Special Access Tour – 2:30pm
May 2, 2026 • 2:30
Special Access Tour – 2:30pm
May 3, 2026 • 2:30
Current Exhibit
Fueled by Fire: Coal & Steam at the Chestnut Hill High Service Pumping Station
Inspired by the recent loss of our iconic smokestack, this exhibit explores the historic use of coal at the Chestnut Hill High Service Pumping Station, the equipment used to turn . . .
Read More
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.
More about the Great Engines Hall
What's On the Calendar?
View Events Calendar
Connect with Us