Museum Volunteer Open House

The Metropolitan Waterworks Museum is looking for volunteers! Located inside an architectural wonder, alongside the beautiful Chestnut Hill Reservoir, easily accessible by public transportation, the museum is a great place to work. Our volunteers play an essential role in explaining the history of how Boston developed one of the country’s first municipal water systems. Under enormous 19th century steam-powered pumps, they regale visitors with stories about Boston’s Golden Age, pioneering Public Health efforts and amazing feats of engineering. Join our enthusiastic team of all ages and interests as we underscore the importance of water as a treasured resource! Stop into the Museum for an Open House on March 5 at 11am for the first presentation in this season’s volunteer enrichment series: “Sex, Crimes, and Trophy Taking: The Gilded Age at the Metropolitan Waterworks.” We will have a light brunch and an opportunity to meet volunteers and staff and get acquainted with the story of the Waterworks Museum.

The Metropolitan Waterworks Museum at 2450 Beacon Street in Boston, opposite the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, is a non-profit museum dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the historic waterworks and buildings that supplied the City of Boston with public water. The Museum presents unique stories of this early metropolitan water system through exhibitions and educational programs on engineering, architecture, social history, and public health. The Waterworks sits on the site of the original Chestnut Hill Reservoir and pumping station in a building dating to the late 1880’s. The Museum consists of the Great Engines Hall, housing three historic steam-powered pumping engines, and a two story glass-enclosed pavilion, featuring the Overlook Gallery. Directions and hours can be found at www.WaterworksMuseum.org. Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter @MetroWaterworks. Accessible by T on the Green Line “C” and “D” trains, and by Bus (#51 and #86). Limited parking available.

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