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
Find out more about the five Philadelphia artists selected for residencies as part of our Let's Connect exhibition.
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: 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
New Series: Barnes Jawn(t)s
Tuesdays, July 17 – August 21, 6 – 6:45pm
These fun, anything-goes tours are led by a diverse array of Philadelphia personalities.
Free / Family / Music / Social
The Canopy at the Barnes for The Oval+
Thursday, July 19 – Sunday, August 19
Join us on the Parkway for shade, seating, games, and live music for all.
Talks & Tours
Barnes Jawn(t): Elicia Gonzales
Tuesday, July 24, 6 – 6:45pm
A Barnes Jawn(t) is an anything-goes tour of the collection with a fascinating Philly personality as your guide.
Talks & Tours
Barnes Jawn(t): Madhusmita Bora
Tuesday, July 24, 6 – 6:45pm
A Barnes Jawn(t) is an anything-goes tour of the collection with a fascinating Philly personality as your guide.
Talks & Tours
Barnes Jawn(t): Chris Grant
Tuesday, July 24, 6 – 6:45pm
A Barnes Jawn(t) is an anything-goes tour of the collection with a fascinating Philly personality as your guide.
Free / Social
Mural Arts Studio at the Barnes
Wednesday, January 17 – Monday, December 31
Find out more about the five Philadelphia artists selected for residencies as part of our Let's Connect exhibition.
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: 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
New Series: Barnes Jawn(t)s
Tuesdays, July 17 – August 21, 6 – 6:45pm
These fun, anything-goes tours are led by a diverse array of Philadelphia personalities.
Free / Family / Music / Social
The Canopy at the Barnes for The Oval+
Thursday, July 19 – Sunday, August 19
Join us on the Parkway for shade, seating, games, and live music for all.
Upcoming
Talks & Tours
Barnes Jawn(t): Shani Akilah
Tuesday, July 31, 6 – 6:45pm
A Barnes Jawn(t) is an anything-goes tour of the collection with a fascinating Philly personality as your guide.
Talks & Tours
Barnes Jawn(t): Ariell R. Johnson
Tuesday, July 31, 6 – 6:45pm
A Barnes Jawn(t) is an anything-goes tour of the collection with a fascinating Philly personality as your guide.
Talks & Tours
Barnes Jawn(t): Jas Morrell
Tuesday, July 31, 6 – 6:45pm
A Barnes Jawn(t) is an anything-goes tour of the collection with a fascinating Philly personality as your guide.
Talks & Tours / Members
Spotlight Tour: Charles Demuth
Wednesday, August 1 – Friday, August 31
The bold and insatiably curious Charles Demuth helped introduce modern art to America.
Nightlife / Music / Performance
First Friday! Mariel Bildsten Quartet
Friday, August 3, 6 – 9pm
An evening of jazz and swing music with jazz trombonist Mariel Bildsten and her quartet.
Free / Family / Social / Performance
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Story Sharing
Sunday, August 5, 10am – 5pm
We’re featuring an array of voices and presentations that will enrapture and delight audiences of all ages.
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.