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!

Just a few more days until our Wizard of Oz Party. Don’t be disappointed. Register now. Last date to register is this Th...
06/16/2025

Just a few more days until our Wizard of Oz Party. Don’t be disappointed. Register now. Last date to register is this Thursday.

06/13/2025

Please donate to help the Friends of Ryerss pay to restore the historic chairs that have been in use in our library since 1910.
You can donate by check made out to The Friends of Ryerss. Please note on the memo line that it is for the Chair restoration. Drop off at Ryerss any weekend or mail to our address. 7370 Central Ave, Phila, PA 19111. Thank you.

Movies in the Park are back!Grab your blanket and your family and come down to Burholme Park on Saturday, June 28 for a ...
06/07/2025

Movies in the Park are back!
Grab your blanket and your family and come down to Burholme Park on Saturday, June 28 for a FREE outdoor showing of Moana 2!
The movie starts at 9, but families are welcome to come 2 hours early for free kids crafts and activities, as well as refreshments for sale, thanks to the Friends of Ryerss!

There's still time to register for our magical Wizard of Oz party!Join us Saturday, June 21 from 1 to 3 PM for an aftern...
06/06/2025

There's still time to register for our magical Wizard of Oz party!
Join us Saturday, June 21 from 1 to 3 PM for an afternoon of books, crafts, refreshments and an amazing photo booth! The event is free, but donations are greatly appreciated.
Please register by emailing [email protected]

Just to keep you all up-to-date on the progress with our new elevator installation. The workers have been here on weekda...
05/31/2025

Just to keep you all up-to-date on the progress with our new elevator installation. The workers have been here on weekdays for the last three weeks. Lots more weeks of work to go, but we can start to plan for the reality of a ribbon cutting elevator opening. Stay tuned.

Hope to see our Storytime friends on Saturday morning at 10:30 We’re talking about vacations and travels and summer whi...
05/31/2025

Hope to see our Storytime friends on Saturday morning at 10:30 We’re talking about vacations and travels and summer which will soon be here. See you then.

Please consider supporting Ryerss in this special way.
05/23/2025

Please consider supporting Ryerss in this special way.

It was another busy weekend at Ryerss. Our programs for adults and children used our beautiful Burholme Park. Our Scienc...
05/19/2025

It was another busy weekend at Ryerss. Our programs for adults and children used our beautiful Burholme Park. Our Science for Seniors Birding group, led by Stephanie from Pennypack Environmental Center, searched for our local feathered friends. Our Storytime group met Ranger Monica and participated in an outdoor Scavenger Hunt. Thank you to Stephanie and Ranger Monica for sharing their talents with us And we are so fortunate that Robert Ryerss left Burholme park to all of us

We're hiring!If interested, please email resume and cover letter to: Theresa Stuhlman Theresa.Stuhlman@phila.gov PART-T...
05/17/2025

We're hiring!

If interested, please email resume and cover letter to: Theresa Stuhlman [email protected]

PART-TIME LIBRARIAN
The City of Philadelphia, Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a part-time librarian to manage the library at the Ryerss Museum and Library, a small community library located within a historic house museum in Burholme Park in the Fox Chase section of Philadelphia. The library is open to the public 10-4, Friday, Saturday and Sunday with flexible weekend scheduling. Rate of pay is $16.00 per hour. Position is immediately available.
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION This is library patron service and support work assisting the public with the circulation and borrowing process, location of library materials, and library receipt and preparation. Librarians perform a variety of duties in connection with shelving, arrangement, sorting, dispatching and filing of library materials. Emphasis will also be on cataloging, acquisitions and organization. Must be able to work with and organize volunteers. The librarian is responsible for all day-to-day operations, including opening and closing the facility. Must demonstrate strong communication skills and work independently. Ability to work two weekends per month is required. This position is shared with another librarian. Expect approximately 36 hours of work per month.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates general knowledge and understanding of basic library operations that includes standard Library of Congress Classification System, national cataloging rules and other pertinent standard library procedures and systems. Ideally, candidates will possess a fifth-year degree from an accredited school of library science, which included coursework in library services for children.
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to bend, stoop, lift, and carry materials weighing up to 40lbs.
TO APPLY If interested, please email resume and cover letter to: Theresa Stuhlman [email protected]
No phone calls, please. Ryerss Museum & Library, 7370 Central Avenue, Burholme Park Philadelphia, PA 19111 (215)685-0599 www.ryerssmuseum.org Ryerss is accessible by public transportation on the SEPTA regional rail Fox Chase Line to the Ryers Station which is about 3 blocks from the museum and library or by bus route #70.

Hope to see all of our Storytime friends tomorrow at 10:30. Park Ranger Monica will visit us to tell us about her job, w...
05/16/2025

Hope to see all of our Storytime friends tomorrow at 10:30. Park Ranger Monica will visit us to tell us about her job, we’ll read some great books and do a Scavenger Hunt out in the park. See you then.

Calling all Friends of Ryerss! It is time for the biennial election of officers. We will be voting for the positions of...
05/16/2025

Calling all Friends of Ryerss! It is time for the biennial election of officers. We will be voting for the positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary.

When: Saturday, June 14 at 11:00 AM
Where: Ryerss Museum and Library, 7370 Central Ave, Philadelphia
Who: All registered member who are entitled to vote

Members of the Friends of Ryerss who are interested in running for any of the above offices should send a Letter of Interest on or before May 31, 2025 to:
Friends of Ryerss Museum and Library
7370 Central Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111

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7370 Central Avenue, Burholme Park
Philadelphia, PA
19111

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

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