Ryerss Museum and Library
7370 Central Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 685-0544
ryerssmuseum@gmail.com

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

Admission: FREE
Donations welcome

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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!

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  • Victorian Medicine Lecture by Herb Kaufman March 16, 2024

    Join us March 16, 2024 at 1 PM for a lecture on Victorian Medicine by local historian Herb Kaufman!

    In popular media physicians and surgeons in the Victorian Era are usually portrayed as blood-soaked butchers who do nothing all day but unnecessarily amputate limbs from the poor, wounded soldiers, screaming in pain. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. Medical practices as portrayed in the movies, on television and in many novels are created to excite and dramatize the event. While the medical practices were certainly naïve and unsophisticated by today’s standards, Victorian Era physicians truly worked tirelessly and diligently to heal the wounded and comfort the ill. This presentation is intended to dispel the myths and explain the differences between the movies and the actual medical practices.

    Actual period surgical instruments, medicines, and photographs are used to provide a first-hand look at Victorian era medical equipment.

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  • Ancient Cultures Program Saturday, January 27

    Glencairn Ancient Cultures program for families at Ryerss. Saturday, January 27

    Join us at the Ryerss Museum & Library from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Saturday, January 27 for a Traveling Ancient Cultures Program with Glencairn Museum!

    Learn about the ritual of mummification in ancient Egypt, travel to ancient Rome to meet gods and goddesses, uncover temple gifts in ancient Greece, and investigate the protective art of ancient Mesopotamian palaces! Each culture will give you the chance to try a different hands-on project, including cuneiform clay tablets, protective amulets, and symbolic jewelry.

    This program is designed for students ages 7-12 but is open to the whole family. This is not a drop-off event. One adult per group is required to attend. Adults, seniors, and students $8 each, children 4 & under free. Tickets available online here: https://bit.ly/GlencairnatRyerss…

  • Ryerss Holiday Open House, Dec. 9, 2023 11-3

    Friends of Ryerss Museum & Library Present

    A Victorian Christmas

    Saturday, December 9th 2023 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

    7370 Central Ave, Burholme Park, Philadelphia, PA

    For more information contact:   Ryerss Museum & Library at (215) 685-0599

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  • Ryerss Thanksgiving weekend hours

    Ryerss Museum and Library’s hours for Thanksgiving weekend are:
    Friday, November 24 – Open 10-4
    Saturday, November 25 – Open 10-4, Friends of Ryerss will be decorating for Christmas
    Sunday, November 26 – CLOSED
    I hope everyone has a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

    Ryerss Museum and Library's hours for Thanksgiving weekend are: Friday, November 24 - Open 10-4 Saturday, November 25 - Open 10-4, Friends of Ryerss will be decorating for Christmas Sunday, Novemer 26 - CLOSED …