The Barnes Foundation

2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130 USA

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“helping appreciate fine art since 1922”

The mission of the Barnes Foundation, which dates back to its founding in 1922, is “the promotion of the advancement of education and the appreciation of the fine arts.” In furtherance of its mission, the Barnes Foundation promotes appreciation of the arts and horticultural science, through the preservation, presentation, and interpretation of the collections of Albert C. and Laura L. Barnes. The Foundation will engage diverse audiences through its exceptional collections and related high-quality programs that reflect a broad range of periods and cultures and build on the founders’ innovative educational vision of transforming lives through the arts and horticulture.

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Oscar L.

January 19, 2024

The Barnes Foundation is a wonderful place to appreciate art, with literally several paintings packed on each wall. When you visit, it's important to look at now just each piece, but also the... Read more

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Payal P.

January 18, 2024

The Barnes Foundation is such a cool museum located on the parkway in Philadelphia. The place has a ton of art packed into such a small space. I really like how furniture arts are incorporated... Read more

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Kyle D.

February 03, 2024

God was i freaking disappointed! I am a member of this place. The front desk person was wearing like 15 necklaces. She was so freaking rude. I don't even know what to say. I already wrote a... Read more

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