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The Barnes Collection
Explore paintings by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Modigliani, Van Gogh, and other artists, plus African sculpture, metalwork, and decorative arts. Try our new mobile guide!
Suzanne Valadon: Model, Painter, Rebel
Groundbreaking paintings by the French artist.
Art Education Classes
Study art history and art appreciation at the Barnes with a full array of online and on-site classes.
Highlights Tour
This one-hour tour is perfect for first-time visitors. Explore highlights of the collection and learn the history of the Barnes.
Private Collection Tours
Explore highlights of the collection and learn the history of the Barnes. This tour is a private one-hour experience for you and up to four guests.
Special Exhibition Tour: Suzanne Valadon
Trace the fascinating career of the groundbreaking artist in this docent-led tour of Suzanne Valadon: Model, Painter, Rebel.
Private Exhibition Tour: Suzanne Valadon
Tour our newest exhibition and learn about Valadon’s extraordinary life. This tour is a private one-hour experience for you and up to four guests.
October Spotlight Tour: Wicked Paris: The Lure of Montmartre
Learn about the revolutionary artists drawn to the bohemian neighborhood at the turn of the 20th century.
Online Member Talk: Model Turned Maker—Victorine Meurent
Curator Katie Hanson offers a closer look at another model—a favorite of Manet–who became a painter.
Supporter Reception for Suzanne Valadon: Model, Painter, Rebel
Supporter- and Sustainer-level members are invited to enjoy after-hours access to Suzanne Valadon: Model, Painter, Rebel with live music and cocktails.
Upcoming
November Spotlight Tour: Valadon’s Artistic Circle
This tour focuses on artists in the Barnes collection—Degas, Renoir, Modigliani, and more—who were part of Suzanne Valadon’s remarkable life.
Members-Only Tour: Suzanne Valadon
Members are invited to exclusive docent-led tours of Suzanne Valadon: Model, Painter, Rebel, on-site in the Roberts Gallery.
First Friday!
Unison feat. Joanna Pascale
Jazz group Unison shakes up the classic Philly sound with inventive instrumentation. Tonight, they're joined by singer Joanna Pascale.
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Wings
Free access to the collection and Suzanne Valadon exhibition, plus art activities, storytime, and a performance by Native Nations Dance Theater.
In Focus Gallery Talk: Valadon’s Marie Coca and Her Daughter Gilberte
Hear the story behind the painting from Jalen Chang, a PhD candidate in the history of art at the University of Pennsylvania. Free with admission; Roberts Gallery
Members-Only Online Tour: Suzanne Valadon
A free online tour of Suzanne Valadon: Model, Painter, Rebel for members.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Water, Wind, Breath: Southwest Native Art in Community
This major exhibition explores Pueblo and Navajo pottery, textiles, and jewelry as living traditions.