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    4.0 (500 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Kathy W.

    Extraordinary collection of treasures. 180 Renoirs! Dr.Barnes curated his paintings in a most unusual fashion. He organized them along with furniture, decorative objects and metal work into "ensembles". A very personal interpretation. Docents are wonderful.

    Christin M.

    The Barnes Foundation was one of the best experiences I've had at a museum. The building itself is stunning, including an interior atrium. The body of artwork on display and it's arrangement is so captivating, especially if you're already a fan of French Moderns. Dr. Barnes' passion for art is evident in the collection he amassed and the foundation really makes you feel like you're experiencing it right alongside him as you walk from room to room. I would recommend starting your visit with an intro lecture to learn about Dr Barnes and his art theories so you can explore with an understanding of how things are displayed. There's a very cool system where you can use your phone to scan the artwork for additional information (artist, title, year, etc) but some of the pieces displayed higher on the walls cannot be scanned for information for those who are ..... ahem, vertically challenged, such as myself.

    Lemon & chicken noodle soup. Flavorful & tater!
    Tamika B.

    First Friday at The Barnes Foundation was such an enjoyable evening! This was my first time visiting the museum, and I was impressed by the ambiance, plus the staff were very kind and helpful. They even had a free coat check! Bonus points! On this particular evening, there was lovely live music being played, with both seating and standing room to enjoy the vibes. The ticket we purchased gave us the wonderful opportunity to enjoy both the entertainment and the exhibit. I've been wanting to see Mickalene Thomas's exhibition, All About Love, for several months, and this evening we finally got the chance to. The art is beautiful, interesting, and unique! I also purchased her book and am eager to learn more about her work. After the exhibit, we were hungry and decided to check out their restaurant--which was surprisingly good! The menu was "1970s Inspired TV Dinners," with an option for a "starter" and "main course." I went with the lemon & chicken noodle soup, which was so flavorful and tasty! For my main, I had the hibiscus glazed salmon. I eat salmon often, and I don't recall ever having it with hibiscus--it was delicious! The meal also came with string beans, mashed potatoes, and a yummy brownie. The Barnes Foundation was really nice, and I cannot wait to return to explore some more!

    Mickalene Thomas: All About Love
    Nyja F.

    This was my first visit to The Barnes Foundation; it's been on my list of places to visit but I haven't prioritized doing so until I heard about the Mickalene Thomas exhibit titled All About Love; it was such a beautiful, creative, thought-provoking, inspiring and uplifting experience for me. I'm so glad that Philly/The Barnes was included in this tour. I didn't explore the entire museum because I had a limited amount of time on the day of my visit but I will certainly return. The museum is in a convenient location - the Ben Franklin Parkway - and there is street parking as well as a parking lot. I didn't need any help during my visit but I saw many staff and those that I did interact with were pleasant.

    Cindy M.

    Located in the heart of the Philadelphia Museum area. We visited this museum for a work event and I'm glad I did as I am not sure I would have gone by myself. I love the beautiful collection available for us to see and enjoy. I did not get to see all the art since we got there late. It a bit pricey ($30PP I believe) for me. I may be back with a guest.

    By showing the art with many other pieces it helps you see it in a new way
    Daniel W.

    ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREAT ART MUSEUMS! The Barnes is famous for housing one of the world's s greatest collections of impressionist, post-impressionist and early modern paintings. Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, and Picasso, Seurat and Van Gogh. But what really sets this museum apart is how the art is displayed. Most museums have big empty walls with one or two paintings on it. At the Barnes, the display rooms are small, intimate--if you're in the home where Dr. Barnes originally displayed them. They're placed exactly where they were in Mr. Barnes home--which means numerous pictures on each wall, thoughtfully arranged with antique hardware on textured fabric walls. What a difference this makes! In other museums the paintings can feel like specimens to be studied on their own. Here, artfully arranged with other pieces by different artists, even different time periods, the collection takes on new life--you get to decide which piece stands out to you--then focus on it--or see how it fits into the world of art around it. It's a unique experience you won't find at other art museums--as delightful as it is thought-provoking! It literally makes you see art in a new way! I've been to many art museums around the world and this is now one of my favorites! If you love art you MUST GO! (if you can't go, you can explore their collection online by color, line, light, space here: https://collection.barnesfoundation.org/

    Amber P.

    I don't really have words. This is a must-see art museum when in the area. If you can take a tour (or sneakily follow the tours), do it. The setup is specific in every room, and it tells a story.

    Eva C.

    Love the location off the Benjamin Franklin Parkway-in close proximity to the main Free Library of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Art Museum. The museum offers lots of free programs and activities on certain days; showcases a fine set of works by some of the masters (Matisse, Rousseau, Renoir, Modigliani etc); and has special exhibitions and performances, for the audience's viewing pleasure. I like the spacious, airy feel of the main room and the coziness of moving through the smaller display rooms to view the works displayed in each, in turn. Multiple levels, coffee/snack bar with ample seating and, of course, a gift shop. You can scan in on your smartphone or device to get information on the displayed artwork. Staff is there with gentle reminders for visitors who get too close to the treasures. The only thing I don't like is having to continually scan tickets at each main display entrance and exit. Nevertheless, definitely worth a visit or several, to see world class art in a lovely setting.

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    How long does it usually take to visit the art collection?

    If you only browsing the highlights, about 1.5 hours. If you want to look at every piece of art, might take up to 3 hours.

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    I've never seen such an extensive collection of Renoirs and Cézanne's as they have in this collection.

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