Ryerss Museum and Library
7370 Central Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 685-0599
ryerssmuseum@gmail.com

Hours:
Friday: 10-4
Saturday: 10-4
Sunday: 10-4

Admission: FREE
Donations welcome

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  • Science for Seniors : All About Birds Friday, April 4th, 2025 at 1 PM

    You are Invited To

    Science For Seniors: All About Birds

    Join us on

    Friday, April 4th at 1pm

    for this special event presented by the Pennypack Environmental Center

    Learn about the birds in our park and around your neighborhood, migration, and beginning bird watching. The PowerPoint presentation and discussion will be held in the museum, and followed by the option to use binoculars and look for birds in Burholme Park.

    The event is Free. Bring a friend. Come with your questions for our Birding expert.

    Please register for this event. Email us at: ryerssmuseum@gmail.com

  • Sketching Event Saturday, April 26 2025 1-3 PM

    Gather your paper and pencils and come sit and practice drawing with the fascinating historic objects of the Ryerss collection!  The afternoon will conclude with light refreshments, conversation and sharing.  $5 donation suggested.

    Please register at ryerssmuseum@gmail.com  There is a 20 person limit.

  • Go Native in Your Garden Sunday, April 6 2025 1 PM

    Go Native in your garden: an illustrated talk by a fox chase resident and gardening expert

    Learn the joys of gardening with native plants and how your bees and birds will benefit!

    April 6, 2025 1 PM  FREE

    Please register at ryerssmuseum@gmail.com

  • Scherenschnitte at Ryerss, March 29, 2025 at 1 PM

    Join us on March 29, 2025 at 1 PM to learn the art of Amish papercutting from Linda Kates!  Please register at: ryerssmuseum@gmail.com

    FREE, but donations are greatly appreciated

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  • Book Sale Room Reopening! Saturday, March 1

    Grand reopening of the Ryerss used booksale room

    Saturday, March 1st

    11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

    Celebrate with the Friends of Ryerss!

    Check out the new selection of used books for children & adults!

    Ribbon Cutting at 11:00AM

    Refreshments will be provided

    Enter through the basement

    Celebrate with the Friends of Ryerss! Check out the remodeled bookstore in the basement! Ribbing cutting at 11 am. Refreshments available.