What’s On
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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.
Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America
Iconic sculpture and design by two generations of Japanese American artists.
Just Us
Original works by artists at SCI Phoenix and justice-impacted artists from Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew.
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.
Members-Only Tour: Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America
Members are invited to an exclusive tour of our newest exhibition.
Exhibition Tour: Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America
Explore iconic works by Japanese American artists and designers working in the aftermath of World War II and incarceration.
Private Tour: Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America
This docent-led tour of Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America is a private one-hour experience for you and up to nine guests.
October Spotlight Tour: Firestorm! Outrage! Dr. Barnes’s Scandalous 1923 Philadelphia Exhibition
Revisit the critically panned show that pitted Dr. Barnes against Philadelphia’s elite, and see which works remain in the collection.
First Friday: V. Shayne Frederick
Vocalist and pianist V. Shayne Frederick leads a tribute to Philadelphia jazz legend John Coltrane.
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Thriving Traditions
Join us for free art and fun family activities, including performances by Native Nations Dance Theater.
On Practice: Pew Fellows in Conversation
This new speaker series features 2025 Pew Fellows in the Arts in candid conversations about what it takes to be an artist.
Supporter Reception
Supporter- and Sustainer-level members enjoy exclusive after-hours access to Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America.
Deep Dive: Radio Nurse by Isamu Noguchi
An in-depth discussion about the designer’s 1937 baby monitor. Free with admission; Roberts Gallery
Barnes Create & Connect
Join us for an art-making experience designed for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners.
Barnes Cinema: Tiguex by Raven Chacon
Our film series continues with the 2026 documentary capturing the Pulitzer Prize–winning composer’s citywide symphony.
Upcoming
ARTZ @ The Museum
This program provides free access to the Barnes for people living with dementia and their care partners.
Members-Only Online Tour: Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America
Members are invited to an exclusive virtual tour of our newest exhibition.
2026 Barnes Art Ball
Join us for our yearly celebration of art, community, and philanthropy.
Exhibition Seminar: Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America
Explore the contributions of Japanese American artists and designers through guided discussion in the exhibition galleries. Instructor: Joseph Tokumasu Field
Lecture: Eiffel Tower Confidential
Learn the Eiffel Tower’s hidden history, including its connections to the French Empire and surveillance, with art historian Hollis Clayson.
Online Member Orientation
New members are invited to join Barnes staff online for a chat about membership and benefits, followed by a docent-led virtual tour of the collection.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Rochelle Feinstein:
The Today Show
More than 30 mixed-media works examining abstraction, culture, and public life.