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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.
Sky Hopinka:
Red Metal Dust
An installation of 11 new works by the American artist.
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.
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.
April Spotlight Tour: Matisse, Dr. Barnes, and The Dance
Tour our collection of paintings by Henri Matisse and learn how a visit to the Barnes collection was a pivotal moment in the artist's career.
Member Introduction: Freedom Dreams
Enjoy a docent-led introduction to Freedom Dreams before viewing the video art exhibition.
Member Orientation
New members are invited to join us to learn more about the perks of membership at the Barnes.
Young Professionals Night: Freedom Dreams
After-hours art, style, and music await Philadelphia’s young leaders and Barnes Contemporaries members.
Barnes Create & Connect
Join us for an art-making experience designed for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners.
Upcoming
Members-Only Gallery Talk: Pioneering the Modern: The Glackens Family
This exclusive talk traces the legacy of the Glackens family of artists and their impact on the Barnes.
Members-Only Online Tour: Music and the Barnes Collection
This exclusive virtual collection tour pairs paintings with music from Dr. Barnes's time and today.
Member Appreciation Days
This May, members get even more! Join us for exclusive talks and extra discounts.
Member Appreciation Talk: Building the Barnes Ensembles: Main Gallery
Take a close look at rare archival materials that detail the history of our iconic ensembles.
May Spotlight Tour: Wicked Paris: The Lure of Montmartre
Learn about the revolutionary artists drawn to the bohemian neighborhoods of Paris at the turn of the 20th century.
First Friday: Farah Siraj
Enjoy live music by Jordanian vocalist and composer Farah Siraj, plus access to the collection and Freedom Dreams.