Hum for the Holidays Open House at Founder's Hall
Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the museum while listening to Girard College Winter Concert recordings from the past fifty years. The open house explores the Civil War-era history of the Girard Ginger cookie and offers cookie samples. Younger attendees can participate in holiday crafts and a museum scavenger hunt.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Neighborhood
West Girard
Food & Drink
Girard Ginger cookie samples are provided; no other food or drink.
Parking
Free on-site parking is available; several bus lines serve the area, and the Girard Avenue subway stop is a half-mile walk away.
Accessibility
The museum is on the second floor and requires climbing a flight of stairs to view.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Register in advance if convenient; it helps the organizers, though walk-in visitors are welcome and do not need a reservation.
- Check in with campus security when you arrive, as Girard College is an active school.
- Use the free on-site parking if you are driving to the open house.
- Consider taking a bus or walking from the Girard Avenue subway stop, which is half a mile away.
- The museum is on the second floor and requires climbing a flight of stairs, so factor that into your visit.
Special Events & Promotions
- Free entry for all visitors.
Links & Contact
Run by Girard College
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to register in advance?
Advance registration is helpful, but walk-in visitors are welcome.
What can visitors see and do during the open house?
Visitors can take a self-guided museum tour, listen to recordings from Girard College Winter Concerts, explore the history of the Girard Ginger cookie, and enjoy cookie samples.
Are there activities for children?
Younger visitors can take part in simple holiday crafts and a museum scavenger hunt.
Is the museum accessible without using stairs?
The museum is on the second floor and requires climbing a flight of stairs to visit.
What are the parking and transit options?
Free on-site parking is available. Several bus lines serve the area, and the Girard Avenue subway stop is a half-mile walk away.
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