What’s On
The Week Ahead
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!
30 Americans
Painting, sculpture, and photography by influential contemporary African American artists.
Exhibition Tour: 30 Americans
Learn more about the artists and artworks in 30 Americans.
Members-Only Tours: 30 Americans
A free members-only tour of the groundbreaking special exhibition.
Highlights Tour
This one-hour tour is perfect for first-time visitors. Explore highlights of the collection and learn the history of the Barnes.
Premier Tour
This 90-minute docent-led tour takes place while the Barnes is closed to the public.
Personalized Docent Tour
A private one-hour tour for you and up to five guests during regular hours.
Afternoons with
the Art Team
Join us for casual pop-up talks in the galleries led by our Art Team. Each talk focuses on a specific work of art—it’s a great way to explore the collection and learn something new!
December Spotlight Tour: Cézanne—The Man and His Art
This December, we’re looking closer at the life, work, and influence of the “father of modern art.”
Member Appreciation Days
On Fridays in December, members get even more, including free talks and extra discounts!
Lecture: “Sitting Pretty: Renoir’s Women and the Art of Self-Adornment”
This lively talk focuses on the intimate, modern scenes created by Renoir and his contemporaries.
First Friday! Elevate the Spirit
Tenor Allen Pinkney, Jr., lends his voice to a dazzling variety of music, exploring its power to heal and elevate the human spirit.
Stroller Tour
Our Stroller Tours make visiting our galleries less stressful for families with babies.
Behind the Scenes: Special Exhibitions
Associate curator Cindy Kang provides an inside look at the special exhibition process at the Barnes.
Upcoming
In Focus Gallery Talk: Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence
Hear the story behind the painting from Amy Gillette, research associate at the Barnes. Free with admission; Room 2
In Focus Gallery Talk: John Bankston’s Man’s Country I
Hear the story behind the painting in 30 Americans from Tamir Williams, a doctoral candidate in the history of art at the University of Pennsylvania. Free with admission; Roberts Gallery
Artist Conversation: William Pope.L with Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw
Performance artist William Pope.L joins 30 Americans curator Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw in conversation.
Barnes Toddler Time
Join us for a combination of storytime, art making, and movement activities just for kids up to age 5 and their parents or caregivers.
January 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.
First Friday! Argentine Tango
Get ready to dance! Learn the basics of the Argentine tango and enjoy performances by world-class dancers.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Marie Cuttoli:
The Modern Thread from Miró to Man Ray
How one visionary woman revived the art of tapestry weaving for the modern era.
Elijah Pierce’s America
See life, faith, and politics through the eyes of an expert woodcarver.