The Barnes Foundation

Description

Attractions - Museums

Explore one of the finest collections of impressionist, post-impressionist and early modernist paintings in the world, with more than 3,000 masterpieces including 181 Renoirs, 69 Cézannes, 59 Matisses, 46 Picassos, 16 Modigli­anis, and 7 Van Goghs, plus textiles, metalwork, decorative objects, African sculpture, Native American ceramics and jewelry, and Pennsylvania German furniture. The legendary Barnes collection is an experience like no other and is housed in a state-of-the-art building which also includes a special exhibitions gallery, a shop, a restaurant, and breathtaking event spaces. With classes, tours, PECO Free First Sunday Family Days, and First Friday events, discover why you’ll never stop seeing the Barnes.

Distance from Independence Visitor Center: 1.35 miles
Distance from Sister Cities Visitor Center: 0.31 miles
Distance from Pennsylvania Convention Center: 0.85 miles