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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.
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.
September Spotlight Tour: Firestorm! Outrage! Dr. Barnes’s Scandalous 1923 Philadelphia Exhibition
Revisit the critically panned show that pitted Dr. Barnes against Philadelphia’s elite, and see which works remain in the collection.
Members-Only Online Tour: Firestorm! Outrage! Dr. Barnes’s Scandalous 1923 Philadelphia Exhibition
Philadelphia critics once panned Dr. Barnes’s collection. Discover the press feud and learn which works remain in the collection today.
Upcoming
Barnes Cinema: Sitting Still
Our film series continues with Gina Angelone’s 2024 documentary about landscape architect Laurie Olin.
Being Present with Art: Welcoming Change
Slow down through mindfulness, close looking, and reflection in this art-centered workshop exploring seasonal change. Instructor: Roksana Filipowska
Member Previews: Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America
Members are invited to view our newest exhibition before it opens to the public on Sunday, September 20.
Barnes Create & Connect
Join us for an art-making experience designed for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners.
Curators in Conversation: Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America
Join us for an engaging conversation about our newest exhibition on its opening day.
Sound and Color: The Sensory World of Monet and Debussy
Experience Monet and musical impressionism through live performance, close looking, and conversation in the Barnes galleries. Instructor: Mimi Stillman
Upcoming Exhibitions
Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America
Iconic sculpture and design by two generations of Japanese American artists.
Rochelle Feinstein:
The Today Show
More than 30 mixed-media works examining abstraction, culture, and public life.