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Main House Hours: Self-Guided Tours available Friday-Sunday from 10AM - 1PM
Grounds Hours: Open daily from 8AM to Dusk
* Grounds close during private events, often beginning at 3PM. Consult Glen Foerd’s private events calendar for dates.
Upcoming Events
Enjoy story time with the Free Library at the historic Main House or outside on the waterfront lawn if the weather is nice!
This workshop is perfect for all of the fantasy loving kids. We’ll create our own shields, ships, and painted dragon eyes.
Enjoy story time with the Free Library at the historic Main House or outside on the waterfront lawn if the weather is nice!
In partnership with the Northeast Family YMCA, we will be offering monthly yoga classes on our newly renovated Boathouse deck with a great view of the Delaware River.
Get an introduction to figure drawing with The Tacony Lab Community Arts Center.
Don't miss a guided tour blending the history, art, and nature of Glen Foerd's Main House and grounds.
Join us for our annual RiverFest and explore the river, shop local vendors, and grab a bite to eat.
Enjoy story time with the Free Library at the historic Main House or outside on the waterfront lawn if the weather is nice!
Join us for an evening by the river with live music, food, drinks, and a craft table for all ages!
Join us for an outdoor movie night with Not-So-Silent-Cinema for a screening of Buster Keaton’s greatest hits accompanied by live original music.
This summer don’t miss our Open Boating Days at Glen Foerd! Take out a canoe, rowboat, or kayak and explore parts of the Poquessing Creek and Delaware River.
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In this Summer Science Session, kids will explore chemical reactions with homemade ice cream and citrus volcanoes.
Join our environmental educators and learn about the history behind rock formations in the Poquessing Creek and what the presence of certain rocks mean.
Enjoy story time with the Free Library at the historic Main House or outside on the waterfront lawn if the weather is nice!
In partnership with the Northeast Family YMCA,we will be offering monthly yoga classes on our newly renovated Boathouse deck with a great view of the Delaware River.
This summer don’t miss our Open Boating Days at Glen Foerd! Take out a canoe, rowboat, or kayak and explore parts of the Poquessing Creek and Delaware River.
This summer don’t miss our Open Boating Days at Glen Foerd! Take out a canoe, rowboat, or kayak and explore parts of the Poquessing Creek and Delaware River.
Kids can spend the day exploring and playing around Glen Foerd led by our Lily P.A.D.S. Educators.
Join us for an evening by the river with live music, food, drinks, and a craft table for all ages!
This summer don’t miss our Open Boating Days at Glen Foerd! Take out a canoe, rowboat, or kayak and explore parts of the Poquessing Creek and Delaware River.
Glen Foerd stewards an eclectic riverfront estate for the enjoyment and educational benefit of the community. Drawing from the estate’s architecture, art, material culture, and history—as well as its gardens and waterways—Glen Foerd provides inclusive experiences that spark curiosity and support Philadelphia’s natural and cultural ecosystems.