Your financial support makes a difference

We can’t do it alone, especially in these difficult economic times. As a free educational nonprofit organization, we rely on a variety of funding sources, including government grants, private foundations, and you. Your contributions are critical in helping the Waterworks Museum meet its mission. We look to you to help us provide high-quality public programs, engaging exhibits, and educational opportunities for visitors of all ages.  

Please consider joining the Friends of the Waterworks Museum and making a gift: 

$35 Steam Fireman

$50 Engineer

$100 Operator

$250 Mechanic

$500 Head Operator

$1,000 Chief Power Plant Manager

$2,500 Superintendent of Pumping

$5,000 Director of the Waterworks

$10,000 Desmond Fitzgerald Chairman’s Circle

To read more about how your financial support can make a difference, or to make a gift by mail, please download this form and mail it to Beryl Rosenthal, Executive Director of the Waterworks Museum, or contact us at 617-277-0065.

The Metropolitan Waterworks Museum, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation.

Volunteering at the Waterworks Museum

In addition to donations, we are reaching out for something even more valuable – your time.

If you love history, architecture, and big machines, you will love being a volunteer here. Be among the first to see great exhibitions, assist with public programs, and implement activities that tell Boston’s water stories. Whether you are a greeter, a facilitator, or a researcher, or if you are interested in collections, marketing, or public relations, we welcome your assistance. We will provide training for all of these opportunities.

Volunteers are a key part of the Waterworks Museum. Your help and expertise are appreciated, whether you can volunteer once a week, once a month, or once a year. If you are interested in making a donation or volunteering, please contact us at 617-277-0065.