Friday, November 29, 2024–Sunday, January 5, 2025
Daily at 12:30, 1:00, 2:00, and 2:30 pm
Unavailable December 9, 10, 24, 25, and January 1
Saturday, January 11 and Sunday, January 12, at 1:30 pm
$15 Adults
$12 Seniors and Students
Free for all Museum membership levels and children 4 and under
Reservations are required. Walk-ins are accepted only if space is available.
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 throughout the building, including the tower and main bedroom suite. Your guide will take you on a journey back through time to explore how the Pitcairn family celebrated Christmas in their 20th-century castle. At the conclusion of the tour, visitors can enjoy self-guided access to the World Nativities exhibition.
Saturday, November 30, 2024
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Free for all Museum membership levels
Registration is required by 12:00 pm Friday, November 15
Join us at Glencairn Museum as we launch the holiday season with the opening of the World Nativities exhibition. This exclusive event for Museum members provides a first look at the exhibition, showcasing dozens of intricately crafted, three-dimensional Nativity scenes from around the globe, all set against the stunning backdrop of Glencairn Museum’s beautifully decorated first floor.
Enjoy catered light refreshments and beverages as you hear a presentation by select artists behind this year’s Nativities. After the formal program, the talented artists will be on hand for an informal meet-and-greet, sharing insights into their creative processes and how their work reflects their spiritual, intellectual, cultural, and regional influences. As a special treat, attendees will also be among the first to preview highlights from our Christmas in the Castle tour.
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Session 1: 10:00–11:30 am
Session 2: 1:30–3:00 pm
$15 per person (students/adults/seniors)
10% Discount for Basic, Gold, and Patron Museum membership levels
$2 admission for up to 4 people ACCESS Philly/Museums for All cardholders
Ages 5 and up. No experience necessary.
Space is limited; advanced ticket purchase required.
Join us for a delightful family-friendly felting workshop where creativity meets Christmas cheer! Under the guidance of skilled felting instructor, Eva Mergen, participants will create beautiful Nativity-themed felted art pieces. All materials are provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Perfect for all ages, this workshop is a wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit!
Access to Glencairn’s first floor World Nativities exhibition and seek & find interactive are included in the $15 fee.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
7:30–9:15 pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Free for Basic, Gold, and Patron Museum members
Reservations are required no later than Monday, December 9, 2024.
For more than eight decades, the Glencairn Christmas Sing Concert has been a cherished holiday tradition, bringing together families and friends to celebrate the season with music and joy. Whether you’re a long-time attendee or joining us for the first time, this year’s concert promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with festive spirit.
The program features performances by the “Glencairn Horns” quintet, comprised of current and former members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, alongside internationally acclaimed musicians such as violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn and pianist Jungeun Kim. Enjoy the rich, seasonal songs performed by the solo-voice ensemble Les Canards Chantants, and be uplifted by the Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools Concert Choir.
In addition to these inspiring performances, the concert will include readings from the Christmas story, opportunities for audience caroling, and spirited renditions of beloved holiday music that capture the hope and joy of the season.
Thursday, December 12, 2024
9:30 am–1:00 pm
$8 per person for students/adults/seniors
Free for children 4 and under
$2 per person for PA ACCESS/Museums for All cardholders
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.
Join us for our annual Christmas Homeschool Day at Glencairn Museum! Enjoy short, guided tours that bring holiday traditions to life, explore the World Nativities exhibition on the first floor of the Museum with an exciting seek and find activity, and get creative with fun arts and craft projects. This event is perfect for all ages and offers a wonderful way to celebrate the season together. Come and make lasting memories with your family in the castle!
