Whether on the shelf or on the front lawn, many families have their own Nativity scenes that they set up every Christmas. But have you ever wanted to see other Nativity sets from around the world?
Just north of Philadelphia, in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, stands the stunning Glencairn Museum. Once home to the Pitcairn Family, the castle-like structure now serves as a museum of religious art and history. The original Pitcairn collection includes relics dating back thousands of years and amassed from around the world. Some 8,000 items are on display. Glencairn’s annual holiday exhibition features the work and cultural heritage of contemporary artists who’ve created three-dimensional scenes of the Nativity in a story that speaks to people everywhere. This year’s collection is on loan to the Knights of Columbus museum in New Haven, Connecticut.
Here are 7 amazing Nativity sets from around the world that are currently on display.
