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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  • Witches and Wizards Halloween Party 10/28/2023

    Join us October 28 for a celebration of all things magical and spooky!
    Get Chills of Amazement as you look into the future with our fortune teller!
    Transform into a witch or wizard with the magic of costume-making crafts!
    Swoon with Delight as you eat delicious refreshments and play fun games!

    Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023
    Time: 12:00 to 3:00 PM
    Place: 7370 Central Ave. Phila. PA 19111
    Cost: Free! But Donations are very appreciated
    *Our elevator is broken. We’re very sorry for the inconvenience.*

    Please register for free at Eventbrite so we know how many people to plan for: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ryerss-magic-halloween-party-tickets-729417636787…

  • Ryerss Fiber Craft Friends Show, Oct. 7, 2023

    Ryerss Fiber Craft Friends Show
    Saturday, October 7
    11 am – 2 pm 

    Handcrafted items for display and sale!

    Our Fiber Craft Friends Group meets twice a month at Ryerss. Each participant brings their own project, shares in conversation, laughter and friendship as they work on beautiful handmade items. Join us as they share their crafts and maybe purchase something handmade!  All proceeds go to Ryerss.
    Our Fiber Craft Show will be on the porch of Ryerss.

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  • Get on Board at Ryerss Museum and Library! Model Train show Oct. 14, 2023

    The Toy Train Collectors Association will bring a large interactive train display to Ryerss on

    Saturday, October 14 12 noon until 3:30 pm

    You are invited to relive the fun of toy trains from your own childhood and share the joy and wonder of toy trains with your children and grandchildren

    This event will take place on the first floor. Access from the porch requires only one step up into the building. The event is free to the public. Donations welcome.

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  • Busy Builders Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023

    Busy Builders at Ryerss

    Saturday, September 23, 11:00am-3:00pm on Ryerss’ Front Porch

    Come out for an afternoon of fun and creativity!
    Try your hand on an old school construction set, sound an alarm on the electronic circuit set, watch the marbles take twist and turns through the Marble Rally. Try these and many entertaining activities on the Ryerss porch.

    Featured activities:
    Lego craft activity, Marble Rally, Girder and Panel Construction Set, Wooden Domino Race Set, Legos, Duplos, Electronic Circuit Set Erector Set, Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs
    Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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  • Storytime dates September-October 2023

    Join us for

    Storytime

    Reading fun for kids and their adults, every other Saturday at 10:30

    Sept. 16 : My Name is Special!

    Sept. 30: Apples, Apples, Apples!

    Oct 14: We Love Trains.  There will be a special interactive train display on the first floor of the museum

    Oct. 28: Witches and Wizards: Halloween family fun with crafts, games and refreshments.

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