Glencairn 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

Montgomery County

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Sacred Adornment Tour

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

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...

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).
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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...

Time Travelers: A Family Backpack Tour lets families explore Glencairn’s history hands-on. Each backpack includes items to bring artifacts and stories to life, creating a fun, interactive adventure for kids and adults alike.&nbsp;Fun for all ages; recommended for ages 5–12
Saturday and Sunday July through November 8 
1:15 and 3:30 pm 
$15 adults 
$12 for seniors (65+) and students (5+) 
Free for all Museum membership levels and children 4 and under 
$ 2 ACCESS Philly/Museums 4 All
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED 




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Local Event: Time Travelers: A Family Backpack Tour 

Time Travelers: A Family Backpack Tour 

Time Travelers: A Family Backpack Tour lets families explore Glencairn’s history hands-on. Each backpack includes items to...

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.
Saturday and Sunday July through November 8 
1:15 and 3:30 pm 
$15 adults 
$12 for seniors (65+) and students (5+) 
Free for all Museum membership levels and children 4 and under 
$ 2 ACCESS Philly/Museums 4 All
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED 






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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 

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...

Step back in time and join us at Glencairn Museum for our family-friendly Ancient Cultures Program!
Learn about the ritual of mummification in ancient Egypt, travel to ancient Rome to meet gods and goddesses, uncover temple gifts in ancient Greece, and investigate the protective art of ancient Mesopotamian palaces!
Explore each culture through a different hands-on project, including cuneiform clay tablets, protective amulets, and symbolic jewelry.
This program is recommended for students ages 7–12 but is open to the whole family. This is not a drop-off event. One adult per group is required to attend. 
Adults, seniors, and students are $8 each; children 4 and under are free.

Local Event: Summer Family Ancient Cultures Program

Summer Family Ancient Cultures Program

Step back in time and join us at Glencairn Museum for our family-friendly Ancient Cultures Program!
Learn about the ritual of...

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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Saturday and Sunday | 1:15 and 3:30 pm
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