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.
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
Spotlight Tour: The Impressionists–Embracing the Modern
Saturday, September 1 – Wednesday, October 31
Learn about impressionism as a radical break with tradition, changing the way people think about art forever.
Members
Member Previews for Berthe Morisot: Woman Impressionist
Thursday, October 18 – Saturday, October 20
As a member, see the exhibition before the public opening.
Family / Social
Barnes Toddler Time
Thursday, October 18, 10 – 11:45am
Join us for a combination of storytime, art making, and movement activities just for kids ages 2–4 and their parents or caregivers.
Members
Supporter Reception for Berthe Morisot:
Woman Impressionist
Thursday, October 18, 6:30 – 9pm
Supporter- and Sustainer-level members are invited to enjoy an evening preview of Berthe Morisot: Woman Impressionist with live music and cocktails.
Nightlife / Music / Social
Morisot: Passport to Paris
Friday, October 19
Enjoy an evening of breathtaking art, sumptuous bites, artisanal cocktails and live music at the preview party celebrating Berthe Morisot: Woman Impressionist.
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
Spotlight Tour: The Impressionists–Embracing the Modern
Saturday, September 1 – Wednesday, October 31
Learn about impressionism as a radical break with tradition, changing the way people think about art forever.
Upcoming
Talks & Tours / Members
Fashion and Feminism: A Symposium Inspired by Berthe Morisot
Saturday, October 20, 1 – 5pm
Join us for lively discussion about the ways fashion has been deployed to make powerful political statements—in paintings, on the runway, and in everyday life.
Talks & Tours
Berthe Morisot: Woman Impressionist Special Exhibition Tour
Wednesday, October 24 – Monday, January 14
Tour our new exhibition for a closer look at artist Berthe Morisot and her pioneering role in the impressionist movement.
Nightlife / Music / Social
Young Professionals Night: Modern Muse
Friday, October 26, 7 – 10pm
After-hours art, style, and live beats await Philadelphia's young leaders and Contemporaries members.
Talks & Tours / Members
Spotlight Tour:
Paul Cézanne—
His Art and Life
Thursday, November 1 – Friday, November 30
Learn about impressionism as a radical break with tradition, changing the way people think about art forever.
Nightlife / Music / Performance
First Friday! A Tribute to Grover Washington, Jr.
Friday, November 2, 6 – 9pm
The Tony Miceli Ensemble, featuring singer Tiffany Jones, brings the music of the legendary saxophonist to life at the Barnes.
Free / Family / Film / Social / Performance
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Art for All
Sunday, November 4, 10am – 5pm
Free art activities and entertainment for all ages, plus access to our collection and Berthe Morisot exhibition.
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.
Upcoming Exhibition
Pat Steir
Silent Secret Waterfalls:
The Barnes Series
January 12 – November 17, 2019
An installation of 11 new paintings by the American artist.