Virtual Tour | Introduction to Glencairn

High on a hill in the picturesque borough of Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, stands a unique and, for some, a mysterious local landmark. Glencairn, a 20th-century medieval-style castle, was built to serve as the home of the Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn family (they had nine children). Today, Glencairn Museum is known internationally for its religious art collection, including works from Medieval Europe, Ancient Egypt, Classical Greece and Rome, and other cultures. 

Introduction to Glencairn offers attendees a virtual tour of the Museum while the building is closed to the public for major infrastructure upgrades. Be introduced to the history of the Pitcairn family and the town of Bryn Athyn through beautiful contemporary and archival photographs. Learn about the construction of Glencairn, why the building became a museum, and how the art collections tell the story of religion through the ages. Questions are welcome during this docent-led interactive Zoom program!

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