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The Barnes Collection
See art differently. Explore paintings by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Modigliani, Van Gogh, and other artists beside African sculpture, metalwork, and decorative arts.
The Doctor and the Douanier: How Dr. Barnes Built His Collection of Rousseaus
The story behind the world’s largest collection of Rousseaus.
Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets
See the inventive works of Henri Rousseau in a new light.
Exhibition Tour: Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets
Take a deep dive into this landmark exhibition that reexamines the work of the self-taught artist.
Private Tour: Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets
This docent-led tour of Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets is a private one-hour experience for you and up to nine guests.
Members-Only Tour: Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets
Members are invited to exclusive tours of Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets in the Roberts Gallery.
January Spotlight Tour: The Life Cycle of a Painting
Explore the creative processes of renowned artists such as Cézanne and Picasso to understand how they developed their works.
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Sweet Sound
Start off the new year with us! Enjoy musical performances, family-friendly art activities, and free access to the collection and Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets.
Barnes Symposium on Creative Research
Learn more about creative thinking and how it drives innovation across disciplines.
Rousseau Film Series: Shorts Program
This series, curated by BlackStar Film Festival founder Maori Karmael Holmes, reflects on themes in Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets.
Upcoming
Deep Dive: Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence
Explore this religious scene in-depth with Penn MA student Nina Huang. Free with admission; Room 2
Members-Only Online Tour: Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets
This exclusive online tour offers members up-close views of the exhibition.
Online Member Orientation
New members are invited to join us online to learn more about the perks of membership at the Barnes.
Members-Only Online Tour: The Life Cycle of a Painting
This exclusive virtual tour gives a detailed look at how artists create their works.
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Rap It Up
Meet award-winning children’s book authors Carole Boston Weatherford and Jeffery Weatherford, enjoy fun family-friendly art activities, and explore our galleries.
February Spotlight Tour: The Life Cycle of a Painting
This tour guides you through the process of creating a work of art and allows you to step into the mind of great artists.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Sky Hopinka:
Red Metal Dust
An installation of 11 new works by the American artist.
Freedom Dreams
Film, video, and installation by Arthur Jafa, David Hartt, Garrett Bradley, Ja’Tovia Gary, and Tourmaline.