The Barnes Foundation
Arts & Culture · Philadelphia, PA
About
Open Wednesday through Sunday from 11am to 5pm, The Barnes Foundation fits neatly into a Logan Square afternoon. This gallery holds one of the finest collections of impressionist, post-impressionist, and early modern paintings globally. Established in 1922 by Albert C. Barnes as an educational institution, it features extraordinary depth in Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse alongside African sculpture and Native American works. The Barnes Arboretum contains more than 2,500 varieties of trees and woody plants.
Regulars know that the collection is displayed exactly as Barnes arranged it, with no labels on the walls — an intentional focus on visual comparison. If you're planning a museum day, the Philadelphia Museum of Art is nearby for more art. Weekday mornings tend to be quieter for a contemplative visit.
Features
- ✓See Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse masterpieces
- ✓Explore the arboretum with 2,500+ plant varieties
- ✓Visit the educational galleries arranged by Barnes himself
Practical
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Barnes Foundation is open Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun from 11am to 5pm.
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