Picnic in the Park Series 1: Our View of Summers Past
Picnic in the Park Series 1: Our View of Summers Past
Bristol, PA
Enjoy a relaxing summer evening – Victorian style! Our "Picnic in the Park" series, a monthly summer program for all ages, continues with a Garden Party on Friday evening June 21 from 6:30-8:30pm. Lawn games, cooling river breezes, and Victorian etiquette will transport you back to a bygone era. L…
Friday, May 24 2024
6:30 PM
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8:30 PM
Picnic in the Park: Margaret Grundy's Birthday Party
Picnic in the Park: Margaret Grundy's Birthday Party
Bristol, PA
Enjoy a relaxing summer evening – Victorian style! Our "Picnic in the Park" series, a monthly summer program for all ages, continues with a birthday party for Margaret R. Grundy. Nicknamed “Meta,” Margaret was born on July 14, 1866 at “Pine Grove Farm,” Burlington County, New Jersey. She was Josep…
Friday, July 19 2024
6:30 PM
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8:30 PM
Textile Conservation Conversation with Kate Wight-Tyler
Textile Conservation Conversation with Kate Wight-Tyler
Bristol, PA
Kate Wight Tyler is an Object Conservator based in New York and currently a Conservator at the Brooklyn Museum of Art. Kate Wight, LLC is a NYC-based Art Conservation firm specializing in sculpture and object conservation. A graduate of Winterthur-University of Delaware, Kate trained at the British…
Saturday, September 7 2024
12:30 PM
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2:00 PM
Picnic In The Park "The Bees Knees"
Picnic In The Park "The Bees Knees"
Bristol, PA
Our "Picnic in the Park" series, a monthly summer program for all ages, concludes with a roaring good time along the river. We have rescheduled the date to Friday, August 30, 2024. Play some lawn games and enjoy the music of Parlour Noir from 6:30-8:30pm. Parlour Noir brings joy and energy to the s…
Friday, August 30 2024
6:30 PM
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8:30 PM
Victorian Gothic Horror
Victorian Gothic Horror
Bristol, PA
Are you captivated by Dracula, fascinated by the eerie, or intrigued by the haunted? Perhaps you're a little afraid of the dark? Step into the shadows and join Adam Bashian and Laura Sudduth of Dark Interiors for a spellbinding presentation that unearths the chilling origins of Victorian Gothic Hor…
Saturday, October 26 2024
6:00 PM
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8:30 PM
Picnic in the Park Series 2: A Garden Party
Picnic in the Park Series 2: A Garden Party
Bristol, PA
Enjoy a relaxing summer evening – Victorian style! Our "Picnic in the Park" series, a monthly summer program for all ages, continues with a Garden Party on Friday evening June 21 from 6:30-8:30pm. Lawn games, cooling river breezes, and Victorian etiquette will transport you back to a bygone era. L…
Friday, June 21 2024
6:30 PM
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8:30 PM
2024 House Tours
2024 House Tours
Bristol, PA
Visit the Grundy Museum for a FREE docent led tour of one of Bristol Borough's most exquisite homes. Your one hour Museum tour begins in the adjacent Grundy Library, Grundy Woolen Mill Exhibit Room. Orientation film starts promptly at 1:15 pm and 2:30pm. Following the orientation film, guests will …
Tue, Apr 2 2024
1:15 PM
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Wed, Nov 13 2024
3:30 PM
2024 Annual Tea
2024 Annual Tea
Bristol, PA
The Grundy Museum cordially invites you to its Annual Tea. Step back in time and experience Jules Verns' "Around the World in 80 Days," with a spectacular river view, gardens, and exclusive veranda porch seating. Steampunk and Victorian-inspired attire is highly encouraged! You have the choice of …
Saturday, September 21 2024
1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Bright Ideas: How Lighting Changed The World
Bright Ideas: How Lighting Changed The World
Bristol, PA
Join us for a unique behind-the-ropes exploration of the museum with our Educator Mary Ellyn and Curator John as we examine lighting through the course of the Victorian Era. The evolution in lighting from candles to electricity changed habits and culture during the age of invention. This interacti…
Friday, August 23 2024
7:00 PM
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9:00 PM
Make a Mask Workshop
Make a Mask Workshop
Bristol, PA
Get ready for Halloween with a creative twist! Join the Museum for a FREE, family-friendly evening of mask-making fun and a fascinating look at Halloween costume traditions, from the Victorian Era to today. Design your very own paper mâché mask to take home, with all supplies provided. Perfect for…
Friday, October 25 2024
6:00 PM
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7:45 PM