Highlights Tour
Thursday–Monday, 11:30am & 1:30pm
William James Glackens. The Bathing Hour, Chester, Nova Scotia (detail), 1910. BF149. Public Domain.
Weekdays: $39, members $19. Weekends: $49, members $24
About the Tour
Specially trained docents lead this illuminating tour of the Barnes collection, focusing on its history and origins, major paintings, and the theory behind Dr. Albert Barnes's unique display of works. This 60-minute tour is perfect for first-time visitors as well as returning guests who want to know more about the collection.
Includes access to the collection before and after the tour.
Please note: From June 5 to Sept. 5, Rooms 2–13 of the first-floor galleries will be closed for a floor refinishing project. Many major works will be on view in From Paris to Provence: French Painting at the Barnes, June 29–Aug. 31, in our Roberts Gallery.
Go Further
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.
Exhibition Tour: Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations
Explore the artist’s lush, dynamic paintings, engagement with art history, and feminist point of view.