What’s On
The Week Ahead
Permanent Collection
The Barnes Collection
Ongoing
Masterworks by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Modigliani, Van Gogh, and other renowned artists, plus African sculpture, Native American ceramics, metalwork, and decorative arts.
Current Exhibition
Renoir: Father and Son / Painting and Cinema
Until September 3, 2018
Exploring the works of acclaimed director Jean Renoir and the influence of his father, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, on his art and life.
Free / Social
Mural Arts Studio at the Barnes
Wednesday, January 17 – Monday, December 31
The Barnes is collaborating with Mural Arts Philadelphia on a variety of projects this year.
Talks & Tours / Members
Renoir: Father and Son Special Exhibition and Collection Tour
Monday, June 4 – Monday, September 3
Start in the exhibition and then move into the collection, focusing on works that illuminate the fascinating dialogue between father and son.
Talks & Tours / Members
Spotlight Tour: Rousseau: Monkeys, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!
Friday, June 1 – Saturday, June 30
Learn about Henri Rousseau and the inspirations behind his exotic landscapes in our June Spotlight Tour.
Members
Membership Flash Sale
Monday, June 25 – Saturday, June 30
Now through Friday, June 29, you can save 15% on Contributor, Supporter, and Sustainer memberships
Free / Social
Mural Arts Studio at the Barnes
Wednesday, January 17 – Monday, December 31
The Barnes is collaborating with Mural Arts Philadelphia on a variety of projects this year.
Talks & Tours / Members
Renoir: Father and Son Special Exhibition and Collection Tour
Monday, June 4 – Monday, September 3
Start in the exhibition and then move into the collection, focusing on works that illuminate the fascinating dialogue between father and son.
Upcoming
Free / Family / Social / Performance
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Summer Games
Sunday, July 1, 10am – 5pm
Celebrate summer with creative play at the Barnes! Join us for free art, crafts, film, and performances by the Almanac Dance Circus Theatre.
Talks & Tours / Film
BlackStar at the Barnes
Sunday, July 1, 3 – 4:30pm
BlackStar Film Festival will be at the Barnes for a special screening of 2017’s Best of the Fest Short Films Program.
Talks & Tours / Members
Spotlight Tour: Dr. Barnes’s Favorites
Monday, July 2 – Monday, July 30
Find out which artists and works Dr. Barnes loved—or merely liked—in our July Spotlight Tour.
Talks & Tours
North Philly Peace Park: Designing for Light, Life, and the Afrofuture of North Philly
Friday, July 6, 5:30 – 7pm
Join us for a discussion about the design and development process for the park's Peace Pavilion.
Nightlife / Music / Performance
First Friday! Rhythmic Fireworks: Cotler and Velez
Friday, July 6, 6 – 9pm
Using only vocals and a drum, Glen Velez and Loire Cotler deliver an unforgettable concert experience.
Family / Talks & Tours
Stroller Tour
Thursday, July 12, 10:30 – 11:15am
Our new Stroller Tours make visiting our galleries less stressful for families with babies.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Upcoming Exhibition
Berthe Morisot: Woman Impressionist
October 21, 2018 – January 14, 2019
The exceptional path of a woman who defied the social norms of her time to join the Parisian avant-garde.