Ryerss Museum & Library

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Ryerss Museum & Library A Victorian Museum & Library. Come Experience a Victorian legacy! FREE We also have a circulating library that's free and open to the public.

Built in 1859 by Joseph Ryerss, the Ryerss Museum showcases a huge array of art, furniture, and other objects from around the world. Located in beautiful Burholme Park, Ryerss is the perfect place to visit over the weekend to learn the history of the Ryerss family and see the amazing things they collected. We also have many fun activities here:

1st Saturday of Every Month, 11:00-3:00: Used book sale in the basement
2nd Saturday of Every Month, 1:00-2:30: Crafts Activity for children

Activities are subject to change; please call or email ahead to confirm. We are located near the intersection of Cottman and Central Avenues, on top of the hill at 7370 Central Avenue. We hope to see you soon!

Halloween came a week early at Ryerss. 76 adults and children, 10 volunteers and four staff members had a great time. Ch...
10/25/2026

Halloween came a week early at Ryerss. 76 adults and children, 10 volunteers and four staff members had a great time. Children hunted for glow in the dark spooky things, made monster grabbers, toilet paper tube creatures, a flying ghost picture and a haunted house scene. There were Halloween tattoos, games, and refreshments. Some guests also enjoyed board games, cards, Legos and pin the eye on the monster game. Thanks for coming to the party everyone and thanks to our Friends of Ryerss volunteers. Happy Halloween!

Today at Ryerss, Stephen Pierce presented a fascinating talk on the life of a soldier during the Revolution. Attendees w...
10/18/2026

Today at Ryerss, Stephen Pierce presented a fascinating talk on the life of a soldier during the Revolution. Attendees were riveted by his presentation. Thank you Stephen.

Just a reminder that our special presentation, The Continental Army Soldier is today at 1 pm. Some spaces are still avai...
10/18/2026

Just a reminder that our special presentation, The Continental Army Soldier is today at 1 pm. Some spaces are still available. Hope to see you then.

A fun afternoon at Ryerss Book Club with a special Halloween celebration. Lots of yummy treats, a game and discussion of...
10/17/2026

A fun afternoon at Ryerss Book Club with a special Halloween celebration. Lots of yummy treats, a game and discussion of a murder mystery.

A fun and creative day at Ryerss with our Storytime friends and our Tweens and Teens. (Sorry we didn’t get pictures of e...
10/11/2026

A fun and creative day at Ryerss with our Storytime friends and our Tweens and Teens. (Sorry we didn’t get pictures of everyone.) See you all again on October 24 for our Ghostbusters and Monster Hunters Halloween Party. Please remember to register now if you plan on attending.

It’s Storytime and Teen Craft Club on Saturday, October 10 at 10:30. Just for Tweens and Teens (ages 10-15+) will be usi...
10/08/2026

It’s Storytime and Teen Craft Club on Saturday, October 10 at 10:30. Just for Tweens and Teens (ages 10-15+) will be using clay to make Halloween headbands. At Storytime, we’ll focus on TRAINS with stories, songs and make a cool sticker train and picture. Join us!

Don't forget! The Friends of Ryerss used book sale will be tomorrow, October 3rd, in the Ryerss basement from 11-3!
10/02/2026

Don't forget! The Friends of Ryerss used book sale will be tomorrow, October 3rd, in the Ryerss basement from 11-3!

Coming up on Sunday, October 18th at 1 pm. A special presentation. Please email us to register register to save your spo...
09/27/2026

Coming up on Sunday, October 18th at 1 pm. A special presentation. Please email us to register register to save your spot.

Address

7370 Central Avenue, Burholme Park
Philadelphia, PA
19111

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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