Explore history hands-on with a guide and a family activity backpack
60 mins
Guided tour, backpack, exhibits
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.
Refunds or rebookings are available at least 24 hours before your scheduled appointment. No-shows are charged the full amount.
Product ID: K3FPZY
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.
Glencairn Museum
Perched 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.
A combination of art and architecture on a tour of a 45,000sf family home. Highly recommended! A limited amount of family history is included, but there is no outside tour of the property. Jam packed with information and our tour guide, James, was very informative and added a great deal to the experience. Again, highly recommend.
Colleen D
August 30, 2026
A combination of art and architecture on a tour of a 45,000sf family home. Highly recommended! A limited amount of family history is included, but there is no outside tour of the property. Jam packed with information and our tour guide, James, was very informative and added a great deal to the experience. Again, highly recommend.
Colleen D
August 30, 2026
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