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Metropolitan Waterworks Museum

Museum · Brighton ·

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Inside the Chestnut Hill High Service Pumping Station, towering steam engines tell Boston’s water story. Frequently praised by local outlets and Axios for free admission and special-access tours, it’s an engineering marvel with a neighborhood feel.

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Museum showcases massive steam engines & Boston's water history

steam engines

massive machinery

great venue

free admission

guided tour

industrial revolution

water system history

old machines

2450 Beacon St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Get directions

Restroom

Free street parking

Free Wi-Fi

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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Information

Museum showcases massive steam engines & Boston's water history

steam engines

massive machinery

great venue

free admission

guided tour

industrial revolution

water system history

old machines

2450 Beacon St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Get directions

Restroom

Free street parking

Free Wi-Fi

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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