Family History Tour at Glencairn Museum
Explore history hands-on with a guide and a family activity backpack
Duration
60 mins
Includes
Guided tour, backpack, exhibits
Highlights
Explore Glencairn Museum's historical collections through ancient artifacts, stories, and hands-on activities. Share a guided journey through time designed for children and adults.
- Discover ancient artifacts and stories from different cultures
- Use hands-on backpack items to bring history to life
- Explore museum collections alongside a guide
- Share an engaging history experience with the whole family
What's Included
- Family activity backpack
- First-floor exhibition access
Important details
- Arrive 15 minutes early to check in and hang your coat
- Enter through the Main Entrance, marked by stone lamb carvings
- Expect to move between floors by stairs or elevator; tours are not fully accessible
- Bring verification for Special Rate admission
- Present your Library Pass at check-in; each pass is valid for up to 4 people
Cancellation Policy
Refunds or rebookings are available at least 24 hours before your scheduled appointment. No-shows are charged the full amount.
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FAQs
The tour is not fully accessible and moves between floors by stairs or elevator. An accessible entrance with a ramp and accessible parking are available.
The tour is fun for all ages and recommended for ages 5–12. Children age 4 and under are welcome.
Bring the required Special Rate verification to check in. If using a Library Pass, present it at check-in; each pass is valid for up to 4 people of any age.
Meeting details
Glencairn Museum
Related locations
Glencairn Museum
Admission includedPerched on a wooded hillside in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, Glencairn Museum invites you into a world where ancient Egypt, medieval Europe, and sacred art share the same stone walls. The building itself is a castle-like masterpiece, built in the early twentieth century as the home of the Pitcairn family. Inside Glencairn Museum, galleries wind through Romanesque arches and soaring halls filled with genuine artifacts spanning thousands of years. The atmosphere is intimate yet grand, making every visit feel like a private audience with history.
