Glencairn Museum 90-Minute Guided Tour
Explore religious art, preserved family rooms, and tower views
Duration
90 mins
Includes
Guided tour, exhibition access
Highlights
Trace Glencairn Museum's transformation from family home to a museum of religious art. Explore historic interiors, collection galleries, and views from the Tower.
- Discover the Great Hall's architecture and craftsmanship
- Explore three galleries of art and artifacts from the museum collection
- Step into preserved family spaces, including the Chapel and Main Bedroom and Bath
- Ride the elevator to the Tower for views of the local area and Philadelphia skyline
- View the Craftsmanship at Glencairn and Sacred Art of Ethiopia exhibitions
Important details
- Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in, coat storage, and a 15-minute introductory video
- Enter through the Main Entrance door marked with a sign and stone lamb carvings above it
- Bring verification at check-in when using a Special Rate
- Present a Library Pass at check-in when using a Library Pass; each pass is valid for up to 4 people
- The tour is not fully accessible and includes travel between floors by stairs or elevator
Cancellation Policy
Refunds or rebookings are available at least 24 hours before the scheduled appointment. No-shows are charged in full.
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FAQs
The Highlights Tour is not fully accessible and moves between floors by stairs or elevator. Accessible parking is available outside the Main Entrance, and a ramp entrance is available.
Visit Craftsmanship at Glencairn: Five Artists and The Sacred Art of Ethiopia before or after your guided tour. The Sacred Art of Ethiopia is on view March 7–November 8.
Meeting details
Glencairn Museum, 1001 Cathedral Road, Bryn Athyn, PA 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.
