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Glencairn Museum

1001 Cathedral Road, Bryn Athyn, PA
267-502-2990
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Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Bryn Athyn
4.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Owner description: The history of world religions comes to life through this museum's extensive collection of art and artifacts from different cultures and time periods.... more » Owner description: The history of world religions comes to life through this museum's extensive collection of art and artifacts from different cultures and time periods. Glencairn was once the home of Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn. It was built between 1928 and 1939. Glencairn became a museum after the death of Mildred Pitcairn in 1979.Let our guides show you the best the Museum has to offer by taking our Highlights Tour. Tours leave regularly on Mondays through Fridays at 2:30 pm and Saturdays at 1:00, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:00 pm. The Museum is only accessible through guided tours, with the exception of our four Festival Days. You can see all of the galleries through a self-guided tour during those events. Highlights Tours have a maximum of ten people per tour. Reservations are strongly suggested. The Museum's 1st floor, including the Great Hall, Upper Hall, and Bird Room, is open Saturdays FREE of charge, from 1:00–4:30 pm. A FREE cell phone tour of Glencairn's exterior, 1st floor, and select galleries, is also available. Please join us this Saturday for FREE Coffee in the Castlees and time periods. « less
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“How the 1 Percent Lived”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

The halcyon days of steel magnates are over. Or are they? See how they lived [quite well]; See what lack of a budget can build [quite a lot]; See how much of a view you can have for that money [almost unlimited]. If I seem jealous, you'd be absolutely correct. But what a house, an English castle constructed with stone... More

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“excellent for Bryn Athyn but not for Philadelphia”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

great to visit as local museum in Bryn Athyn and Huntingdon Valley, but I do not recommend as an outstanding attraction in Philadelphia, which has so much more.fun to do cell phone tour or when there are special events. enjoy walking the grounds. and go to Bryn Athyn cathedral (which also is open for tours with limited hours).

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“A definite must-see, especially for history buffs”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

The building structure, family lore and antiquities are three great reasons to visit and take a tour. Tours don't occur too often. Call and book one. Seasonal events are interesting. I am not a religious buff but I went during Christmastime and enjoyed their nativity collection. I disliked how we could not take our time but had to stay with... More

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“interesting local place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

local, well kept and clean, interesting things to see, beautiful grounds, safe, well lit, parking, grounds well maintained

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“Wonderful Experience in delightful Bryn Athyn”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2007
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This castle like mansion was a home that the Pitcairn family built in the 1930s and is now a wonderful museum which shows off the house with its great views, chapel and great room. The art work and artifacts cover ancient times. When we visited during the Smithsonian Museum Day (free admission at the time), there were Tibetan monks making... More

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