Glencairn Museum

Explore Glencairn’s first floor from 1–4:30 pm at your own pace. Enjoy galleries, exhibits, a short history video, and the Museum Shop. Kids can complete Story Trails adventures (for purchase) and earn collectible charms!Tuesday—Sunday 
1:00–4:30 pmThrough November 8, 2026
 
$5.00 per person, included with a guided tour/event attendance 
Free for all Museum membership levels and children 4 and under 
$ 2 ACCESS Philly/Museums 4 All

Local Event: First Floor Self-Guided Access 

Montgomery County

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First Floor Self-Guided Access 

Explore Glencairn’s first floor from 1–4:30 pm at your own pace. Enjoy galleries, exhibits, a short history video, and the...

Tuesday and Thursday | 1:15 pm 
Saturday and Sunday | 1:45 pm
$15 Adult
$12 Senior/Student 
Free for all Museum membership levels and children 4 and under 
$ 2 ACCESS Philly/Museums 4 All
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED 
 

Around every corner in Glencairn, visitors encounter stunning 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 home built by Raymond Pitcairn for his family (completed in 1939). Well over one hundred artists, architects, and laborers contributed to its construction and decoration, which took more than a decade to complete. Without the efforts of all of them working together, the Pitcairn’s remarkable home could not have become a reality. 
Pitcairn had previously established a variety of workshops adjacent to the building site of Bryn Athyn Cathedral (dedicated 1919), including an architectural studio, a modeling shop, a metal shop, a stained-glass studio and glassworks, a stone shop, and a wood shop. These same shops—and many of the same artists—were also used to create artwork for Glencairn. This guided tour, which will explore the Great Hall and Upper Hall on the first floor, the main bedroom on the third floor, the Chapel on the fifth floor, and the observation deck at the top of the tower, will introduce visitors to works by Parke E. Edwards (metalwork), Winfred S. Hyatt (stained glass), Robert G. Glenn (mosaic), Benjamin A. Tweedale (stone carving), and Frank Jeck (woodcarving).
Read more about the <a href="https://www.glencairnmuseum.org/newsletter/2021/6/9/craftsmanship-at-glencairn-five-artists" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Craftsmanship at Glencairn: Five Artists guided tour and exhibit in Glencairn Museum News</a>

Local Event: Craftsmanship at Glencairn: Five Artists Tour

Craftsmanship at Glencairn: Five Artists Tour

Tuesday and Thursday | 1:15 pm 
Saturday and Sunday | 1:45 pm
$15 Adult
$12 Senior/Student 
Free for all Museum membership...

Tuesday–Friday | 2:45 pm 
Saturday and Sunday | 1:15 pm and 2:30 pm
$15 Adult 
$12 Senior/Student 
Free for all Museum membership levels and children 4 and under 
$ 2 ACCESS Philly/Museums 4 All 
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED 
 
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 architecture and skilled craftsmanship. Experience spiritual beliefs and practices through the ages by exploring three galleries with art and artifacts from the Glencairn Museum collection. Immerse yourself in family spaces that have remained unchanged since Glencairn was a home, including the family Chapel and the Main Bedroom and Bath. The elevator ascent to the Tower, with its commanding view of the local area and the Philadelphia skyline, is a visitor favorite. Have your camera ready!

Local Event: Highlights Tour

Highlights Tour

Tuesday–Friday | 2:45 pm 
Saturday and Sunday | 1:15 pm and 2:30 pm
$15 Adult 
$12 Senior/Student  
Free for all Museum...

Wednesday and Friday |&nbsp;1:15pmSaturday and Sunday |&nbsp;3:00pmHumans 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 variety of cultures including ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome; the Middle Ages; and jewelry worn by family members who once called Glencairn home. Attendees will be invited to reflect on their own personal adornments and any special meanings they may hold.

Local Event: Sacred Adornment Tour

Sacred Adornment Tour

Wednesday and Friday | 1:15pmSaturday and Sunday | 3:00pmHumans throughout history and across cultures have worn jewelry and...

Saturday and Sunday | 1:15 and 3:30 pm
Time Travelers: A Family Backpack Tour 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 are guided on a journey through time, they will discover ancient artifacts and fascinating stories from different cultures. This guided tour is designed to captivate both children and adults, fostering a shared appreciation for history. It’s a perfect blend of education and adventure, ideal for families looking to make lasting memories together.










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Local Event: Time Travelers: A Family Backpack Tour 

Time Travelers: A Family Backpack Tour 

Saturday and Sunday | 1:15 and 3:30 pm
Time Travelers: A Family Backpack Tour offers an immersive experience, allowing families...

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,&nbsp; including spaces typically available only on guided tours, and enjoy special access to the Tower for sweeping views of autumn foliage and the sunset. From 4-7 pm, staff members will be available throughout the Museum to answer questions and help you navigate the building. Complimentary tea and coffee will be served on the first floor.

Local Event: Third Thursdays in Fall at Glencairn Museum 

Third Thursdays in Fall at Glencairn Museum 

Experience Glencairn Museum after hours during a special fall edition of our popular Third Thursdays series. Explore the...

Join Glencairn Museum members and staff for a special curator-led tour of the Workshop of the World: Arts and Crafts in Philadelphia (<a href="https://www.philamuseum.org/exhibitions/workshop-of-the-world" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.philamuseum.org/exhibitions/workshop-of-the-world</a>) exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Presented as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration, this major exhibition explores Philadelphia’s pivotal role in the Arts and Crafts movement and features eight significant works on loan from Glencairn Museum. Highlights include Lachlan Pitcairn’s hand-carved infant crib by Frank Jeck, stained-glass panels by Lawrence Saint and Winfred Hyatt, original hand-drawn designs, and other remarkable examples of craftsmanship from the Glencairn Museum collection.
Following the guided tour, enjoy free time to have lunch, browse the museum shops, and explore the Philadelphia Museum of Art at your own pace.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience an acclaimed exhibition while seeing objects from the Glencairn collection in a new context alongside some of the finest Arts and Crafts works in the region.

Local Event: Bus Trip to the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Bus Trip to the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Join Glencairn Museum members and staff for a special curator-led tour of the Workshop of the World: Arts and Crafts in...

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