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Glencairn Museum
First Floor Self-Guided Access
Sat. and Sun. in March | 1:00-4:30 pm | $5 | Includes The Sacred Art of Ethiopia Exhibition
During your visit, explore the first floor of Glencairn Museum, including the mosaic Bird Room, Upper Hall, Great Hall, Great Hall balcony, and Craftsmanship at Glencairn exhibit at your own pace. A 15-minute video on the history of Bryn Athyn, the Pitcairn family and Glencairn Museum is available, along ...
Highlights Tour
90-Minute Guided Tour | $15 Adults, $12 Seniors/Students | Includes First-Floor Exhibition Access
This 90-minute guided tour presents the history of Glencairn Museum, from its origin as a family home to its transformation into a museum dedicated to religious art. It is sure to awaken your curiosity and foster a spirit of discovery. The guided tour begins in the Great Hall, featuring awe-inspiring ...
Craftsmanship at Glencairn: Five Artists Tour
90-Minute Guided Tour | $15 Adults, $12 Seniors/Students | Includes First-Floor Access
Around every corner in Glencairn, visitors encounter remarkable examples of early 20th-century craftsmanship—in metal, stained glass, mosaic, stone, and wood. Craftsmanship at Glencairn: Five Artists is a guided tour and exhibit that explores the work of five artists who worked at Glencairn, the castle-like ...
Sacred Adornment Tour
90-Minute Guided Tour | $15 Adults, $12 Seniors/Students | Includes First-Floor Exhibition Access
Humans throughout history and across cultures have worn jewelry and other adornments as part of sacred rituals, ways to enhance beauty, expressions of social status, and sources of divine protection. This guided tour focuses particularly on the religious uses of decorative objects worn by people in a ...
From Tower to Garden: Glencairn’s Symbolism Inside and Out Tour
75-Minute Guided Tour | $15 Adults, $12 Seniors/Students | Includes First-Floor Exhibition Access
Explore the deep symbolism found in Glencairn’s architecture and gardens. This experience highlights motifs found in the interior and exterior design, including four interconnected themes—family, school, country, and church—that shaped life in this extraordinary home for the Raymond and Mildred ...
Time Travelers: A Family Backpack Tour
60-Minute Guided Tour | $15 Adults, $12 Seniors/Students | Includes First-Floor Exhibition Access
The Time Travelers: A Family Backpack Tour at Glencairn Museum offers an immersive experience, allowing families to explore the museum's rich historical collections in a fun and interactive way. Each backpack is filled with items that will be needed along the way to make history come alive. As families ...
Third Thursdays at Glencairn Museum
Various dates | 4:00-7:00 pm | Self-Guided Access includes Tower | $15/$12
Glencairn Museum’s galleries are open for exploration! Experience Glencairn Museum after hours during a special fall edition of our popular Third Thursdays series. Explore the Museum's galleries at your own pace, including spaces typically available only on guided tours, and enjoy special access ...
Elizabeth Pitcairn and Friends Concert
Sunday, October 18 | 3:00 pm | Doors open at 2:30 pm | $40
Experience an unforgettable afternoon of music as violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn returns to Glencairn Museum, joined by pianist Derek Wieland and cellist Kenneth Kuo. Performing on the legendary Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius, Pitcairn brings one of the world's most celebrated violins to life in Glencairn's ...
Glencairn Museum Membership
Multiple Membership Levels Available!
About Our members enjoy special privileges all year long, including unlimited free admission to tours and festivals; discounted admission to workshops and concerts; exclusive invitations to member events; discounts in our Museum Shop; and reciprocal benefits at other museums across the country. Your ...
Glencairn Museum Corporate Membership
About Our members enjoy special privileges all year long, free admission to tours and discounts on Tower rentals. Your support allows the Museum to continue providing innovative programming, education initiatives, and cultural community activities. CORPORATE LEVEL Corporate $1,000 $1,720 minimum value ...
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Christmas in the Castle Tour
60-Minute Guided Tour | $15 Adults, $12 Seniors and Students | Includes Nativity Exhibition Access
For forty years (1940s to 1970s), the Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn family celebrated Christmas at Glencairn with a concert, a large three-part Nativity scene, a decorated tree that reached beyond the second-floor balcony, and a Christmas day meal. This guided holiday tour visits different floors including ...
World Nativities Exhibition | First Floor Access
Daily 12:00-4:00 pm | $5 per person | Included with a Guided Tour
Glencairn Museum’s annual World Nativities exhibition presents dozens of three-dimensional Nativity scenes collected from around the globe. For many Christians, the Nativity scene is a meaningful expression of religious faith, providing a compelling visual focus during the Christmas season. World Nativities ...
World Nativities Exhibition Opening Event
Exclusively for Members | Saturday, November 28 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
Celebrate the opening of Christmas at Glencairn and the World Nativities Exhibition with a festive morning at the castle. This exclusive event for Glencairn Museum members offers a first look at dozens of intricately crafted, three-dimensional Nativity scenes from around the world, displayed throughout ...
Christmas Homeschool Mornings
Multiple Dates | 9:45 am – 12:00 pm | $8 per person
Our popular annual Christmas event for homeschool families is transforming this year! We are excited to welcome you to a Christmas Homeschool Morning at Glencairn Museum. This new version of our event is designed to welcome smaller groups, provide more interaction with Museum staff, and create a calm ...
Custom Carved and Pressed Ceramic Ornament Workshop
Saturday, December 12 | 12:00-3:30 pm | $75 per person
Create one-of-a-kind ceramic ornaments inspired by the beauty of Glencairn Museum. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll design, carve, and press your own ornaments. Begin by exploring Glencairn’s stunning spaces for inspiration, then transfer your design to a dry plaster block and carefully carve your ...