Glencairn Museum
Glencairn Museum is a castle‑like mansion in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania built from 1928–39 by Raymond Pitcairn. It is now a not‑for‑profit museum housing approximately 8,000 religious artworks from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, medieval Europe, Islamic, Asian, and Native American cultures.
Address: 1001 Cathedral Road, PO Box 757, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009
Phone: (267) 502-2600
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