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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!
Matisse, Dr. Barnes, and The Dance
Historic photographs and letters reveal the story behind the monumental mural.
Centennial Celebration: 100 Years of Art Education
This year, we’re celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Barnes Foundation with groundbreaking special exhibitions and innovative programs.
Matisse in the Barnes
We're presenting exclusive talks and events spotlighting Henri Matisse, in conjunction with the Philadelphia Museum of Art exhibition Matisse in the 1930s.
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 seven guests.
September Spotlight Tour: Matisse, Dr. Barnes, and The Dance
Tour our collection of paintings by Henri Matisse and learn how a visit to the Barnes collection was a pivotal moment in the artist's career.
Conversation: The Barnes Then and Now—Reflections on Art and Social Justice
Jane Golden and Val Gay explore the egalitarian beliefs underpinning Albert Barnes’s creation of the Foundation in 1922. Moderated by Roxanne Patel Shepelavy.
Upcoming
October Spotlight Tour: Matisse, Dr. Barnes, and The Dance
Tour our collection of paintings by Henri Matisse and learn how a visit to the Barnes collection was a pivotal moment in the artist's career.
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: From the Heart
Join us for inspiring art and dynamic performances by New York dance ensemble Soles of Duende.
Members-Only Online Tour: Matisse, Dr. Barnes, and The Dance
Study paintings by Matisse and learn how The Dance reinvigorated the artist in the later years of his career.
First Friday! Daniel de Jesús and AFROTAINO Productions
Cellist, composer, and visual artist Daniel de Jesús performs. Presented in partnership with AFROTAINO Productions.
Member Previews: Modigliani Up Close
As a member, see our latest exhibition before the public opening.
Members-Only Gallery Talk
Each month, members of our Adult Education team present their ongoing research on the collection to members.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Modigliani Up Close
An in-depth exploration of how the iconic artist created his works over the course of his career.