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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.
Freedom Dreams
A meditation on the memories, dreams, and histories of America, featuring powerful works by contemporary moving-image artists Arthur Jafa, David Hartt, Garrett Bradley, Ja’Tovia Gary, and Tourmaline.
Just Us
Original works by artists at SCI Phoenix and justice-impacted artists from Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew.
Sky Hopinka:
Red Metal Dust
An installation of 11 new works by the American artist.
Education & Empowerment: Scholarship Recipients at the Barnes Foundation, Vol. Two: 1927–1952
Explore the experiences of a diverse group of scholars whose education was supported by the Barnes.
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.
Daily Gallery Talks
Every day, our gallery specialists offer talks about the Barnes collection. Learn more about our history, founder, and collection.
July Spotlight Tour:
The Americans
Discover the diverse array of American works in Dr. Barnes’s ensembles—paintings, pottery, furniture, and more.
Free July at the Barnes
Philadelphia residents can visit the Barnes for free this July and experience our collection, exhibitions, and more.
Barnes Curious? Let’s Talk about Matisse
Join us for an hour of close looking and guided conversation about Matisse in the Barnes galleries. Instructor: Kaelin Jewell
ARTZ @ The Museum
This program provides free access to the Barnes for people living with dementia and their care partners.
Online Member Orientation
New members are invited to learn about benefits and enjoy a docent-led virtual tour of the collection.
Upcoming
Barnes Cinema: Ja’Tovia Gary Retrospective
Our Freedom Dreams film series concludes with a selection of works directed by Ja’Tovia Gary, spanning portraiture, meditation, and experimental documentary.
Barnes on the Block
Join us for a block party, with live art, food trucks, a beer garden, and music.
Members-Only Online Tour: American Modern: Glackens, Pendergast, Hartley, Demuth
Members are invited to an online tour spotlighting American artists in the Barnes collection and their dialogue with European modern painting.
Members-Only Talk: Bill Perthes on Just Us
Members are invited to an exclusive talk about our new exhibition of original work by justice-impacted artists from Mural Arts Philadelphia and SCI Phoenix.
Member Introduction: Sky Hopinka: Red Metal Dust
Learn more about Red Metal Dust, a site-specific installation that explores and interrogates the American experience and its histories.
Book Talk: Black Curators Matter with Kellie Jones
Author Kellie Jones discusses her latest book, Black Curators Matter: Conversations on Art and Change, with curator Rujecko Hockley.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America
Iconic sculpture and design by two generations of Japanese American artists.