Wednesday, July 15, 2026
1:00–3:00 pm
$8 per person
$2 ACCESS Philly cardholders
Registration is required by Monday, July 13, 2026
Travel back in time more than 1,000 years to explore life in the Middle Ages! Discover the stories behind medieval objects in the Glencairn collection, enjoy hands-on activities that get you up close with stained glass, weapons and armor, sculpture, manuscripts, and more.
Each participant will be able to create a medieval-style manuscript of their own inspired by stories and objects that are important in their own lives.
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 but will not have supplies provided.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
1:00–3:00 pm
$8 per person
$2 ACCESS Philly cardholders
Registration is required by Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Thursday, October 15, 2026
4:00–7:00 pm
$15 adults
$12 seniors and students
Free for all Glencairn Museum membership levels and children 4 and under
$2 for ACCESS Philly Cardholders/Museums 4 All
Visit our Special Rates page for discounted ticket options.
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, 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 4:00—7:00 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.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
9:00 am–5:00 pm
$65 for Glencairn Museum members
$125 for non-Glencairn Museum members (includes the price of a Basic Individual membership)
Registration is required by Saturday, September 5, 2026
Join Glencairn Museum members and staff for a special curator-led tour of the Workshop of the World: Arts and Crafts in Philadelphia 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.
Saturday, October 3, 10, 17, and 24
Location: Doering Center | Bryn Athyn College of the New Church | Bryn Athyn, PA 19009
1:00–4:00 pm
$325 per person, includes materials fee
10% discount for members
Attendee age limit: 16+
Advanced registration is required by 11:59 pm, Wednesday, September 30
In this four-day workshop—held on four consecutive Saturdays—participants will learn the fundamentals of traditional stained-glass painting. Working from a photographic reference, students will create their own painted glass panel using historic techniques such as tracing, matting, and silver staining, with opportunities to add personal creative touches. Finished pieces will be kiln-fired to permanently fuse the paint to the glass, then framed in lead and fitted with hooks for display in a window.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
4:00–7:00 pm
$15 adults
$12 seniors and students
Free for all Glencairn Museum membership levels and children 4 and under
$2 for ACCESS Philly Cardholders/Museums 4 All
Visit our Special Rates page for discounted ticket options.
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, 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 4:00—7:00 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.
Sunday, October 18, 2026
3:00 pm
$40 General Admission
$20 Basic Glencairn Museum members
Free for Patron and Gold Glencairn Museum members
Patron members enjoy reserved seating; all other seats are general admission.
Reservations for Patron members must be made by 5:00 pm on Thursday, October 15, 2026, to secure this benefit.
This concert is expected to sell out. Advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended, as tickets will not be available at the door if the concert reaches capacity.
Experience an unforgettable afternoon of music as violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn returns to Glencairn Museum with pianist Derek Wieland. Performing on the legendary Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius, Pitcairn brings one of the world’s most celebrated violins to life in Glencairn’s intimate setting.
Saturday, October 31, 2026
2:30—5:00 pm
Free
No registration is required.
Save the date for our popular, annual, family-friendly Halloween event! This event is inspired by the Harry Potter book series by J.K. Rowling.
Join us on Saturday, October 31 from 2:30–5:00 pm for an afternoon of pre-trick-or-treating fun, including a mythical scavenger hunt, enchanting prizes, spooky decorations, and more! Costumes welcome!
