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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  • Parks on Tap, August 2-6 2023

    COMING TO BURHOLME PARK
    AUGUST 2 – 6
    Wednesday-Friday 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Saturday – Sunday 12 noon – 10:00 pm
    On Wednesday, August 2, 10% of all sales from the trucks will be donated to Ryerss Museum and Library. The museum and library will be open from 4 – 7 pm., with tours of the Cupola available at that time for a $5 per person donation. On a clear night, it’s a great view as far as center city.
    So make a night of it—good food, enjoy the park, tour a beautiful Victorian mansion and museum, and take a cupola tour.

    COMING TO BURHOLME PARK AUGUST 2 – 6 Wednesday-Friday 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm Saturday – Sunday 12 noon – 10:00 pm On Wednesday, August 2, 10% of all sales from the trucks will be donated to Ryerss Museum and Library. The museum and library will be open from 4 – 7 pm., with tours of the Cupola available at that time for a $5 per person donation. On a clear night, it’s a great view as far as center city. So make a night of it—good food, enjoy the park, tour a beautiful Victorian mansion and museum, and take a cupola tour.

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  • Closed for the Holiday Weekend

    Ryerss Museum and Library will be closed next weekend from April 7, 2023 to April 9, 2023. We will reopen the next Friday, April 14, 2023. Have a nice weekend!

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  • Author Talk : The Girl in Japan by John McCabe Apr. 23, 2023

    A Provocative Interview with

    Award-winning Bucks County author

    John A. McCabe

    April 23, 2023 from 2:00 to 3:00 at

    Ryerss Museum and Library

    7370 Central Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111

    Seating is limited

    Books available for sale:

    $32 Signed Hardcover

    $22 Paperback

    The face of a Japanese woman, above a shot of WW2 American soldiers, with pink cherry blossoms in between. Book cover for The Girl in Japan: a Young Soldiers Story" by John A. McCabe…

  • Ryerss Fibercraft Friends

    Do you knit?
    Do you like to Crochet?
    Do you do embroidery or needlework?


    We invite you to come together with other handcraft
    enthusiasts at Ryerss Library for friendship and
    conversation as you work on your latest project.
    While this is not an instructional class, participants
    can share their expertise and ideas. All levels and
    types of handcraft are welcome. This informal group
    is open to all, free of charge. Bring your own materials
    and tools. Come meet new friends and enjoy the
    relaxation of a crafting circle.


    All are welcome. Invite your friends!


    We meet the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month
    Upcoming meetings: 2/10, 2/24, 3/10, 3/24, 4/14, 4/28, 5/12, 5/26
    (We will meet in Ryerss Library. Please note that the elevator is not working
    and there is one long flight of steps to the Library.)

    Ryerss Museum and Library
    7370 Central Avenue, Burholme Park
    Philadelphia, Pa. 19111
    215-685-0599

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  • Board Game Day, First Sunday of the month

    Crazy for chess?

    Love the Game of Life?

    Dominate at dominoes?

    Then come to…

    Board Game Day!
    Come to Ryerss the first Sunday of every month for a fun afternoon of board games!
    Play our games or bring your own!

    Date: First Sunday of the month (next date 4/02/2023)
    Time: 12-3 PM
    Place: Ryerss Library, 7370 Central Ave. Philadelphia

    For ages 10 to 110!
    (Kids 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult)

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