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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. Try our mobile guide!
Alexey Brodovitch: Astonish Me
Discover the influential figure who shaped the photography and graphic design of the 20th century.
Education & Empowerment: Scholarship Recipients at the Barnes Foundation, 1927–1949
Explore the experiences of four scholars whose research was supported by the Barnes Foundation—from art history to medicine.
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 seven guests.
Exhibition Tour: Alexey Brodovitch: Astonish Me
Trace the indelible mark that Brodovitch left on a generation of artists, designers, and publishers.
Private Exhibition Tour: Alexey Brodovitch: Astonish Me
This tour is a private one-hour experience for up to seven guests.
May Spotlight Tour: When Paintings Tell Stories—El Greco to Pippin to Van Gogh
Look closely at collection works that use a variety of techniques to create meaningful narratives.
Member Appreciation Days
This May, members get even more—join us for exclusive talks and extra discounts.
Members-Only Tour: Alexey Brodovitch: Astonish Me
Members are invited to exclusive tours of Alexey Brodovitch: Astonish Me in the Roberts Gallery.
Mother’s Day Weekend at the Barnes
Give Mom the gift of inspiration this May—brunch, art, tours, and more.
In Focus Gallery Talk: Christ Carrying the Cross
An in-depth discussion about the medieval painting with Penn PhD candidate Elliot Mackin. Free with admission; Room 21
Members-Only Online Tour: Alexey Brodovitch: Astonish Me
Members are invited to an exclusive online tour of Alexey Brodovitch: Astonish Me.
Member Appreciation Talk: Thom Collins on Calder Gardens
Get an exclusive preview of Calder Gardens, an exciting new art space under construction across the Parkway from the Barnes.
Upcoming
Members-Only Gallery Talk: de Chirico’s Horses of Tragedy
Each month, our education, research, and curatorial teams present exclusive talks to members. Today, senior instructor Kaelin Jewell looks at Giorgio de Chirico’s influences.
Members-Only Online Tour: When Paintings Tell Stories
Members are invited to a virtual tour exploring all the techniques artists use to create narratives.
June Spotlight Tour: When Paintings Tell Stories—El Greco to Pippin to Van Gogh
Look closely at collection works that use a variety of techniques to create meaningful narratives.
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Cultivating Culture
Enjoy fun art activities, free access to the collection, and special performances that celebrate cultural traditions in Philadelphia.
Artist Conversation: Mark Thomas Gibson
The artist and educator discusses his creative process and his work with the Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora.
First Friday: Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival
Enjoy an evening of art, live music, film, and cocktails at our monthly First Friday mixer, presented in partnership with the Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Matisse & Renoir: New Encounters at the Barnes
Experience a fresh perspective on two important modern painters.
Mickalene Thomas:
All About Love
The first major international tour on Thomas’s pioneering work.