Visiting the Glencairn Museum and the Bryn Athyn Cathedral

Glencairn Museum

The Glencairn Museum is located at 1001 Cathedral Rd #0757, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009. As someone who loves museums and architecture, visiting this place was a priority for me. However, I made one mistake during my visit: I purchased tickets for the Family Adventure Tour, which cost $8.

This tour only allowed us to see the first floor. It was fine with me, as there was so much to see. You receive a booklet describing the adventures, each distinguished by a color and a shape. Reservations are required online, and masks are required. There is plenty of parking throughout the grounds.

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I should have purchased the Highlights Tours for $12, which includes a 75-minute tour of the Chapel and the Main Bedroom and Bath, as well as three galleries showcasing the religious art collection. A visitor favorite is a ride in the elevator to the Tower, with its commanding view of the local area and the Philadelphia skyline.

The Medieval Style  Home turned Museum. 

Glencairn Museum was built in Bryn Athyn by Raymond Pitcairn from 1885 to 1966 in a medieval-inspired style.  The nine-story granite mansion features over 90 rooms across 10 floors. The Glencairn Museum houses approximately 8,000 artworks. Art collections included pieces from Egypt.

 

We enjoyed seeing collections from all around the world, and my daughter enjoyed finding items on her scavenger hunt list. There were religious statues, antique furniture to fill the rooms, amazing carvings within the stones, and symbolic oriental rugs.

The beautiful glass-stained windows were terrific, and the sun shone through them. This is a great family trip, and I will be back for the entire tour of the fabulous estate. There are events held throughout the year to check out.

Bryn Athyn Cathedral 

Just a few steps away down the paved path, you will see the Gothic Cathedral of Bryn Athyn, located at 900 Cathedral Rd, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009. The Cathedral was built from 1913 to 1919. We strolled through the peaceful grounds, which were surrounded by well-manicured lawns and gardens filled with beautiful flowers. There are benches outdoors to take in the stunning scenery of the Pennypack Creek Valley.

Adventures to Explore in Pennsylvania

It was time for another road trip, and we were heading back to Pennsylvania. I always find new adventures when I explore Pennsylvania. I have explored these amazing places: Columcille MegalithPark, Longwood Gardens, Fonthill Castle, Mercer Museum, Peddler’s Village, Eastern State Penitentiary, and Bushkill Falls. This time, we were headed to the Glencairn Museum.

 

New Hope Pennsylvania

It was a beautiful sunny day, and Main Street in New Hope, PA, was filled with people of all ages. People were going into the antique shops; from the looks of it, this was a biker road stop. The food from the many restaurants filled the air with the aroma of smoked BBQ, which made me want to stop and take a bite. I didn’t know about this cute town. We passed by a few bed-and-breakfasts, making for a perfect weekend getaway. I will return to explore a few more attractions. There is even the New Hope Railroad, which offers year-round tourist attractions, including wine excursions, fall foliage views, meeting with Santa, and much more. Check out this great list of things to do in New Hope.