What’s On
January Spotlight Tour: Wicked Paris: The Lure of Montmartre
Learn about the revolutionary artists drawn to the bohemian neighborhood at the turn of the 20th century.
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!
In Focus Gallery Talk: Picasso’s Acrobat and Young Harlequin
Hear the story behind the painting from Anna Linehan, doctoral candidate in the history of art at the University of Pennsylvania. Free with admission; Room 19
February Spotlight Tour: Sacred Art from Antiquity to Modernity
Explore religious and spiritual art in the collection, from ancient works to paintings by Matisse, Picasso, Pippin, and more.
In Focus Gallery Talk: Glackens’s Pony Ballet
Hear the story behind the painting from Anna Linehan, doctoral candidate in the history of art at the University of Pennsylvania. Free with admission; Room 12
Stroller Tour
Our Stroller Tours make visiting our galleries less stressful for families with babies.
In Focus Gallery Talk: Pinto’s Bathers on Boardwalk
Hear the story behind the painting from Virginia Duncan, a graduate student in the history of art at the University of Pennsylvania. Free with admission; Room 23
Special Exhibition Tour: Marie Cuttoli
Learn more about the pioneering entrepreneur Marie Cuttoli and her textile work with Picasso, Léger, and other great modern artists.
March Spotlight Tour: Artists and the French Riviera
Learn why favorite artists in the Barnes collection were so captivated by the Côte d'Azur.
Barnes in Bloom:
Special Tour & Lunch
Join us for intimate look at artists and the French Riviera, a theme inspired by this year's flower show.
In Focus Gallery Talk: Avery’s The Nursemaid
Hear the story behind the painting from Virginia Duncan, a graduate student in the history of art at the University of Pennsylvania. Free with admission; Room 3
Member Discussions: Marie Cuttoli
Members are invited to join Ann Moss of the Barnes Art Team for an in-depth talk about our new exhibition on Marie Cuttoli.
Lecture: Avis Berman “Missionaries of Impressionism: American Collectors of Renoir”
Writer and historian Avis Berman traces Renoir's legacy through his promoters and collectors, including Albert Barnes.