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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.
Member Introduction: Freedom Dreams
Enjoy a docent-led introduction to Freedom Dreams before viewing the video art exhibition.
Member Appreciation Days
This May, members get even more! Join us for exclusive talks and extra discounts.
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.
Mother’s Day Weekend at the Barnes
Give Mom the gift of inspiration this May—brunch, art, tours, and more.
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 Appreciation Talk: Building the Barnes Ensembles: Main Gallery
Take a close look at rare archival materials that detail the history of our iconic ensembles.
First Friday: Farah Siraj
Enjoy live music by Jordanian vocalist and composer Farah Siraj, plus access to the collection and Freedom Dreams.
Barnes Create & Connect
Join us for an art-making experience designed for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners.
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Art of Math
Enjoy family-friendly activities and free access to our galleries. Plus, see creative displays by Philadelphia students for our Art of Math Challenge.
Members-Only Online Evening Tour: Wicked Paris
Learn about the revolutionary artists drawn to bohemian Montmartre at the turn of the 20th century in this virtual collection tour.
Member Introduction: Sky Hopinka: Red Metal Dust
Learn more about the new installation of artwork in the Annenberg Court with a docent-led discussion.
Member Appreciation Talk: Behind the Scenes of the Gochman Collection
Take a close look at rare archival materials that detail the history of our iconic ensembles.
Book Talk: Everybody’s Fly with Fab 5 Freddy
Fred Brathwaite, aka Fab 5 Freddy, discusses his new memoir, Everybody’s Fly: A Life of Art, Music, and Changing the Culture.
Barnes Create & Connect
Join us for an art-making experience designed for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners.
Barnes Cinema: Time by Garrett Bradley
Our Freedom Dreams film series begins with Time, a feature documentary by Garrett Bradley.
Upcoming
Deep Dive: Sky Hopinka: Red Metal Dust
Take a close look at the new installation by Sky Hopinka in the Annenberg Court.
Member Appreciation Talk: Installing Work at Calder Gardens
Learn more about the rotating art installation at Calder Gardens with Rebecca Dankert, director of registration and exhibition management, and Morgan Lawrence, associate registrar.
Members-Only Online Tour: Wicked Paris
Learn about the revolutionary artists drawn to bohemian Montmartre at the turn of the 20th century in this virtual collection tour.
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 join us online to learn more about the perks of membership at the Barnes.
Exhibition Seminar: Freedom Dreams
Discuss Black artistic futures and representation in the exhibition Freedom Dreams. Instructors: James Claiborne and Maori Karmael Holmes
Upcoming Exhibitions
Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America
Iconic sculpture and design by two generations of Japanese American artists.