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The Saturday Highlights Tour begins with an elevator ride to the Tower, with its commanding view of the local area and the Philadelphia skyline (be sure to bring your camera!). The guide will introduce Glencairn in the context of the history of the Bryn Athyn community, and explain the fascinating relationship between Glencairn and its neighbors, Cairnwood and Bryn Athyn Cathedral. The tour continues with a visit to the Pitcairn family's Chapel and the Master Bedroom. An introduction to the Museum's collection of religious art takes place in the Egyptian Gallery, the Medieval Treasury, and the Roman Gallery. The tour also includes a visit to Glencairn's stunning Great Hall and Upper Hall.

Admission for tours: Adults: $7.00; Seniors (65+) $6.00; Students (College + age with ID) $4.00; children 5 years and under admitted free. Other prices apply for special events. Museum members receive discounts on tours and special events (see Join Us). Information about school programs is here. Information about special events is here. See below for driving and parking instructions.

It is also possible to visit the Museum, by appointment only, from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except public holidays). Group tours of more than 10 people must be done during the week unless the group reserves several of the Saturday times listed above. To make an appointment for a tour call 267-502-2993.

Because of its National Registry status, Glencairn has limited accessibility for visitors with mobility impairments. For more information, please call 267-502-2993 in advance or ask at the main entrance upon arrival.

From CENTER CITY, Philadelphia:

Take Broad Street (Rt. 611) North. 611 will bear right and turn from Broad St. into Old York Rd. There is a Ford agency near this turnoff. (The distance from City Hall to the point where 611 turns into Old York Rd. is approximately 7 ¼ miles.) Follow Old York Rd. for approximately 2 ¼ miles. Turn right onto Meetinghouse Rd. This turn will come just after a synagogue on the right. Follow Meetinghouse for approximately 3 miles until it meets Rt. 232 (Huntingdon Pike). Go NORTH (left) on Huntingdon Pike. After approximately 2 ¼ miles, Huntingdon Pike will cross Rt. 63 (at the Bethayres shopping center). The 4th traffic light after Rt. 63 is Cathedral Road - turn left. You will notice the Bryn Athyn Cathedral on your left. At the top of a small hill is the entrance to the Glencairn parking lot, on your right. Handicapped parking is located next to the fountain near the entrance to the building.

From PHILADELPHIA via Rt. 76 (Schuylkill Expressway):

Take 76 WEST to Roosevelt Blvd. (Rt. 1) Exit off of Rt. 1 onto Broad Street (Rt. 611). Go NORTH (left) on Broad Street for approximately 2 ¼ miles. 611 will bear right and turn from Broad St. into Old York Rd. There is a Ford agency near this turn off. Follow Old York Rd. for approximately 2 ¼ miles. Turn right onto Meetinghouse Rd. This turn will come just after a synagogue on the right. Follow Meetinghouse for approximately 3 miles until it meets Rt. 232 (Huntingdon Pike). Go NORTH (left) on Huntingdon Pike. After approximately 2 ¼ miles, Huntingdon Pike will cross Rt. 63 (at the Bethayres shopping center). The 4th traffic light after Rt. 63 is Cathedral Road - turn left. You will notice the Bryn Athyn Cathedral on your left. At the top of a small hill is the entrance to the Glencairn parking lot, on your right. Handicapped parking is located next to the fountain near the entrance to the building.

From the WEST (via Blue Rt. & Pennsylvania Turnpike):

Take Blue Rt. (Rt. 476) NORTH to Pa. Turnpike EAST. Take Exit 343 (old Exit 27, Willow Grove, Doylestown). Go North on Route 611(bearing right). At the first light (immediate) turn right on Mill Rd. (this becomes Warminster Rd. when it crosses York Rd.) Turn right at the second light (Byberry Rd.) Travel Byberry for approximately 3 miles. At the 3rd traffic light go right (south) onto Rt. 232 (Huntingdon Pike - also known as Second Street Pike). Turn right at the first light (Cathedral Rd.) You will notice the Bryn Athyn Cathedral on your left. At the top of a small hill is the entrance to the Glencairn parking lot, on your right. Handicapped parking is located next to the fountain near the entrance to the building.

From PRINCETON:

Take Rt. 1 SOUTH to Rt. 132 WEST (Street Rd.) It's right near the Pa. Turnpike. Take Rt. 132 WEST (Street Rd.) for about 4 ½ miles to Rt. 232 SOUTH (Huntingdon Pike - also known as Second Street Pike). Take Huntingdon Pike for about 3 miles (or 7 traffic lights) to Cathedral Road, the light after Byberry Rd. Turn right onto Cathedral Road (large signs say 'Bryn Athyn Cathedral' and 'Glencairn.'). You will notice the Bryn Athyn Cathedral on your left. At the top of a small hill is the entrance to the Glencairn parking lot, on your right. Handicapped parking is located next to the fountain near the entrance to the building.

From ROOSEVELT BLVD. (coming north):

Turn left from Roosevelt Blvd. onto Byberry Rd (at Nabisco plant). Go WEST on Byberry through about 7 traffic lights, crossing Bustleton Ave., Philmont Ave., Pine Road, Buck Road (among others). At Rt. 232 (Huntingdon Pike) Turn left (SOUTH). At first light, Cathedral Rd., turn right You will notice the Bryn Athyn Cathedral on your left. At the top of a small hill is the entrance to the Glencairn parking lot, on your right. Handicapped parking is located next to the fountain near the entrance to the building.

From the NORTH:

South on New Jersey Turnpike. WEST on Pa. Turnpike (Exit 6) over the Delaware River. Take Exit 351 (old Exit 28, Philadelphia) off the Pa. Turnpike. Bear right immediately after going through the toll, onto Rt. 1 South. Stay in the right lane and exit off Rt. 1 almost immediately (about 1/8 of a mile) onto the Street Rd. exit - Rt. 132 WEST. Take Rt. 132 WEST (Street Rd.) for about 4 ½ miles to Rt. 232 SOUTH (Huntingdon Pike - also known as Second Street Pike). Take Huntingdon Pike for about 3 miles (or 7 traffic lights) to Cathedral Road, the light after Byberry Rd. Turn right onto Cathedral Road (large signs say 'Bryn Athyn Cathedral' and 'Glencairn.'). You will notice the Bryn Athyn Cathedral on your left. At the top of a small hill is the entrance to the Glencairn parking lot, on your right. Handicapped parking is located next to the fountain near the entrance to the building.

From I-95:

Take the Woodhaven exit (WEST) to the very end, where you have to exit to the left (Evans). Turn right at the first light (Byberry Rd.) Go WEST on Byberry through about 7 traffic lights, crossing Bustleton Ave., Philmont Ave., Pine Road, Buck Road (among others). At Rt. 232 (Huntingdon Pike) Turn left (SOUTH). At first light, Cathedral Rd., turn right. You will notice the Bryn Athyn Cathedral on your left. At the top of a small hill is the entrance to the Glencairn parking lot, on your right. Handicapped parking is located next to the fountain near the entrance to the building.

From the LEHIGH VALLEY:

Take the Northeast Extension to Rt. 276 East. Take Exit 343 (old Exit 27, Willow Grove, Doylestown). Go North on Route 611 (bearing right). At the first light (immediate) turn right on Mill Rd. (this becomes Warminster Rd. when it crosses York Rd.) Turn right at the second light (Byberry Rd.) Travel Byberry for approximately 3 miles. At the 3rd traffic light go right (south) onto Rt. 232 (Huntingdon Pike - also known as Second Street Pike). Turn right at the first light (Cathedral Rd.) You will notice the Bryn Athyn Cathedral on your left. At the top of a small hill is the entrance to the Glencairn parking lot, on your right. Handicapped parking is located next to the fountain near the entrance to the building.

From DELAWARE:

Take I-95 North to the Blue Route N. (476) to Pa. Turnpike East. Take Exit 343 (old Exit 27, Willow Grove, Doylestown). Go North on Route 611 (bearing right). At the first light (immediate) turn right on Mill Rd. (this becomes Warminster Rd. when it crosses York Rd.) Turn right at the second light (Byberry Rd.) Travel Byberry for approximately 3 miles. At the 3rd traffic light go right (south) onto Rt. 232 (Huntingdon Pike - also known as Second Street Pike). Turn right at the first light (Cathedral Rd.). You will notice the Bryn Athyn Cathedral on your left. At the top of a small hill is the entrance to the Glencairn parking lot, on your right. Handicapped parking is located next to the fountain near the entrance to the building.

From SOUTH JERSEY:

Route 70 to 90 North, then follow directions from I-95, above; or 295 NORTH, or the New Jersey Turnpike NORTH to the Pa. Turnpike WEST. Take Exit 351 (old Exit 28, Philadelphia) off the Pa. Turnpike. Bear right immediately after going through the toll, onto Rt. 1 South. Stay in the right lane and exit off Rt. 1 almost immediately (about 1/8 of a mile) onto the Street Rd. exit - Rt. 132 WEST. Take Rt. 132 WEST (Street Rd.) for about 4 ½ miles. Turn left onto Rt. 232 SOUTH (Huntingdon Pike - also known as Second Street Pike). Take Huntingdon Pike for about 3 miles (or 7 traffic lights) to Cathedral Road, the light after Byberry Rd. Turn right onto Cathedral Road (large signs say 'Bryn Athyn Cathedral' and 'Glencairn.'). You will notice the Bryn Athyn Cathedral on your left. At the top of a small hill is the entrance to the Glencairn parking lot, on your right. Handicapped parking is located next to the fountain near the entrance to the building.