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799: 83: 403: 431: 108: 315: 417: 1286: 1296: 806: 334:-and-ruddy-colored-stone mansion features more than 90 rooms on 10 floors. It has three main sections – a central rectangle, and two large rectangular wings – that together measure approximately 175 feet by 135 feet. The exterior features a nine-story tower, carved doorways, pillars, and wall insets. The building also contains elaborate interior mosaics, 115: 90: 66: 387:
Guided tours of the building and collection are available year-round. Tours are offered Tuesday through Friday at 2:30pm or by appointment, and weekends at 1:00, 1:45, 2:30 and 3pm. The Museum's first floor, including the Great Hall, Upper Hall, Bird Room, and current temporary exhibition, is open
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Glencairn Museum also offers a variety of events and exhibitions throughout the year.
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free of charge for self-guided viewing on weekends from 1:00 to 4:30 pm.
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Rev. Martin Pryke; Dean E. Bruce Glenn; Susan M. Zacher (June 1977).
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U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. National Historic Landmark District
Contributing Property

Glencairn Museum is located in Pennsylvania
Glencairn Museum is located in the United States
Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania
40°08′11.88″N 75°03′51.43″W / 40.1366333°N 75.0642861°W / 40.1366333; -75.0642861
Bryn Athyn Historic District
ID08001087
78002434
Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania
ancient Egypt
ancient Greece
Roman Empire
Islamic
Asian
Native American
The New Church
National Register of Historic Places

Raymond Pitcairn
Romanesque
granite
monel
replica of the Biblical tabernacle
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
John Pitcairn, Jr.
Gothic Revival
Bryn Athyn Cathedral

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