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The Barnes Collection
See art differently. Explore paintings by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Modigliani, Van Gogh, and other artists beside African sculpture, metalwork, and decorative arts. Try our mobile guide!
Education & Empowerment: Scholarship Recipients at the Barnes Foundation, 1927–1949
Explore the experiences of four scholars whose research was supported by the Barnes Foundation—from art history to medicine.
Alexey Brodovitch: Astonish Me
Discover the influential figure who shaped the photography and graphic design of the 20th century.
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 Tour
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.
Exhibition Tour: Alexey Brodovitch: Astonish Me
Trace the indelible mark that Brodovitch left on a generation of artists, designers, and publishers.
Private Exhibition Tour: Alexey Brodovitch: Astonish Me
This tour is a private one-hour experience for up to seven guests.
Members-Only Tour: Alexey Brodovitch: Astonish Me
Members are invited to exclusive tours of Alexey Brodovitch: Astonish Me in the Roberts Gallery.
April Spotlight Tour: Renoir and Women
Learn how the women in Renoir’s life influenced his career and found their way onto his canvases.
Members-Only Gallery Talk: The Pastels of Edgar Degas
Each month, our education, research, and curatorial teams present exclusive talks to members. Today, gallery specialist Liam Murphy-Torres provides a close look at works by Degas.
Online Member Orientation
New members are invited to join us online to learn more about the perks of membership at the Barnes.
Upcoming
May Spotlight Tour: When Paintings Tell Stories—El Greco to Pippin to Van Gogh
Look closely at collection works that use a variety of techniques to create meaningful narratives.
Member Appreciation Days
This May, members get even more—join us for exclusive talks and extra discounts.
Member Appreciation Talk: André Dombrowski on Monet
Learn how Claude Monet represented time in his groundbreaking works.
First Friday: Ben O’Neill
The Philadelphia guitarist and singer-songwriter performs new music tonight.
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: The Spirit of Art and Music
Enjoy fun art activities, performances, and free access to the collection and Alexey Brodovitch: Astonish Me.
(re)FOCUS 2024 Panel: Women Who Run Galleries
Join us for a conversation with prominent women gallerists, organized with the festival (re)FOCUS 2024.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Matisse & Renoir: New Encounters at the Barnes
Experience a fresh perspective on two important modern painters.
Mickalene Thomas:
All About Love
The first major international tour on Thomas’s pioneering work.