Ryerss Museum & Library

Ryerss Museum & Library A Victorian Museum & Library. Come Experience a Victorian legacy! FREE We also have a circulating library that's free and open to the public.

Built in 1859 by Joseph Ryerss, the Ryerss Museum showcases a huge array of art, furniture, and other objects from around the world. Located in beautiful Burholme Park, Ryerss is the perfect place to visit over the weekend to learn the history of the Ryerss family and see the amazing things they collected. We also have many fun activities here:

1st Saturday of Every Month, 11:00-3:00: Used book s

ale in the basement
2nd Saturday of Every Month, 1:00-2:30: Crafts Activity for children

Activities are subject to change; please call or email ahead to confirm. We are located near the intersection of Cottman and Central Avenues, on top of the hill at 7370 Central Avenue. We hope to see you soon!

Ryerss Used Book Sale Today Sept 5, from 11 am to 3 pm.
09/05/2026

Ryerss Used Book Sale Today
Sept 5, from 11 am to 3 pm.

We were very happy to welcome staff, board members and volunteers from the Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines, to the place wh...
09/04/2026

We were very happy to welcome staff, board members and volunteers from the Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines, to the place where this wonderful refuge for retired and abused horses began, Burholme Park and Ryerss Mansion. The Ryerss family loved animals and Anne Waln Ryerss, the second wife of Joseph Ryerss, is credited with initiating and providing the funding to create this very special place for older horses, in 1888. There are about 75 residents at the farm in Pottstown PA. You can visit the farm and the horses. Check out their website https://www.ryerssfarm.org
Or visit their page.
Thanks Ryerss Farm friends for coming to visit Ryerss Museum and Library today. Come see us again soon.

Join us September 27 from 1-3 for the 6th episode of the In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America. We will be ...
08/28/2026

Join us September 27 from 1-3 for the 6th episode of the In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America. We will be showing episode 6: Wealth. There will be a post-screening conversation with Jack McCarthy.

Something special is starting Saturday, September 19. In addition to resuming our Storytime for children and their grown...
08/26/2026

Something special is starting Saturday, September 19. In addition to resuming our Storytime for children and their grown-ups, we’ll also have the first meeting of a Crafting Club for Tweens. Both programs will begin at 10:30 am in the Library. If you know any tween-agers, 11-15+, please pass the word. Hoping to fill our Library with even more activity and fun for families.

Calling all Busy Builders. We’re here having fun at Ryerss today. Drop by and use the many cool building toys and have a...
08/22/2026

Calling all Busy Builders. We’re here having fun at Ryerss today. Drop by and use the many cool building toys and have a pretzel. Thanks the the Friends of Ryerss for this special family event.

Don’t forget - Busy Builders, Saturday, August 22, 11 am-3 pm. In the event of rain, activities will be moved inside. Se...
08/21/2026

Don’t forget - Busy Builders, Saturday, August 22, 11 am-3 pm. In the event of rain, activities will be moved inside. See you Saturday- Rain🌧️or Shine☀️

Mark your calendar for this special movie night at Burholme Park.
08/15/2026

Mark your calendar for this special movie night at Burholme Park.

🍿I’m excited to co-host Family Movie Night at Burholme Park on Friday, August 28th! 🍿

Starting with a bench dedication for community leader Nancy Ostroff at 6 PM, it’ll be a night of activities, giveaways, and family fun. We’ll be showing the movie “Sing” — just bring your friends, families, lawn chairs and blankets!

Do you enjoy crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, or other fiber crafts? Don’t sit home alone to work on your project. Bri...
08/13/2026

Do you enjoy crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, or other fiber crafts? Don’t sit home alone to work on your project. Bring your materials to Ryerss Museum and Library and join other needlecraft enthusiasts the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 1 pm. Make new friends. Learn new skills. Someone is always happy to help teach you a new hobby.

Exciting events coming up at Ryerss and Burholme Park. Mark your calendars now.
08/07/2026

Exciting events coming up at Ryerss and Burholme Park. Mark your calendars now.

Today! 11 am-3 pm. Don’t miss out on all of the “like new” used books.
08/01/2026

Today! 11 am-3 pm. Don’t miss out on all of the “like new” used books.

Address

7370 Central Avenue, Burholme Park
Philadelphia, PA
19111

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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