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Glencairn Museum
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NameGlencairn Museum
Brief DescriptionBringing Religion To Life
TypeAttraction
CategoryMuseum
DescriptionGlencairn Museum educates visitors about the history of religion, using art and artifacts from a variety of cultures and time periods. Religious life through the ages is presented by means of a remarkable collection illustrating religions as varied as ancient Egyptian, ancient Greek and Roman, medieval Christian, Islamic, Asian, and Native American.

Glencairn is the former home of Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn, built in the Romanesque style between 1928 and 1939. Prior to this time Raymond Pitcairn, who had no formal training in architecture, had supervised the erection of the acclaimed Bryn Athyn Cathedral, a Gothic and Romanesque style complex.

Glencairn, above all a home, was also designed to house Pitcairn's outstanding collection of medieval objects, many of which had been purchased as inspirational models for the craftsmen at the Cathedral. Glencairn also became a center where Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn entertained the Bryn Athyn community for musical, civic and social events. Most of these events took place in the Great Hall.

The house boasts more than 90 rooms, on 10 floors. From the basement to the tower, evidence of handcrafted care is evident - from the gentle arches of ceilings and doorways to the placement of medieval and twentieth century Romanesque architectural and sculptural additions to the structure. The tower deck offers views of Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, with the Philadelphia skyline looming on the southwestern horizon. Placed above the deck are 8 intricately carved capitals depicting the four areas of service most important to the Pitcairn family: Church, Family, School, and Country.

Open to the public since 1981, Glencairn’s combination of intricate mosaic work, hand-carved teak balconies and doors, marble floors and oriental rugs create the feeling of a true home that reflects the interests and style of the family that lived in it.
Address1001 Cathedral Road
CSZBryn Athyn, PA 19009-0757
Phone 1(267) 502-2600
Emailinfo@glencairnmuseum.org
Handicapped AccessibleNo
Time Allowance75 minutes
Websitewww.glencairnmuseum.org
Local Visitor Bureauwww.pcvb.org
Last Updated5/26/2005
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