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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!
Isaac Julien: Once Again . . . (Statues Never Die)
An immersive film installation exploring the relationship between Dr. Albert C. Barnes and famed philosopher and cultural critic Alain Locke.
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.
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.
Member Introduction: Isaac Julien: Once Again . . . (Statues Never Die)
Enjoy a docent-led introduction to Once Again . . . (Statues Never Die) before viewing the video art exhibition.
July Spotlight Tour: When Art Is Magic
This enchanted journey through the collection highlights our most spellbinding works.
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Between the Lines
This month, we celebrate reading, writing, and the new graphic novel BLAM! (Black Lives Always Mattered!).
Upcoming
Toddler Time
Toddler Time is back! Join us for art activities, stories, and an adventure through the galleries.
Online Member Orientation
New members are invited to join us online to learn more about the perks of membership at the Barnes.
Members-Only Online Tour: When Art Is Magic
A virtual tour through the collection to see how artists like Cézanne, Seurat, and Pippin create their spellbinding works.
Members-Only Gallery Talk
Each month, members of our Adult Education team present their ongoing research on the collection to members.
August Spotlight Tour: When Art Is Magic
This enchanted journey through the collection highlights our most spellbinding works.
First Friday! Omar’s Hat & BlackStar Film Festival
Enjoy an evening of art and live performances by the Philly music collective Omar's Hat.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Modigliani Up Close
An in-depth exploration of how the iconic artist created his works over the course of his career.