Medieval art & Early Renaissance art museums in Pennsylvania

The Rosenbach Museum & Library, located in Philadelphia, is a unique institution that was established in 1954. It is dedicated to the preservation and display of manuscripts, rare items, and original book illustrations. The museum's collection includes a wide range of materials, from the Ulysses manuscript by James Joyce to the artistic legacy of Maurice Sendak.

The Glencairn Museum, located in a castle-like mansion in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, was once the home of the Pitcairn family for over four decades. Today, it houses a collection of approximately 8,000 artworks, predominantly of religious nature. These artworks originate from various cultures including ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, medieval Europe, as well as Islamic, Asian, and Native American cultures.

The museum houses six galleries, each showcasing a variety of art. The collections span from the Renaissance to the present and include both European and American art. This wide range of art periods and styles provides a comprehensive overview of art history.