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
Pat Steir
Silent Secret Waterfalls:
The Barnes Series
Until November 17, 2019
An installation of 11 new paintings by the American artist.
Talks & Tours
Daily Highlights Tour
Wednesday, January 2 – Tuesday, December 31
This one-hour tour is perfect for first-time visitors. Explore highlights of the collection and learn the history of the Barnes.
Talks & Tours
Daily Premier Tour
Wednesday, January 2 – Tuesday, December 31
This 90-minute docent-led tour takes place while the Barnes is closed to the public.
Talks & Tours
Personalized Docent Tour
Wednesday, January 2 – Tuesday, December 31
A private one-hour tour for you and up to five guests during regular hours.
Talks & Tours
Afternoons with
the Art Team
Thursday, January 31 – Monday, February 25
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!
Talks & Tours / Members
Spotlight Tour: Matisse
Friday, February 1 – Thursday, February 28
This February, take a closer look at Henri Matisse's work, his relationship with Dr. Barnes, and why the he is considered one of the cornerstones of modernist art.
Members
Member Previews for From Today, Painting Is Dead
Thursday, February 21 – Saturday, February 23
As a member, see the world premiere of our photography exhibition before the public opening.
Free / Social
Mural Arts Studio at the Barnes: Eric Goldberg
Wednesday, January 17 – Monday, December 31
Eric Goldberg, selected for a residency as part of our Let's Connect exhibition, is offering printmaking demonstrations every Sunday.
Talks & Tours
In Focus Gallery Talk: Matisse’s Chinese Casket
Monday, February 18, 2 – 2:30pm
Hear the story behind the painting from Z. Serena Qiu, a doctoral candidate in the history of art at the University of Pennsylvania. Free with admission; Room 10
Family / Social
Barnes Toddler Time
Thursday, February 21
Join us for a combination of storytime, art making, and movement activities just for kids ages 2–4 and their parents or caregivers.
Talks & Tours
Daily Highlights Tour
Wednesday, January 2 – Tuesday, December 31
This one-hour tour is perfect for first-time visitors. Explore highlights of the collection and learn the history of the Barnes.
Talks & Tours
Daily Premier Tour
Wednesday, January 2 – Tuesday, December 31
This 90-minute docent-led tour takes place while the Barnes is closed to the public.
Talks & Tours
Personalized Docent Tour
Wednesday, January 2 – Tuesday, December 31
A private one-hour tour for you and up to five guests during regular hours.
Talks & Tours
Afternoons with
the Art Team
Thursday, January 31 – Monday, February 25
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!
Talks & Tours / Members
Spotlight Tour: Matisse
Friday, February 1 – Thursday, February 28
This February, take a closer look at Henri Matisse's work, his relationship with Dr. Barnes, and why the he is considered one of the cornerstones of modernist art.
Upcoming
Talks & Tours
Special Exhibition Tour: From Today, Painting Is Dead
Wednesday, February 27 – Sunday, May 12
Learn about the innovative photographic processes being developed in the mid-19th century and the creative artists making their mark with the new medium.
Members
Members-Only Tours of From Today, Painting Is Dead
Wednesdays, February 27 – March 13, 2 – 3pm
A free members-only tour of our early photography exhibition.
Talks & Tours / Members
Spotlight Tour: Barnes in Bloom
Friday, March 1 – Sunday, March 31
This March, get inspired by nature and feel the power of flowers as we look at the most beautiful floral still lifes and lush landscapes in the collection.
Nightlife / Music / Social / Performance
First Friday! Black Pearl
Friday, March 1, 6 – 9pm
Now celebrating its tenth year, the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra performs compositions by Mozart and Haydn.
Free / Family / Music / Social / Performance
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: More Than Meets the Eye
Sunday, March 3, 10am – 5pm
Celebrate student projects that deconstruct and reconstruct Barnes masterworks. Plus, use your detective skills to solve a math mystery in the galleries!
Talks & Tours
In Focus Gallery Talk: Navajo Necklace and Earrings
Monday, March 4, 2 – 2:30pm
Hear the story behind these objects from Ramey Mize, a doctoral candidate in the history of art at the University of Pennsylvania. Free with admission; Lower Level Lobby
Upcoming Exhibitions
Upcoming Exhibition
From Today, Painting Is Dead: Early Photography in Britain and France
February 24 – May 12, 2019
Featuring nearly 250 iconic pictures created between the 1840s and 1880s.
Upcoming Exhibition
I Do Not Know What It Is I Am Like: The Art of Bill Viola
June 30 – September 15, 2019
A selection of genre-defying works by the renowned video artist.