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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.

Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets
Current Exhibition

Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets

Until February 22, 2026

See the inventive works of Henri Rousseau in a new light.

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 March 2, 2026

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

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.

Exhibition Tour: <i>Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets</i>
Tours

Exhibition Tour: Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets

Thursday–Monday, 1pm

Take a deep dive into this landmark exhibition that reexamines the work of the self-taught artist.

Private Tour: <i>Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets</i>
Tours

Private Tour: Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets

Thursday–Monday

This docent-led tour of Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets is a private one-hour experience for you and up to nine guests.

Members-Only Tour: <i>Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets</i>
Members

Members-Only Tour: Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets

Mondays & Thursdays, October 23–February 20, 2 – 3pm

Members are invited to exclusive tours of Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets in the Roberts Gallery.

February Spotlight Tour: The Life Cycle of a Painting
Tours

February Spotlight Tour: The Life Cycle of a Painting

Thursday–Monday, 1pm

This tour guides you through the process of creating a work of art and allows you to step into the mind of great artists.

Member Orientation
Members

Member Orientation

Friday, February 20, 10:30 – 11:30am

New members are invited to join us to learn more about the perks of membership at the Barnes.

Upcoming

Members-Only Gallery Talk: Henri Rousseau’s Night Visions
Members

Members-Only Gallery Talk: Henri Rousseau’s Night Visions

Sunday, February 22, 10:15 – 11am

This exclusive talk offers an in-depth look at three important works by Henri Rousseau.

Members-Only Talk: Merchandising a Museum Shop
Members

Members-Only Talk: Merchandising a Museum Shop

Monday, February 23, 11am – noon

Learn how the Barnes team develops custom products and creates a one-of-a-kind shopping experience.

Members-Only Online Tour: The Life Cycle of a Painting
Members

Members-Only Online Tour: The Life Cycle of a Painting

Wednesday, February 25, 2 – 3pm

This exclusive virtual tour gives a detailed look at how artists create their works.

Graduate Student Symposium on the History of Art—Keynote Lecture
Free / Talks

Graduate Student Symposium on the History of Art—Keynote Lecture

Thursday, February 26, 6:30 – 8pm

Historian Steven Nelson presents “Why the Underground Railroad Matters.”

Graduate Student Symposium on the History of Art
Free / Talks

Graduate Student Symposium on the History of Art

Friday, February 27, 10am – 4:30pm

Discover innovative research and new perspectives shaping the field of art history.

PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Barnes in Bloom
Free / Family / Music / Social / Performance

PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Barnes in Bloom

Sunday, March 1, 10am – 5pm

Celebrate spring and enjoy free admission, family-friendly art activities, and performances by musician Farah Siraj.

Upcoming Exhibitions

Sky Hopinka: <br>Red Metal Dust
Upcoming Exhibition

Sky Hopinka:
Red Metal Dust

March 21, 2026 – January 18, 2027

An installation of 11 new works by the American artist.

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.