Welcome to the Barnes Foundation

The Barnes Foundation houses one of the finest collections of nineteenth and twentieth-century French painting in the world. An extraordinary number of masterpieces by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse provide a depth of work by these artists unavailable elsewhere. Established as an educational institution the Barnes carries out its mission teaching classes in its galleries and Arboretum. The Barnes welcomes visitors and students throughout the year.

ATTENTION: During inclement weather please call 610-667-0290 for gallery status before visiting.

Recent News

Barnes Open Extra Days During Philadelphia Flower Show
In past years the Barnes has been a hot ticket and popular destination during the run of the Philadelphia Flower Show. This year we will be open on Tuesday and Wednesday March 2 and 3 in addition to our regular Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday schedule. Book Now!

Now Open Thursdays
The Barnes Foundation is now open to the public on Thursdays as well as Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Tuesdays With Picasso
In celebration of the Philadelphia Museum of Art's Picasso and the Avant Garde exhibition, the Barnes is offering a special tour highlighting Picasso's works, as well as other famed artists working alongside Picasso in Paris. This premium tour is offered Tuesday afternoons in March and April at 3:00 p.m. when the Barnes is closed to the public. $75 per person, $65 for Barnes members. Call 610-667-0290 option 5.

Exclusive Member Offer
Join Now and Enjoy Double tickets! Individual: 4 FREE tickets, Family: 8 FREE tickets.