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Sky Hopinka: Red Metal Dust

A site-specific installation of 11 new video, photography and text works by Sky Hopinka (Ho-Chunk Nation/Pechanga Band), interrogating American histories and Indigenous homelands in the Annenberg Court.

Now showing21 Mar – 18 Jan 2027$30

Education & Empowerment: Scholarship Recipients at the Barnes Foundation, Vol. Two: 1927-1952

An archives display on four artists and musicians whose education the Barnes supported, including organist Kenneth Goodman, vocalist Lillian G. Hall, painter Claude Clark and Harlem Renaissance writer Gwendolyn Bennett.

Now showingUntil 25 Jan 2027$30

Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America

Sculpture and design by six Japanese American artists (Isamu Noguchi, George Nakashima, Leo Amino, S. Neil Fujita, Kay Sekimachi and Ruth Asawa) whose work reshaped modern American design after WWII incarceration.

Now showing20 Sept – 10 Jan 2027$30

Rochelle Feinstein: The Today Show

More than 30 mixed-media works by Rochelle Feinstein on abstraction, culture and public life, including 11 large-scale pieces commissioned by the Barnes for the Annenberg Court.

Upcoming21 Feb 2027 – 9 May 2027$30

Permanent Collections

The Barnes Collection

The world's largest holdings of Renoir (181 paintings) and Cezanne (69), alongside Matisse, Picasso, Modigliani, Soutine and Van Gogh: one of the greatest impressionist and early modern collections anywhere.

Permanent collection$30

Metalwork, Furniture and Decorative Arts

887 pieces of wrought iron (hinges, keys, locks, spatulas) plus Pennsylvania German painted chests and chairs, hung and placed among the paintings as Barnes's counterpoint to fine art.

Permanent collection$30

The Ensembles

Dr Barnes's signature wall arrangements, still hung exactly as he left them: paintings packed symmetrically with African sculpture, ironwork and furniture to reveal shared visual rhythms across cultures.

Permanent collection$30

Nearby

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Rodin Museum

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The Franklin Institute

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Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

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Mütter Museum

History10 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Barnes Foundation cost?

Standard adult admission to Barnes Foundation is $30. Seniors $28; college students with ID and youth 13-18 $5; children 12 and under, members, Philadelphia teachers and ACCESS/EBT cardholders free. Tickets are valid for two consecutive days.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Barnes Foundation?

Barnes Foundation is open Thursday to Monday 11am-5pm (members from 10am); closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Also closed 4 July, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Barnes Foundation?

Barnes Foundation is located at 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130, United States, in the Benjamin Franklin Parkway / Museum District area of Philadelphia. The nearest stations are SEPTA bus routes 7, 32, 33, 38, 48 and 49 (Benjamin Franklin Parkway), Philly PHLASH shuttle, Stop 5 and SEPTA Regional Rail: Suburban Station (about 1.5 km).

What can I see at Barnes Foundation?

Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse hung in Dr Barnes's own wall "ensembles": the world's most idiosyncratic modern-art collection. Current highlights include Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America, Rochelle Feinstein: The Today Show and The Barnes Collection.

Do I need to book Barnes Foundation in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Barnes Foundation?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.