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The Barnes Collection
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The Barnes Collection

Ongoing

See art differently. Explore paintings by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Modigliani, Van Gogh, and other artists beside African sculpture, metalwork, and decorative arts. Try our mobile guide!

The Battle of the <i>Bathers</i>
Archives Exhibition

The Battle of the Bathers

Until September 15, 2025

Learn about the controversy between Dr. Barnes and the Philadelphia Museum of Art around works by Paul Cézanne.

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 seven 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 eight guests.

October Spotlight Tour: The Impressionists: Rebels of the Art World
Tours

October Spotlight Tour: The Impressionists: Rebels of the Art World

Thursday–Monday, 1pm

A closer look at Monet, Degas, Renoir, Pissarro, and other artists who led this modern art movement.

For Freedoms Town Hall: Where Do We Go from Here?
Free / Talks

For Freedoms Town Hall: Where Do We Go from Here?

Tuesday, October 8, 6 – 8pm

Join us for an artist-led conversation designed to explore and expand the concept of civic involvement.

ARTZ @ The Museum
Tours

ARTZ @ The Museum

Wednesday, October 9, 1:30 – 2:30pm

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

Lecture: André Dombrowski on Monet Painting on Water
Talks

Lecture: André Dombrowski on Monet Painting on Water

Thursday, October 10, 6 – 7pm

This talk, part of our Impressionism at the Barnes lecture series, considers Monet’s innovative treatment of water.

Upcoming

Members-Only Online Tour: The Impressionists: Rebels of the Art World
Members

Members-Only Online Tour: The Impressionists: Rebels of the Art World

Tuesday, October 15, 2 – 3pm

This exclusive online tour provides a closer look at Monet, Degas, Renoir, Pissarro, and other artists who led the impressionist movement.

Member Previews: <i>Mickalene Thomas: All About Love</i>
Members

Member Previews: Mickalene Thomas: All About Love

Thursday–Saturday, October 17–19

As a member, see our latest exhibition before the public opening.

2024 Barnes Art Ball
Nightlife / Social

2024 Barnes Art Ball

Friday, October 18

Join us for our yearly celebration of art, community, and philanthropy.

Curators in Conversation: <i>Mickalene Thomas: All About Love</i>
Talks

Curators in Conversation: Mickalene Thomas: All About Love

Sunday, October 20, 1 – 2pm

This engaging conversation on All About Love features artist Mickalene Thomas and exhibition curator Renée Mussai.

In Focus Gallery Talk: <i>Mickalene Thomas: All About Love</i>
Talks

In Focus Gallery Talk: Mickalene Thomas: All About Love

Monday, October 21, 3 – 3:30pm

An in-depth discussion about Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe: Les Trois Femmes Noires with Emma Nell Jacobs. Free with admission; Roberts Gallery

New Member Reception
Members

New Member Reception

Wednesday, October 23, 5:30 – 8pm

Explore Mickalene Thomas: All About Love and the collection at this special evening reception for new members.

Upcoming Exhibitions

Mickalene Thomas:<br>All About Love
Upcoming Exhibition

Mickalene Thomas:
All About Love

October 20, 2024 – January 12, 2025

The first major international tour on Thomas’s pioneering work.

Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations
Upcoming Exhibition

Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations

March 9 – May 25, 2025

Surveying three decades of the British painter’s career.

Rousseau’s Secrets
Upcoming Exhibition

Rousseau’s Secrets

October 19, 2025 – January 11, 2026

See the inventive works of Henri Rousseau in a new light.