The Ryerss family built Burholme in 1859 as a summer home. The building now houses a public library, period rooms and galleries exhibiting the family's wildly eclectic collections. Both museum and library have been open to the public since 1910.

Ryerss Museum and Library

Burholme Park

7370 Central Ave.

Philadelphia PA 19111

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