Saturday and Sunday at 3:15 pm
$15 Adult
$12 Senior/Student
Visit our Special Rates page for discounted ticket options.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
Explore the deep symbolism found in Glencairn’s architecture and gardens. This 75-minute guided experience highlights motifs found in the interior and exterior design, including four interconnected themes—family, school, country, and church—that shaped life in this extraordinary home for the Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn family. Access to the exhibition, Rushnyky: Sacred Ukrainian Textiles, is included with your tour admission.
Saturday, September 20, 2025
1:00–3:00 pm
$8 per person
$2 for ACCESS Philly Cardholders
Travel back in time over 1,000 years to explore life in the Middle Ages! Discover the stories behind medieval objects in the Glencairn Museum 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 designed 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, each $8, children 4 and under free, but will not have supplies provided.
Saturday, October 4, 2025
7:30 am–5:45 pm
$65 for Glencairn Museum members (lunch not included)
$125 for non-Glencairn Museum members (includes the price of a Basic Individual membership, lunch not included)
Advanced registration is required by Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Join Glencairn Museum members and staff for a day trip to the Newark Museum of Art (NMOA), New Jersey’s largest fine art museum, founded in 1909 with the then-radical belief that art and learning are for everyone.
We’ll travel in comfort aboard a 56-passenger motorcoach equipped with free WiFi, charging ports at every seat, a restroom, and a PA system. En route, Asian art expert Terri McNichol will provide background on Buddhism to enhance our experience at NMOA.
Sunday, October 19, 2025
3:00 pm (doors open at 2:30 pm)
$25 General Admission
$20 Basic Glencairn Museum members
Free for Patron and Gold Glencairn Museum members
$2 for ACCESS Philly Cardholders
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 16, 2025, to secure this benefit.
This concert is expected to sell out based on past attendance. We strongly encourage purchasing tickets in advance, as tickets will not be available at the door if the event sells out.
After two sold-out performances in 2024, renowned American violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn returns to Glencairn Museum for a highly anticipated recital. She will be joined by acclaimed pianist Derek Wieland, violist William Hakim, and cellist Kenneth Kuo for an afternoon of exceptional music.
Sunday, October 26, 2025
12:30–4:00 pm
$40 (includes $15 materials fee)
10% member discount
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Age 16+
Step into the world of ancient artisans and craft your own stunning piece of Roman-inspired jewelry! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll work with thin sheets of brass and brass wire to recreate the intricate embossed designs found on jewelry in Glencairn Museum’s Roman gallery. Personalize your creation by incorporating imagery that holds special meaning to you, or be inspired by imagery from Roman beliefs. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience with metalworking, this workshop offers a fun and immersive journey into the techniques of the past—no prior skills required!
Friday, October 31, 2025
2:30–5:00 pm
Free
Mark your calendars for something magical! Our popular, free, family-friendly Halloween event, inspired by the Harry Potter book series by J.K. Rowling, is happening again this year!
Join us on Friday, October 31, from 2:30 to 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!
No registration required.
Friday, November 28, 2025–Sunday, January 4, 2026
Monday–Friday at 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, and 3:00 pm
Saturday–Sunday at 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, and 2:30 pm
$15 Adult
$12 Seniors and Students
Free for all Museum membership levels and children 4 and under
Visit our Special Rates page for discounted ticket options.
For forty years (1940s to 1970s), the Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn family celebrated Christmas at Glencairn with a concert, a large three-part Nativity scene, a decorated tree that reached beyond the second-floor balcony, and a Christmas Day meal. This 60-minute guided holiday tour visits five different floors, including the Tower and Bedroom suite. Your guide will take you on a journey back through time to explore how the Pitcairn family celebrated Christmas in their 20th-century castle. At the conclusion of the tour, visitors can enjoy self-guided access to the World Nativities exhibition.
Saturday, November 29, 2025
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Free for all Museum members (reservations required)
Registration Deadline: Sunday, November 16, 2025
Join us at Glencairn Museum as we launch the holiday season with the opening of the annual World Nativities exhibition. This exclusive event for Museum members provides a first look at the exhibition, featuring dozens of intricately crafted, three-dimensional Nativity scenes from around the globe.
Enjoy catered light refreshments and beverages as Kirsten Hansen Gyllenhaal, co-curator of the exhibition since 2009, presents an illustrated talk. She will share the story of how the World Nativities exhibition began and highlight the collaborative nature of this endeavor, which over the years has led to lasting friendships and many generous gifts of kindness, knowledge, and artistic talent.
As a special treat, attendees will also be among the first to preview highlights from the Christmas in the Castle tour.
Saturday, December 6, 2025
1:00–3:30 pm
$20 per person
10% discount for Basic, Gold, and Patron Museum members
Registration deadline: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Ages 12+
Make a traditional straw craft ornament you can take home! In Scandinavia, making woven straw ornaments to decorate the house and tree is a beloved Christmas tradition. Participants will learn how to make wreaths and hearts from straw using a variety of techniques. Wheat weaver Kirsten Hansen Gyllenhaal will guide workshop participants through the various stages of each project.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
7:30 pm
Free for Basic, Gold, and Patron Museum members
Patron and Gold members enjoy reserved seating; all other seats are general admission.
Reservations for Patron and Gold members must be made by 12:00 pm on Monday, December 8, 2025.
Tickets will be available on Wednesday, October 1. This concert is expected to sell out based on past attendance. We strongly encourage purchasing tickets in advance, as tickets will not be available at the door if the event sells out.
For over 80 years, the Glencairn Christmas Sing Concert has been a cherished holiday tradition, bringing together families and friends for a magical evening that celebrates music, community, and the spirit of Christmas.
The program features the “Glencairn Horns,” a quintet made up of current and former members of the Philadelphia Orchestra—led by renowned bass trombonist Blair Bollinger, who celebrated his 40th Christmas Sing last year.
Also featured are performances by internationally acclaimed musicians such as violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn and pianist Jungeun Kim, Director of Instrumental Accompaniment at the Curtis Institute of Music. Enjoy the rich, seasonal songs performed by the solo-voice ensemble Les Canards Chantants, and be uplifted by the Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools Concert Choir.
Interwoven throughout the evening are reflective readings from the Christmas story (shared in a peaceful, candlelit setting), a brief message of hope from Bryn Athyn Church clergy, and audience caroling.
Friday, December 12, 2025
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Thursday, December 18, 2025
9:45 am–12:00 pm
$8 per person, children 4 and under free
Registration required by 11:59 pm the day prior to each session.
Our popular annual Christmas event for homeschool families is transforming this year! We are excited to welcome you to a Christmas Homeschool Morning at Glencairn Museum. This new version of our event is designed to welcome smaller groups, provide more interaction with Museum staff, and create a calm and cozy morning of festive fun.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Thursday, December 18, 2025
9:45 am–12:00 pm
$8 per person, children 4 and under free
Registration required by 11:59 pm the day prior to each session.
Our popular annual Christmas event for homeschool families is transforming this year! We are excited to welcome you to a Christmas Homeschool Morning at Glencairn Museum. This new version of our event is designed to welcome smaller groups, provide more interaction with Museum staff, and create a calm and cozy morning of festive fun.
Thursday, December 18, 2025
9:45 am–12:00 pm
$8 per person, children 4 and under free
Registration required by 11:59 pm the day prior to each session.
Our popular annual Christmas event for homeschool families is transforming this year! We are excited to welcome you to a Christmas Homeschool Morning at Glencairn Museum. This new version of our event is designed to welcome smaller groups, provide more interaction with Museum staff, and create a calm and cozy morning of festive fun.
