Photography and Private Events

The unique architecture, distinctive art collections, and lush gardens of Glencairn Museum make it a memorable location for photography and private events. Glencairn Museum is available to rent for wedding photography, special event photography, tower parties, cloister garden parties, and Great Hall/Upper Hall parties. No music recitals, fundraisers, wedding ceremonies, or wedding receptions are permitted.

Wedding Photography

The beautiful grounds of Glencairn Museum are available to rent for the purpose of wedding photography starting at $350.00 for up to 2 hours on site. Interior wedding photography packages are also available. Restrictions apply.

SPECIAL EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

The medieval-style architecture and garden setting of Glencairn Museum make it the ideal location for special event photography. Glencairn Museum is a popular destination for photography including engagement, pregnancy, baby, sweet 16, etc. All formal photography taken on museum grounds requires an appointment, the payment of a rental fee, and a signed rental agreement. Commercial photography is prohibited. Restrictions apply.

TOWER PARTIES

The tower of Glencairn Museum is an elegant location for parties, dinners, corporate gatherings, and wedding proposals! The glass-enclosed tower space allows for events to be held in the tower in all weather. Tower events can be booked when the fall colors are at their peak, when snow blankets the landscape, when the first buds of spring appear, or during the lush green of summer. Book your nighttime event to enjoy the sunset followed by the rising lights of the Philadelphia skyline. The tower is available to rent for groups of up to 16 people. Rental fees begin at $1,000.00 for a three-hour event. Restrictions apply. 

CLOISTER GARDEN PARTIES

The exterior cloister garden is available to rent for private functions beginning at $1,000.00 for up to 3 hours. Restrictions apply.

GREAT HALL / UPPER HALL PARTIES

The Great Hall and Upper Hall of Glencairn Museum are available to rent for private parties beginning at $3,500.00 for a three-hour event. Seated dining is available for up to 80 guests in the Upper Hall. Restrictions apply.

Contact Leah Smith at 267.502.2993 or leah.smith@glencairnmuseum.org for more information about photography and private rental events.