Glencairn Museum
Glencairn is a castle-like mansion in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, that was home to the Pitcairn family for more than 40 years. Nearby, Lynnewood Hall (5.8 mi) leads the list. For mild weather, aim for April, May, June, September and October (64–82°F highs).
A museum inside Bryn Athyn
Upper Moreland Township is the nearest base
Upper Moreland Township is 3 miles northwest, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from New York City
New York City is about 69 miles northeast and Hempstead is about 84 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather through the year
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Glencairn Museum
Glencairn is a castle-like mansion in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, that was home to the Pitcairn family for more than 40 years. Now the Glencairn Museum, it contains a collection of about 8,000 artworks, mostly religious in nature, from cultures such as ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, the Roman Empire and medieval Europe, as well as Islamic, Asian, and Native American works. The museum is affiliated with The New Church, and the building is on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1978)
- Wikipedia readers
- 4.7K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Glencairn Museum
To stay close, try Philadelphia (168) and Bensalem Township (21).
- 1Lynnewood Hall
- 2USS New Jersey
- 3Eastern State Penitentiary
- 4Lincoln Financial Field
- 5Xfinity Mobile Arena
- 6Independence Hall
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Glencairn Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Athyn | in town | — | 1 1 inn or B&B | 1,304 | $678K | A |
| Philadelphia | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 168 133 hotels · 2 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 4 campgrounds | 1,574,281 | $243K | D− |
| Bensalem Township | 7 mi east | 10 min | 21 17 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 62,783 | $364K | C |
| Mount Laurel Township | 16 mi southeast | 25 min | 34 31 hotels · 3 motels | 47,738 | $357K | C |
| Horsham Township | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 9 9 hotels | 27,882 | $473K | B+ |
| Upper Merion Township | 17 mi west | 25 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 36,674 | $455K | C− |
| Upper Moreland Township | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 campground | 25,880 | $392K | C+ |
| Montgomery Township | 12 mi northwest | 15 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 26,210 | $473K | B |
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Getting there
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Close to Glencairn Museum
Pair a visit with these, within 70 miles.
Big draw16 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw214 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw313 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw417 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw517 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw614 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw70 mi Stadium & arenaMetLife Stadium
Big draw65 mi BeachConey IslandPhoto credits
Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Coney Island: OptimumPx, Public domain
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Questions people have about Glencairn Museum
Is Glencairn Museum in Bryn Athyn?
Yes. It’s inside Bryn Athyn, PA.
When is the best time to visit Glencairn Museum?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–82°.
How far is Glencairn Museum from Newark and Jersey City?
About 62 miles northeast of Newark and about 66 miles northeast of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Glencairn Museum?
Trenton Mercer (TTN), about 16 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 21 miles.
Where should I stay near Glencairn Museum?
Philadelphia (10 mi, 168 places to stay), Bensalem Township (7 mi, 21 places to stay) and Mount Laurel Township (16 mi, 34 places to stay).
Word from Bryn Athyn
People in Bryn Athyn have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.