Saturday, March 7, 2026
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Exclusively open to all levels of Glencairn Museum membership
Free, included with Museum membership
Registration is required by Sunday, February 22, 2026
Join other Glencairn Museum members and Museum staff for the opening of the exhibition, The Sacred Art of Ethiopia.
Ethiopian Christian artists tell the same biblical stories shared around the world, but their art reflects the unique style, culture, and spiritual traditions of Ethiopia.
After time for refreshments and an introduction, attendees will have directed self-guided time in both the exhibition and select galleries to compare the Ethiopian depictions of biblical stories with those from other cultures represented in the Glencairn Museum collection. After time for reflection, attendees and staff will be given an opportunity to share their observations with each other.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Thursday, May 14, 2026
9:45 am–12:00 pm
$8 per person, children 4 and under free
Advanced registration is required by 11:59 pm the day prior to each session
Our popular annual spring event for homeschool families is transforming this year! We are excited to welcome you to a Spring Homeschool Morning at Glencairn Museum. This new version of our event is designed to welcome smaller groups, provide more interaction with Museum staff, and offer opportunities for crafts and exploration in the Museum.
Monday, March 16, 2026
7:00 pm
$25 General Admission
$20 Basic Glencairn Museum members
Free for Patron and Gold Glencairn Museum members
$2 for ACCESS Philly Cardholders
Patron members enjoy reserved seating; all other seats are general admission.
Reservations for Patron members must be made by 5:00 pm on Friday, March 13, 2026, to secure this benefit.
This performance is part of Curtis on Tour, the Nina von Maltzahn Global Touring Initiative of the Curtis Institute of Music.
Glencairn Museum is honored to welcome the Curtis Chamber Orchestra for a special Curtis on Tour performance, celebrating the historic ties between the two institutions. This dynamic, conductor-less ensemble of Curtis Institute of Music’s most talented students is led from the first chair by Minnesota Orchestra concertmaster and Curtis violin faculty member Erin Keefe. The program features Mozart’s masterful Sinfonia Concertante for violin, viola, and orchestra, performed by Ms. Keefe and Curtis President and renowned violist Roberto Díaz, alongside beloved works by Samuel Barber and Ludwig van Beethoven.
Saturday and Sunday, March 21, 22, 28, and 29
Weekend One
Session 1: Saturday, March 21 | 9:00 am–12:00 pm (beginner chicken egg)
Session 2: Saturday, March 21 | 1:00–4:00 pm (beginner chicken egg)
Session 3: Sunday, March 22 | 1:00–4:00 pm (beginner chicken egg)
Weekend Two
Session 4: Saturday, March 28| 9:00 am–12:00 pm (beginner chicken egg)
Session 5: Saturday, March 28 | 1:00–4:00 pm (beginner chicken egg)
Session 6: Sunday, March 29| 1:00–4:00 pm (advanced goose egg)
$50 (including materials)
10% Discount for Patron, Gold, and Basic Museum membership levels
Registration Deadline:
For March 21/22 – registration deadline is Wednesday, March 18
For March 28/29 – registration deadline is Wednesday, March 25
Age 16+
Our incredibly popular pysanky egg dyeing workshops are back! Join us for a morning or afternoon of artistic exploration as our skilled instructor, Wendy Hallstrom, leads you through the historic and intricate process of creating beautiful eggs in the Ukrainian Easter tradition. Access to exploring the first floor of the Museum, including The Sacred Art of Ethiopia exhibition, is included in the workshop admission fee. Both beginner and advanced classes are available, so don’t wait to book your spot!
Saturday, March 21–Sunday, April 12, 2026
Saturday and Sunday
3:15 pm
$15 adults
$12 for seniors (65+) and students (5+)
Free for all Museum membership levels and children 4 and under
Visit our Special Rates page for discounted ticket options.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
This one-hour 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 will also learn how Easter was celebrated by the Pitcairn family at Glencairn when it was their home. Three Easter dioramas were made in the 1920s for the Pitcairns by Winfred S. Hyatt, the principal stained-glass artist and designer for Bryn Athyn Cathedral and Glencairn. These scenes were an important part of the family’s annual Easter traditions; they will be included on the tour.
Saturday and Sunday, March 28, and 29, 2026
Weekend Two
Session 4: Saturday, March 28| 9:00 am–12:00 pm (beginner chicken egg)
Session 5: Saturday, March 28 | 1:00–4:00 pm (beginner chicken egg)
Session 6: Sunday, March 29| 1:00–4:00 pm (advanced goose egg)
$50 (including materials)
10% Discount for Patron, Gold, and Basic Museum membership levels
Registration Deadline:
For March 21/22 – registration deadline is Wednesday, March 18
For March 28/29 – registration deadline is Wednesday, March 25
Age 16+
Our incredibly popular pysanky egg dyeing workshops are back! Join us for a morning or afternoon of artistic exploration as our skilled instructor, Wendy Hallstrom, leads you through the historic and intricate process of creating beautiful eggs in the Ukrainian Easter tradition. Access to exploring the first floor of the Museum, including The Sacred Art of Ethiopia exhibition, is included in the workshop admission fee. Both beginner and advanced classes are available, so don’t wait to book your spot!
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Thursday, May 14, 2026
9:45 am–12:00 pm
$8 per person, children 4 and under free
Advanced registration is required by 11:59 pm the day prior to each session
Our popular annual spring event for homeschool families is transforming this year! We are excited to welcome you to a Spring Homeschool Morning at Glencairn Museum. This new version of our event is designed to welcome smaller groups, provide more interaction with Museum staff, and offer opportunities for crafts and exploration in the Museum.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Thursday, June 18, 2026
4:00-7:00 pm
$10 adults
$8 seniors and students
Free for all Glencairn Museum membership levels and children 4 and under
Visit our Special Rates page for discounted ticket options.
Glencairn Museum’s galleries are open for exploration! Join us this spring on the third Thursday of April, May, and June for three opportunities to wander, discover, and enjoy the collection above and below the first floor. From 4:00—7:00 pm, visitors can self-guide through spaces usually seen on guided tours, and some spaces that are often unseen! Staff will be on hand to answer your questions and help you find your way. Complimentary tea and coffee will be available on the first floor.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Event update:
THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Thank you for your interest in Glencairn Museum’s concert series; we invite you to explore our other Spring concert and programs.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
12:00–4:00 pm (Note new time)
$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.
Experience religious art in the making! Watch artists work with metal, glass, sand, stone, eggs, and ink to create stunning expressions of faith.
This is the only day of the year all the galleries and the Tower are open for self-guided exploration. While here, visit the temporary exhibition The Sacred Art of Ethiopia and enjoy family-friendly activities.
Saturday, May 2–Sunday, May 31, 2026
Saturday and Sunday
3:15 pm
$15 adults
$12 for seniors (65+) and students (5+)
Free for all Museum membership levels and children 4 and under
Visit our Special Rates page for discounted ticket options.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
Explore the deep symbolism found in Glencairn’s architecture and gardens. This 75-minute guided experience highlights motifs found in the interior and exterior design, including four interconnected themes—family, school, country, and church—that shaped life in this extraordinary home for the Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn family.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
9:45 am–12:00 pm
$8 per person, children 4 and under free
Advanced registration is required by 11:59 pm the day prior to each session
Our popular annual spring event for homeschool families is transforming this year! We are excited to welcome you to a Spring Homeschool Morning at Glencairn Museum. This new version of our event is designed to welcome smaller groups, provide more interaction with Museum staff, and offer opportunities for crafts and exploration in the Museum.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Thursday, June 18, 2026
4:00-7:00 pm
$10 adults
$8 seniors and students
Free for all Glencairn Museum membership levels and children 4 and under
Visit our Special Rates page for discounted ticket options.
Glencairn Museum’s galleries are open for exploration! Join us this spring on the third Thursday of April, May, and June for three opportunities to wander, discover, and enjoy the collection above and below the first floor. From 4:00—7:00 pm, visitors can self-guide through spaces usually seen on guided tours, and some spaces that are often unseen! Staff will be on hand to answer your questions and help you find your way. Complimentary tea and coffee will be available on the first floor.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
4:00-7:00 pm
$10 adults
$8 seniors and students
Free for all Glencairn Museum membership levels and children 4 and under
Visit our Special Rates page for discounted ticket options.
Glencairn Museum’s galleries are open for exploration! Join us this spring on the third Thursday of April, May, and June for three opportunities to wander, discover, and enjoy the collection above and below the first floor. From 4:00—7:00 pm, visitors can self-guide through spaces usually seen on guided tours, and some spaces that are often unseen! Staff will be on hand to answer your questions and help you find your way. Complimentary tea and coffee will be available on the first floor.
