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The Week Ahead
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.
Sky Hopinka:
Red Metal Dust
An installation of 11 new works by the American artist.
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 Previews: Freedom Dreams
As a member, see our latest exhibition before the public opening.
Slow Art Day 2026
Discover the joy of looking at art. Spend an hour examining works in the galleries, then join a discussion about your experience.
Curators in Conversation: Freedom Dreams
Join us for an engaging conversation with the co-curators of our newest exhibition on opening day.
Deep Dive: Sky Hopinka: Red Metal Dust
Take a close look at the new installation by Sky Hopinka in the Annenberg Court.
Supporter Talk and Reception: Furniture and Metalwork at the Barnes
Learn more about decorative arts at the Barnes and enjoy refreshments and after-hours access to the collection and Freedom Dreams.
Members-Only Talk: Merchandising a Museum Shop
Learn how the Barnes team develops custom products and creates a one-of-a-kind shopping experience.
Upcoming
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.
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.