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! 

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This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.

Thursday, May 28, 2020

7:00 - 11:00 pm

$40 General Admission, $20 for Museum Members/Designated Drivers

Must be 21+. Tickets are limited, reservations strongly recommended. Visit the Museum or call 267-502-2990 to purchase.

Celebrate the beginning of summer with an evening in Glencairn Museum’s cloister garden! Enjoy music, dessert, beer, white wine, access to the collections on the first floor of the Museum, and the sunset view from the tower.

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This event has been cancelled.

Sunday, April 26, 2020

1:00 - 5:00 pm

$10 Adults, $8 Seniors/Students with ID. Free for Members and children 3 and under.

Experience religious art in the making: witness demonstrators using metal, glass, sand, ink and movement to create beautiful expressions of faith. Hear live music, take our cell phone audio tour, see the temporary exhibition, Sacred Adornment: Jewelry as Belief in Ancient Egypt, enjoy self-guided time in the galleries, and rejuvenate at the Castle Cafe.

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Donations welcome.

Join us for our annual pre-trick-or-treating event and enjoy our popular family-friendly Scavenger Hunt, inspired by the Harry Potter book series by J.K. Rowling! Watch special guests Jason Klein and Leslie Pierce of Historical Glassworks work their glassblowing magic, creating and selling one of a kind mystifying wonders such as magic wands, talismans, potion bottles, and more. Costumes encouraged!

$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.

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.

General admission is FREE. Additional activities for a small fee (see below).

Enjoy quiet reflection as you explore the grounds of the Bryn Athyn Historic District in lights. 

Cairnwood Estate: FREE Admission to the Garden House, including exhibitions and an orientation video; self-guided house tours: $5/person.

Bryn Athyn Cathedral: FREE Admission; self-guided tours of the building and gardens.

Glencairn Museum: FREE Admission to the first floor, including exhibitions, an orientation video, and a free cell phone audio tour; rides to the Tower fee $5/person.

Free parking throughout the Bryn Athyn Historic District.

Photography for private use is permitted. No drones, flash, tripods, selfie-sticks, or videography.

$30 General Admission, $20 for Museum Members/Designated Drivers.

Must be 21+. Tickets are limited, reservations strongly recommended. Visit the Museum or call 267-502-2990 to purchase.

Celebrate the beginning of summer with an evening in Glencairn Museum’s cloister garden! Enjoy music, dessert, beer, white wine, access to the collections on the first floor of the Museum, and the sunset view from the tower.

$10 Adults, $8 Seniors/Students with ID. Free for Members and children 3 and under.

Experience religious art in the making: witness demonstrators using metal, glass, sand, ink and movement to create beautiful expressions of faith. Hear live music, take our cell phone audio tour, see the temporary exhibition, Hex Signs: Sacred and Celestial Symbolism in Pennsylvania Dutch Barn Stars, enjoy self-guided time in the galleries, and rejuvenate at the Castle Cafe.

Donations welcome.

No reservations necessary. Contact Christine McDonald at 267.502.2995 or email christine.mcdonald@glencairnmuseum.org for more information.

Begin your Halloween day fun with a stop at Glencairn Museum for our popular family-friendly Scavenger Hunt, inspired by the Harry Potter book series by J.K. Rowling!

$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.

General admission is FREE. Additional activities for a small fee (see below).

Enjoy quiet reflection as you explore the grounds of the Bryn Athyn Historic District in lights. 

Cairnwood Estate: FREE Admission to the Garden House, including exhibitions and an orientation video; self-guided house tours: $5/person.

Bryn Athyn Cathedral: FREE Admission; cell phone audio tour of the building and gardens.

Glencairn Museum: FREE Admission to the first floor, including exhibitions, an orientation video, and a free cell phone audio tour; rides to the Tower fee $5/person.

Free parking throughout the Bryn Athyn Historic District.

Given the age and construction of the buildings, some areas are not wheelchair accessible. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

No wheelchairs beyond the first floor of Cairnwood and Glencairn. No backpack-style baby carriers.

Photography for private use is permitted. No flash, tripods, selfie-sticks or videography.

$30 General Admission, $20 for Museum Members/Designated Drivers.

Must be 21+. Tickets are limited, reservations strongly recommended. Tickets available beginning January 1, 2018. Visit the Museum or call 267-502-2990 to purchase.

Celebrate the beginning of summer with an evening in Glencairn Museum’s cloister garden! Enjoy music, dessert, beer, white wine, access to the collections on the first floor of the Museum, and the sunset view from the tower.

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

Experience religious art in the making: witness demonstrators using metal, glass, sand, ink, and dance to create beautiful expressions of faith. Learn about stone carving, hear live music, and more. Take our cell phone audio tour, see the temporary exhibition, Nishan Yardumian: Heavenly Visitations in the Bible, and rejuvenate at the Castle Cafe.

Donations welcome.

No reservations necessary. Contact Christine McDonald at 267.502.2995 or email christine.mcdonald@glencairnmuseum.org for more information.

Begin your Halloween-day fun with a stop at Glencairn Museum for our popular Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt!

$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.

Demonstrations include:

• Stained glass painting
• Wool working
• Manuscript illumination
• Live music on replica instruments
• Weaponry
• Replica Gutenberg-style printing press

General admission is FREE. Additional activities for a small fee (see below).

Enjoy quiet reflection as you explore the grounds of the Bryn Athyn Historic District in lights. 

Cairnwood Estate: FREE Admission to the Garden House, including exhibitions and an orientation video; self-guided house tours: $5/person.

Bryn Athyn Cathedral: FREE Admission; cell phone audio tour of the building and gardens.

Glencairn Museum: FREE Admission to the first floor, including exhibitions, an orientation video, and a free cell phone audio tour; rides to the Tower fee $5/person.

Free parking throughout the Bryn Athyn Historic District.

Given the age and construction of the buildings, some areas are not wheelchair accessible. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

No wheelchairs beyond the first floor of Cairnwood and Glencairn. No backpack-style baby carriers.

Photography for private use is permitted. No flash, tripods, selfie-sticks or videography.

$20 General Admission, $15 for Museum Members, $10 for Designated Drivers.

Must be 21+. Tickets are limited, and are on sale Tuesday, May 2 through Tuesday, May 30 by visiting the Museum or calling 267.502.2990. Tickets will also be sold at the door (subject to availability).

Where else in the Philadelphia area can you spend a summer evening with friends in a medieval-style cloister garden, enjoying the music of world-class guitarist Blane Bostock, delicious food and refreshing beverages? Celebrate the beginning of summer with an evening in Glencairn Museum’s cloister garden. The event will include live music, light refreshments, beer, wine, access to the collections on the first floor of the Museum and the sunset view from the tower.

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

Visit Glencairn Museum for our annual Sacred Arts Festival and experience religious art in the making. Witness demonstrators using ink, glass and paint to create beautiful expressions of faith. Learn about stone carving, see the creation of a sand mandala, take a cell phone audio tour inside and outside the building, enjoy the stunning view from Glencairn’s tower and relax in the Castle Café.