$10 adults, $8 seniors/students with ID. Free for members and children 3 and under.

The Medieval Festival at Glencairn is a portal to the past: experience medieval life, art, and beliefs through a Pilgrim’s self-guided Quest, demonstrations, and activities.

Click here to see photos from past Medieval Festivals.

Demonstrations include:

• Glassblowing

• Stained glass painting

• Manuscript illumination

• Live music on replica instruments

• Live vocal music

• Weaponry

• Replica Gutenberg-style printing press

Travel on the Pilgrimage Quest to learn about religious sites in Medieval Europe and to earn a token for your successful journey. Explore the galleries on your own, and try your hand at medieval crafts. Take our cell phone audio tour, see the temporary exhibition, Hex Signs: Sacred and Celestial Symbolism in Pennsylvania Dutch Barn Stars, and rejuvenate at the Castle Cafe.

Please note:
Demonstrations subject to change.
The elevator stops at the 1st, 5th and Tower floors only at this event. Please use the stairs while exploring galleries on all other floors.
Due to the limitations of our historic building, our elevator can accommodate transport chairs or wheelchairs that are under 36 inches by 26 inches. We have a limited number of transport chairs for visitor use, available first come, first served. Staff will be available to assist visitors with mobility devices. Regrettably, there are some spaces only available by four or fewer stairs.
No backpack-style baby carriers or strollers.
Photography for private use is permitted. No flash, tripods, selfie-sticks, drones, or videography allowed.