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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  • Storytime for January and February

    The storytime dates for January and February 2025:

    January 11: Snow Fun!

    January 25: Pajama Party!

    February 8: Be My Valentine

    February 22: Cowboys and Cowgirls

  • Ryerss Christmas Open House Saturday, December 14, 2024

    Friends of Ryerss Museum & Library

    Present

    A Victorian Christmas

    Saturday, December 14th 2024

    From 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

    Good Cheer

    Raffle Baskets

    Festive Decorations

    Santa visits from 12 to 2

     Hot Chocolate on the Porch

    Children’s Choir performs at 12

    Homemade Baked Goods for Sale

    Write Letters to Santa, Crafts to Make

    Fresh Wreaths and Holiday Greens for Sale

    Used Book Sale

    Ryerss Museum & Library

    Burholme Park,

    7370 Central Ave

    Philadelphia, PA 19111

    (215)685-0599

     www.robertryerss.org    ryerssmuseum@gmail.com

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  • Upcoming events for September and October 2024

    Here is the calendar of upcoming events for the next two months!

    Sept. 6 1-3 PM Genealogy Group
    Sept. 13 1-3 PM Fibercraft Friends
    Sept. 14 10:30 – 11:30 AM Storytime: We love our grandparents!
    Sept. 20 1-3 PM Book Club : The Girl Who Wrote in Silk
    Sept. 27 1-3 PM Fibercraft Friends
    Sept. 28 10:30-11:30 AM Storytime: Explore the park with Ranger Monica!
    Oct. 4 1-3 PM                   Genealogy Group
    Oct. 5 10:30-11:30 AM Storytime : Knights and Dragons
    Oct. 5 7 PM Movie in the Park : If  Crafts and fun at 5, Movie starts at 7
    Oct. 11 1-3 PM Fibercraft Friends
    Oct. 18 1-3 PM Book Club : tbd
    Oct. 19 1-3 PM The Soldier and His Lady: a Look at Victorian Life, Culture and Fashion

    Presented by Herb and Sandy Kaufman

    Oct. 25 1-3 PM Fibercraft Friends
    Oct. 26 1-3 PM Young Frankenstein’s Mad Science Halloween Party: Come for food, crafts and creepy science fun!  Please register at ryerssmuseum@gmail.com

  • Peter Pan Pirates and Fairies Party! Saturday, June 22, 2024 1-3 PM

    Join us for a Peter Pan Pirates and Fairies party!

    Come celebrate the end of the school year by hearing the story of Peter Pan and Wendy, making pirate and fairy crafts, and enjoying delicious treats.

    Date:  Saturday, June 22

    Time: 1-3 PM

    Cost: Free, but donations welcome to help cover costs

    Please email ryerssmuseum@gmail.com to register.

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  • Philadelphia Jazz Tap Ensemble Performance, April 20 and April 27

    Come join the Philadelphia Jazz Tap Ensemble in celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month on the porch of Ryerss! There will be two performances : Saturday, April 20 at 1 and Saturday, April 27 at Noon. Hope to see you there!