What’s On
August Spotlight Tour: Wondrous and Strange
This August, enter the mysterious and dreamlike worlds of some of the most imaginative artists in the Barnes collection.
Highlights Tour
This one-hour tour is perfect for first-time visitors. Explore highlights of the collection and learn the history of the Barnes.
Premier Tour
This 90-minute docent-led tour takes place while the Barnes is closed to the public.
Personalized Docent Tour
A private one-hour tour for you and up to five guests during regular hours.
Afternoons with
the Art Team
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!
September Spotlight Tour: Pissarro and Friends
This month, learn about Camille Pissarro’s relationships with fellow impressionists and his enduring influence.
In Focus Gallery Talk: Bill Viola’s Pneuma
Hear the story behind the work from Barnes Art Team member Ann Moss. Free with admission; Roberts Gallery
In Focus Gallery Talk: Braun’s Cupboard
Hear the story behind the object from Robin Craren, collections research coordinator at the Barnes. Free with admission; Room 18
Stroller Tour
Our Stroller Tours make visiting our galleries less stressful for families with babies.
Lecture: Cindy Kang on Pierre Bonnard
Barnes associate curator Cindy Kang will discuss the artist’s practice of working in multiple media.
In Focus Gallery Talk:
de Chirico’s The Mysterious Swan
Hear the story behind the painting from Amy Gillette, research associate at the Barnes. Free with admission; Room 23
In Focus Gallery Talk: Metalworks
Learn about the metalworks in the Main Gallery from Amy Gillette, research associate at the Barnes. Free with admission; Main Gallery
Lecture: Anne Monahan on Horace Pippin
Scholar Anne Monahan views the self-taught painter’s meteoric rise through a segregated art world.
In Focus Gallery Talk: Seated Female Figure of the Sãdo’o Society
Hear the story behind the work from Amy Gillette, research associate at the Barnes. Free with admission; Room 21
Exhibition Tour: 30 Americans
Learn more about the artists and artworks in 30 Americans.
In Focus Gallery Talk: Matisse’s Moorish Woman
Hear the story behind the painting from Amy Gillette, research associate at the Barnes. Free with admission; Room 19
In Focus Gallery Talk: Kerry James Marshall’s Vignette #10
Hear the story behind the painting in 30 Americans from Jill Vaum, a doctoral candidate in the history of art at the University of Pennsylvania. Free with admission; Roberts Gallery
Artist Conversation: Hank Willis Thomas and Deborah Willis
A lively conversation between two influential artists who are also mother and son, moderated by scholar Li Sumpter.
In Focus Gallery Talk: de Chirico’s Alexandros
Hear the story behind the painting from Amy Gillette, research associate at the Barnes. Free with admission; Room 18
In Focus Gallery Talk: Gozzoli’s Madonna and Child with Angels
Hear the story behind the painting from Amy Gillette, research associate at the Barnes. Free with admission; Room 19
Artist Conversation: William Pope.L with Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw
Performance artist William Pope.L joins 30 Americans curator Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw in conversation.
In Focus Gallery Talk: Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence
Hear the story behind the painting from Amy Gillette, research associate at the Barnes. Free with admission; Room 2
In Focus Gallery Talk: John Bankston’s Man’s Country I
Hear the story behind the painting in 30 Americans from Tamir Williams, a doctoral candidate in the history of art at the University of Pennsylvania. Free with admission; Roberts Gallery