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The Barnes Collection
Permanent

The Barnes Collection

Ongoing

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
Archives Exhibition

The Doctor and the Douanier: How Dr. Barnes Built His Collection of Rousseaus

Until April 13, 2026

The story behind the world’s largest collection of Rousseaus.

Sky Hopinka: <br>Red Metal Dust
Current Exhibition

Sky Hopinka:
Red Metal Dust

Until January 18, 2027

An installation of 11 new works by the American artist.

Highlights Tour
Tours

Highlights Tour

Thursday–Monday, 11:30am & 1:30pm

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
Tours

Private Collection Tour

Thursday–Monday

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
Tours

Private Collection Tour: Favorite Artists

Thursday–Monday, 10am

Choose your favorite artists in the collection for a private one-hour experience for up to ten guests.

Daily Gallery Talks
Talks

Daily Gallery Talks

Thursday–Monday

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 <i>The Dance</i>
Tours

April Spotlight Tour: Matisse, Dr. Barnes, and The Dance

Thursday–Monday, 1pm

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.

First Friday: Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra
Nightlife / Music / Social / Performance

First Friday: Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra

Friday, April 3, 6 – 9pm

Tonight’s performance celebrates Black artists in classical music and features a Q&A with composers, performers, and conductors.

Upcoming

Barnes Create & Connect
Free / Workshops

Barnes Create & Connect

Saturday, April 4, 10am – noon

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: Philly Jazz Month
Free / Family / Music / Social / Performance

PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Philly Jazz Month

Sunday, April 5, 10am – 4pm

See special performances by talented Philadelphia youth musicians and enjoy family art activities, storytime, and free access to our galleries.

ARTZ @ The Museum
Tours

ARTZ @ The Museum

Wednesday, April 8, 1:30 – 2:30pm

This program provides free access to the Barnes for people living with dementia and their care partners.

Members-Only Online Tour: Matisse, Dr. Barnes, and <i>The Dance</i>
Members

Members-Only Online Tour: Matisse, Dr. Barnes, and The Dance

Wednesday, April 8, 2 – 3pm

Members are invited to attend this exclusive tour about Matisse at the Barnes.

Member Previews: <i>Freedom Dreams</i>
Members

Member Previews: Freedom Dreams

Thursday, April 9 – Saturday, April 11

As a member, see our latest exhibition before the public opening.

Member Introduction: <i>Sky Hopinka: Red Metal Dust</i>
Members

Member Introduction: Sky Hopinka: Red Metal Dust

Thursday, April 9, 10:15 – 10:45am

Learn more about the new installation of artwork in the Annenberg Court with a docent-led discussion.

Upcoming Exhibitions

Freedom Dreams
Upcoming Exhibition

Freedom Dreams

April 12 – August 9, 2026

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
Archives Exhibition

Education & Empowerment: Scholarship Recipients at the Barnes Foundation, Vol. Two: 1927–1952

April 16, 2026 – January 25, 2027

Explore the experiences of a diverse group of scholars whose education was supported by the Barnes.