Ensemble view, Room 18, east wall, Philadelphia. © The Barnes Foundation
Weekdays: $39; Weekends: $49; members free
About the Tour
Have you ever wondered why Dr. Albert Barnes positioned Cézanne’s The Card Players next to a Corot portrait and a pastry cutter? Or why your favorite Matisse is hanging so high in a corner? Or what those upside-down hinges are doing on the walls?
Join us for a docent-led tour that takes a deeper look into how and why Dr. Barnes created the distinctive “wall-picture” arrangements we call “ensembles.” You’ll learn how Dr. Barnes designed his galleries as classrooms, gain insight into the aesthetic links that unite works across the collection, and discover new connections for yourself.
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.