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The Barnes Collection
Permanent

The Barnes Collection

Ongoing

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!

Marie Laurencin: Sapphic Paris
Current Exhibition

Marie Laurencin: Sapphic Paris

Until January 21, 2024

Picturing a modern world of women among women.

Education & Empowerment: Scholarship Recipients at the Barnes Foundation, 1927–1949
Archives Exhibition

Education & Empowerment: Scholarship Recipients at the Barnes Foundation, 1927–1949

Until August 15, 2024

Explore the experiences of four scholars whose research was supported by the Barnes Foundation—from art history to medicine.

Picasso in the Barnes
Talks / Tours

Picasso in the Barnes

November and December

Special talks and events spotlighting Pablo Picasso, marking the 50th anniversary of his death.

Highlights Tour
Tours

Highlights Tour

Thursday–Monday, 11:30am & 1:30pm

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
Tours

Private Collection Tour

Thursday–Monday

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: <i>Marie Laurencin: Sapphic Paris</i>
Tours

Exhibition Tour: Marie Laurencin: Sapphic Paris

Thursday–Monday, 1pm

Dive deeper into the life and work of the French artist with a docent-led tour.

Private Exhibition Tour: <i>Marie Laurencin: Sapphic Paris</i>
Tours

Private Exhibition Tour: Marie Laurencin: Sapphic Paris

Thursday–Monday, 10am, 11am, 2pm

Explore the life and work of the French modern artist in a private docent-led tour.

Members-Only Tour: <i>Marie Laurencin</i>
Members

Members-Only Tour: Marie Laurencin

Thursdays, October 26 – January 18, 2 – 3pm

Members are invited to exclusive tours of Marie Laurencin: Sapphic Paris in the Roberts Gallery.

Member Appreciation Days
Members / Special Event

Member Appreciation Days

Fridays in December

This December, members get even more—join us for exclusive talks, plus extra discounts.

December Spotlight Tour: Remembering Picasso
Tours

December Spotlight Tour: Remembering Picasso

Thursday–Monday, 1pm

Tour our collection of works by Pablo Picasso and consider his influence on the art of the 20th century and beyond.

November Spotlight Tour: Remembering Picasso
Tours

November Spotlight Tour: Remembering Picasso

Thursday–Monday, 1pm

Tour our collection of works by Pablo Picasso and consider his influence on the art of the 20th century and beyond.

Members-Only Online Tour: <i>Marie Laurencin</i>
Members

Members-Only Online Tour: Marie Laurencin

Wednesday, November 29, 2 – 3pm

Members are invited to an exclusive online tour of Marie Laurencin: Sapphic Paris.

Member Appreciation Talk: “Modern Women Artists at MoMA: A Work in Progress”
Members

Member Appreciation Talk: “Modern Women Artists at MoMA: A Work in Progress”

Friday, December 1, 12 – 1pm

Senior curator Anne Umland details her institution’s efforts to highlight modern women artists.

First Friday! Laurin Talese
Nightlife / Music / Social / Performance

First Friday! Laurin Talese

Friday, December 1, 6 – 9pm

This December, the Philly jazz and soul singer brings her unique sound to the Barnes.

Upcoming

PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: New Traditions
Free / Family / Social / Performance

PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: New Traditions

Sunday, December 3, 10am – 5pm

Today's event features musical performances by Los Bomberos de la Calle.

Member Appreciation Talk: “The Cult of Picasso in America, 1921–51”
Members

Member Appreciation Talk: “The Cult of Picasso in America, 1921–51”

Friday, December 8, 12 – 1pm

Barnes research fellow Naina Saligram explores Picasso's reception in the US and Dr. Barnes's reaction to it.

Members-Only Online Tour: Remembering Picasso
Members

Members-Only Online Tour: Remembering Picasso

Tuesday, December 12, 10 – 11am

Members are invited to an exclusive online collection tour focused on works by Pablo Picasso.

Member Appreciation Talk: “Art and Medicine at the Barnes”
Members

Member Appreciation Talk: “Art and Medicine at the Barnes”

Friday, December 15, 12 – 1pm

Bill Perthes talks about the unique and fascinating relationship between medicine and the Barnes.

Dance Series: <i>Horse Woman: Making a World of One’s Own</i>
Performance

Dance Series: Horse Woman: Making a World of One’s Own

Friday, December 15, 1 – 3pm

Open rehearsal for Headlong Dance Theater’s new performance. Free with admission.

Members-Only Gallery Talk: Matisse’s <i>Le bonheur de vivre</i>
Members

Members-Only Gallery Talk: Matisse’s Le bonheur de vivre

Sunday, December 17, 10:15 – 11am

Each month, members of our Adult Education team present exclusive talks to members. Today, Michael Williamson discusses Matisse on the balcony.

Upcoming Exhibitions

Alexey Brodovitch: Astonish Me
Upcoming Exhibition

Alexey Brodovitch: Astonish Me

March 3 – May 19, 2024

Discover the influential figure who shaped the photography and graphic design of the 20th century.