Christmas in the Castle Tour

Friday, November 27, 2026–Sunday, January 3, 2027 Monday–Friday at 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, and 3:00 pm Saturday–Sunday at 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, and 2:30 pm $15 Adult $12 Seniors and Students Free for all Museum membership levels and children 4 and under Visit our Special Rates page for discounted ticket options. For forty years (1940s to 1970s), the Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn family celebrated Christmas at Glencairn with a concert, a large three-part Nativity scene, a decorated tree that reached beyond the second-floor balcony, and a Christmas day meal. This 60-minute guided holiday tour visits five different floors, including the Tower and Bedroom suite. Your guide will take you on a journey back through time to explore how the Pitcairn family celebrated Christmas in their 20th-century castle. At the conclusion of the tour, visitors can enjoy self-guided access to the World Nativities exhibition.