Five Artists Guided Tour of Glencairn
Trace five artists’ work in metal, glass, mosaic, stone, and wood throughout Glencairn
Duration
90 mins
Includes
Guided tour, exhibit access
Highlights
Explore early 20th-century craftsmanship throughout Glencairn, the home completed for Raymond Pitcairn in 1939. Discover the work of five artists in spaces from the Great Hall to the tower observation deck.
- Discover metalwork, stained glass, mosaic, stone carving, and woodcarving
- Explore the Great Hall and Upper Hall on the first floor
- Visit the main bedroom on the third floor and Chapel on the fifth floor
- See the observation deck at the top of the tower
What's Included
- 15-minute introductory video
- Access to the Craftsmanship at Glencairn: Five Artists exhibit
- Access to The Sacred Art of Ethipia exhibition from March 7 to November 8
Important details
- Arrive 15 minutes before the tour for check-in and time to hang your coat
- Enter through the Main Entrance door marked by stone lamb carvings
- Use stairs or an elevator between floors; the tour is not fully accessible
- Present required verification at check-in when using a special-rate admission
- Present your Library Pass at check-in; one pass is valid for up to four people
Cancellation Policy
Refunds or rebookings are available up to 24 hours before your scheduled appointment. No-shows are charged the full amount.
Product ID: DNCZZ4
FAQs
The Craftsmanship at Glencairn: Five Artists Tour is not fully accessible. Travel between floors uses stairs or an elevator.
Meeting details
Glencairn Museum, 1001 Cathedral Road, Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania 19009
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.
