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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.
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.
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.
Member Introduction: Freedom Dreams
Enjoy a docent-led introduction to Freedom Dreams before viewing the video art exhibition.
June 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.
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.
Exhibition Seminar: Freedom Dreams
Discuss Black artistic futures and representation in the exhibition Freedom Dreams. Instructors: James Claiborne and Maori Karmael Holmes
Toddlerpalooza
Fun activities and musical performances for toddlers, with dance, reading, art, and more.
Robin and Elleza Kelley on Freedom Dreams and the Archive
Historian Robin D. G. Kelley and literary scholar Elleza Kelley discuss themes in our newest exhibition.
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.
First Friday: Carolina Oliveros & PHLAFF
Tonight’s collaboration with the Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival features music by Carolina Oliveros.
Upcoming
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: The Crown Is Yours
Meet children's book author Khalil Munir and enjoy fun family-friendly activities and free access to our galleries.
ARTZ @ The Museum
This program provides free access to the Barnes for people living with dementia and their care partners.
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.
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 Orientation
New members are invited to join us to learn more about the perks of membership at the Barnes.
Barnes Cinema: Arthur Jafa Retrospective
Our Freedom Dreams film series continues with a selection of works by artist Arthur Jafa, including short film, documentary, and music video.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Just Us
Original works by artists at SCI Phoenix and justice-impacted artists from Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew.
Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America
Iconic sculpture and design by two generations of Japanese American artists.