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Talks and Tours

Highlights Tour
Tours

Highlights Tour

Thursday–Monday, 11:30am & 1:30pm

This one-hour tour is perfect for first-time visitors. Explore highlights of the collection and learn the history of the Barnes.

Private Collection Tour
Tours

Private Collection Tour

Thursday–Monday

Explore highlights of the collection and learn the history of the Barnes. This tour is a private one-hour experience for you and up to nine guests.

Private Collection Tour: Favorite Artists
Tours

Private Collection Tour: Favorite Artists

Thursday–Monday, 10am

Choose your favorite artists in the collection for a private one-hour experience for up to ten guests.

Daily Gallery Talks
Talks

Daily Gallery Talks

Thursday–Monday

Every day, our gallery specialists offer talks about the Barnes collection. Learn more about our history, founder, and collection.

April Spotlight Tour: Matisse, Dr. Barnes, and <i>The Dance</i>
Tours

April Spotlight Tour: Matisse, Dr. Barnes, and The Dance

Thursday–Monday, 1pm

Tour our collection of paintings by Henri Matisse and learn how a visit to the Barnes collection was a pivotal moment in the artist's career.

ARTZ @ The Museum
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ARTZ @ The Museum

Wednesday, April 8, 1:30 – 2:30pm

This program provides free access to the Barnes for people living with dementia and their care partners.

Slow Art Day 2026
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Slow Art Day 2026

Saturday, April 11, 11am – 1:30pm

Discover the joy of looking at art. Spend an hour examining works in the galleries, then join a discussion about your experience.

Curators in Conversation: <i>Freedom Dreams</i>
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Curators in Conversation: Freedom Dreams

Sunday, April 12, 1 – 2pm

Join us for an engaging conversation with the co-curators of our newest exhibition on opening day.

Deep Dive: <i>Sky Hopinka: Red Metal Dust</i>
Free / Talks

Deep Dive: Sky Hopinka: Red Metal Dust

Monday, April 13, 3 – 3:30pm

Take a close look at the new installation by Sky Hopinka in the Annenberg Court.

May Spotlight Tour: Wicked Paris: The Lure of Montmartre
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May Spotlight Tour: Wicked Paris: The Lure of Montmartre

Thursday–Monday, 1pm

Learn about the revolutionary artists drawn to the bohemian neighborhoods of Paris at the turn of the 20th century.

Barnes Cinema: <i>Time</i> by Garrett Bradley
Talks / Film

Barnes Cinema: Time by Garrett Bradley

Saturday, May 9, 1 – 4pm

Our Freedom Dreams film series begins with Time, a feature documentary by Garrett Bradley.

Deep Dive: <i>Sky Hopinka: Red Metal Dust</i>
Free / Talks

Deep Dive: Sky Hopinka: Red Metal Dust

Monday, May 11, 3 – 3:30pm

Take a close look at the new installation by Sky Hopinka in the Annenberg Court.

June Spotlight Tour: Wicked Paris: The Lure of Montmartre
Tours

June Spotlight Tour: Wicked Paris: The Lure of Montmartre

Thursday–Monday, 1pm

Learn about the revolutionary artists drawn to the bohemian neighborhoods of Paris at the turn of the 20th century.

Barnes Cinema: Arthur Jafa Retrospective
Talks / Film

Barnes Cinema: Arthur Jafa Retrospective

Saturday, June 13, 1 – 4pm

Our Freedom Dreams film series continues with a selection of works by artist Arthur Jafa, including short film, documentary, and music video.

Barnes Cinema: Ja’Tovia Gary Retrospective
Talks / Film

Barnes Cinema: Ja’Tovia Gary Retrospective

Saturday, July 11, 1 – 4pm

Our Freedom Dreams film series concludes with a selection of works directed by Ja’Tovia Gary, spanning portraiture, meditation, and experimental documentary.