Glencairn Museum, Huntingdon Valley
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Facts and practical information
Glencairn is a castle-like mansion in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, that was home to the Pitcairn family for more than 40 years. Now the Glencairn Museum, it contains a collection of about 8,000 artworks, mostly religious in nature, from cultures such as ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, the Roman Empire and medieval Europe, as well as Islamic, Asian, and Native American works. The museum is affiliated with The New Church, and the building is on the National Register of Historic Places. ()
Built: 1928 (96 years ago)Coordinates: 40°8'11"N, 75°3'51"W
Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
- Train
Train
- Calculate routePhilmont 38 min walk
Day trips
Glencairn Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Bryn Athyn Cathedral, General Church of the New Jerusalem, Bryn Athyn, Lady Washington Inn.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Glencairn Museum open?
Glencairn Museum is open:
- Monday closed
- Tuesday 2 pm - 4:30 pm
- Wednesday 2 pm - 4:30 pm
- Thursday 2 pm - 4:30 pm
- Friday 2 pm - 4:30 pm
- Saturday 1 pm - 4:30 pm
- Sunday 1 pm - 4:30 pm
Which popular attractions are close to Glencairn Museum?
Nearby attractions include Bryn Athyn Cathedral, Huntingdon Valley (4 min walk), General Church of the New Jerusalem, Huntingdon Valley (7 min walk), Bryn Athyn College, Huntingdon Valley (7 min walk), Bryn Athyn, Huntingdon Valley (10 min walk).
How to get to Glencairn Museum by public transport?
The nearest stations to Glencairn Museum:
Train
Train
- Philmont (38 min walk)
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