Barnes Foundation

The Barnes is home to one of the world's finest collections of impressionist, post-impressionist and early modern paintings, with especially deep holdings in Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, and Picasso. The collection also includes important examples of African sculpture, Native American pottery and jewelry, Pennsylvania German furniture and decorative arts, early twentieth-century American paintings, and an outstanding collection of wrought iron objects.

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Admission to Barnes Foundation:
Philadelphia CityPASS: General admission, including access to special exhibitions when on view

Highlights

There is nowhere else like the Barnes! While most collections are grouped by chronology, style or genre, art at the Barnes is arranged according to light, line, color and space—principles that founder Albert Barnes called “the universal language of art.”
Explore significant works by Matisse, Picasso, Modigliani, Van Gogh, and other renowned artists; the collection includes the world's largest holdings of paintings by Renoir (181) and Cézanne (69), as well as 59 works by Matisse and 46 by Picasso.
See Matisse’s The Dance in the Main Gallery of the collection, and Vincent Van Gogh’s The Postman in Room 2 of the collection.
Experience the art ensembles—combinations of fine and decorative art from across time periods and cultures—organized by Barnes founder, Dr. Albert C. Barnes.

Advice for Visitors

Tips

Stop in to watch “The Collector,” a free film providing insight into Dr. Albert Barnes and the ensembles, before entering the collection.
In addition to seeing the legendary Barnes collection, don’t miss the special exhibition currently on view.
Listen to a pop-up talk by a member of the Art Team in the collection.
Have lunch in the Barnes Foundation’s Garden Restaurant, and before you leave the museum, check out the artisanal gifts in the Barnes Shop.
Lightweight jackets and small bags are okay, but please check coats and any bags larger than 12x10 inches before entering the collection.
Note taking and sketching with graphite pencil is permitted using notebooks no larger than 9x12 inches. Please note: If the galleries are crowded, guests may be asked to stop sketching, writing, or taking photos in order to help maintain movement throughout the space.
Unless otherwise posted, The Barnes Foundation allows photography, but please no flash, tripods or selfie sticks.
Share your photos on social media using #BarnesFoundation.

Amenities

Dining: The Garden Restaurant, Reflections Café, Canvas Coffee Bar
Gift Shops: The Barnes Shop

Visitor Safety

The Barnes Foundation has safety protocols in place to ensure a safe environment for its guests and staff; learn more on their website. Please note that The Barnes Foundation requires proof of vaccination for all visitors 5 and older.

Accessiblity

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Best Time To Visit

The best time to visit the Barnes Foundation is on weekdays or after 2pm on weekends. The most popular days are when school is not in session, such as holidays.

Parking/Transportation

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