Session One:
THIS SESSION IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Saturday, March 29, 2025
10:00 am–3:00 pm (includes a break for lunch)
Session Two:
Sunday, March 30, 2025
10:00 am–3:00 pm (includes a break for lunch)
$175 per person (includes $25 materials fee)
Attendees should bring their lunch.
10% discount for Glencairn Museum members
Ages 12 and up
Spend a day immersing yourself in the art of calligraphy with instructor Elinor Aishah Holland, a member of the New York Islamic Arts artist collective. In this one-day workshop (Session One: Saturday, March 29 or Session Two: Sunday, March 30), participants will discover examples of medieval Latin and Arabic calligraphy in art and objects from the Glencairn Museum collection. Participants will be introduced to the Thuluth style of calligraphy, receive guided instruction in letter formation, and enjoy creative letter play. Materials included in the workshop fee will be your own to take home with you. Discover the religious, cultural, and artistic significance of this artform for yourself!
Saturday, April 5, 2025
10:00 am–12:00 pm (doors open at 9:45 am)
Free for all Museum membership levels
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by Friday, March 21, 2025
Glencairn Museum members are invited to an exclusive first look at Rushnyky: Sacred Ukrainian Textiles, a traveling exhibition showcasing the beauty and cultural significance of Ukrainian embroidered cloths. In almost any Ukrainian home, the family icons—and more recently, family photographs—would be draped with rushnyky, offering protection to the family, home, and village. These cloths appear in all family rituals: infants are wrapped in them at birth, and they play a central role in betrothal and wedding ceremonies.
The morning will include an illustrated talk by Tania Diakiw O'Neill, who has devoted decades to exploring the techniques, traditions, and cultural significance of Ukrainian embroidery. Born in a city in western Ukraine to ethnically Ukrainian parents, Tania became a war refugee at the age of two. After World War II, she immigrated to the United States as a young child and grew up in Philadelphia. Her passion for Ukrainian textiles inspired her to write a bilingual how-to book, Ukrainian Embroidery Techniques – Українські Стіби, featuring over 100 traditional stitches.
Guests will also enjoy catered refreshments, time to explore the exhibition, and access to the Museum’s first floor.
Saturday and Sunday in April at 3:15 pm
$15 Adult
$12 Senior/Student
Free for all Museum membership levels and children 4 and under
Visit our Special Rates page for discounted ticket options.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
This 75-minute guided tour features the Easter story illustrated through medieval works of art in stained glass, sculpture, and painting. The biblical narrative involves tremendous sadness, followed by great joy; key episodes highlighted on this tour include the Last Supper, the Crucifixion, the Resurrection, and the Ascension of Christ into heaven. Visitors also learn how Easter was celebrated at Glencairn by the Pitcairn family. Access to the exhibition, Rushnyky: Sacred Ukrainian Textiles, is included with your tour admission.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
9:30 am–1:00 pm
$8 per person for students/adults/seniors
Free for children 4 and under
$2 per person for PA ACCESS/Museums for All cardholders
Registration is required by 11:59 pm Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Tickets will be available on February 1, 2025
It’s that time of year again! Join us for our popular, annual, Spring Homeschool Day event at Glencairn Museum. Bring friends and family along for a morning full of spring-themed activities and crafts. Explore the Museum’s galleries, and enjoy time connecting with other homeschoolers. Registration is required, and limited spots are available, so grab your tickets now for this unique experience in the castle.
$15 adults | $12 seniors and students
Free for all Museum membership levels and children 4 and under
$2 ACCESS Philly/Museums 4 All
NARM, Blue Star, and Library Pass also accepted
Experience religious art in the making: witness demonstrators using metal, glass, sand, stone, eggs, and ink to create beautiful expressions of faith.
This event is an opportunity to self-guide throughout the building, including all galleries, the primary bedroom, and the Tower. While here, visit the temporary exhibition Rushnyky: Sacred Ukrainian Textiles and participate in family-friendly activities.
Sunday, May 4, 2025
1:00–5:00 pm
$150 per person (includes $50 materials fee)
10% discount for Glencairn Museum members
In this four-hour, hands-on workshop, participants will explore meditation and mindfulness practices through guided creative mark making with acrylic paints. There will be facilitated meditations and opportunities for independent exploration of paint on canvas. The focus will be on the process of opening to kindness in the creative process, and the use of creative expression as an entry point to a kind presence with self and others.
This offering centers practices of meditation and mindfulness (specifically around being present in this moment, self-compassion, and the heart-expanding loving kindness practice).
Session 1 | Ages 8–10 | Monday, June 16–Friday, June 20 | 8:30am–1:00 pm
Session 2 | Ages 11–13 | Monday, June 23 – Friday, June 27 | 8:30am–1:00 pm
Session 3 | Ages 8–10 | Monday, July 7–Friday, July 11 | 8:30am–1:00 pm
Session 4 | Ages 11–13 | Monday, July 14–Friday, July 18 | 8:30am–1:00 pm
$250 per camper per session
$225 multi-child discount for additional child/ren from same family
$25 off total for all membership levels (USE CODE CAMP25)
Summer camp at Glencairn is back, and we can’t wait to welcome you for a week full of fun, exploration, curiosity, discovery, friendship, and learning in a completely unique museum! Glencairn’s summer camp is designed to spark creativity, build new connections, and invite campers to see art and culture in a new way. Led by experienced and passionate staff with background check compliance, CPR, first aid, and child abuse prevention training.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
8:00–10:00 pm
Admission is Free. Additional activities for a fee.
No registration required.
Experience the Bryn Athyn Historic District in a whole new light!
Explore the stunning architecture of Glencairn Museum, Cairnwood Estate, and Bryn Athyn Cathedral illuminated against the night sky. Stroll the beautifully lit grounds, take in the breathtaking views, and enjoy the unique atmosphere of these historic landmarks after dark.
This free outdoor event offers a rare opportunity to appreciate the grandeur of Bryn Athyn’s iconic buildings in a peaceful, twilight setting. Bring your camera, take a leisurely walk, and soak in the beauty of these treasured sites aglow.
