Vincent van Gogh. The Smoker (detail), 1888. The Barnes Foundation, BF119. Public Domain.
Weekdays: $39; Weekends: $49; members free
About the Tour
Each month, Spotlight Tours focus on a different artist or theme, allowing for a deeper dive into specific areas of the collection.
This tour explores self-taught—or simply rebellious—painters in the Barnes collection who became some of the most innovative and radical artists of their time. Learn how artists like Van Gogh, Gauguin, Pippin, and others broke from the teachings of traditional academies to cultivate distinct visual languages shaped by experimentation, personal vision, and emotional depth.
Includes access to the collection before and after the tour.
Go Further
Highlights Tour
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
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
Choose your favorite artists in the collection for a private one-hour experience for up to ten guests.