Tuesday, February 2 – Sunday, May 2, 2021
Private Access is currently the only way for the public to access the interior of Glencairn Museum.
$5 per person suggested donation. Reservations required 24 hours in advance of your visit. Click here or call 267-502-2990 to make a reservation.
Tuesday-Friday 1:45 and 3:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 12:30, 1:45, and 3:00 pm
Weekday morning and guided visits of first floor, grounds, and exhibition are available by special request by contacting Leah Smith at leah.smith@glencairnmuseum.org or 267.502.2993.
Visit Glencairn Museum in person to view Sacred Adornment: Jewelry as Belief in Ancient Egypt, an exhibition which encourages visitors to discover why jewelry was such an important part of daily life for ancient Egyptians. The beautiful necklaces, bracelets, and rings on exhibit reveal the complex ideas that guided the artists, as well as the hopes and beliefs of those who wore this jewelry in ancient times. Read more about this exhibition in Glencairn Museum News.
Explore what the scarab beetle meant to ancient Egyptians with a digital interactive. Learn about different scarab uses and symbols, and design your own protective scarab! Get started here: Sacred Adornment Exhibition Interactive.
Private access to the Museum’s exhibition and first floor includes audio information about the exhibition, first floor permanent collections, and grounds through a free web-app on your smartphone.
A mask properly covering both mouth and nose is required upon entering the building, and must be properly worn at all times while inside the Museum for all visitors age 2+. If a medical condition prevents you from wearing a mask, please contact the Museum to arrange for alternative access times.
Please visit our New Visiting Guidelines page for current safety protocols.