Description

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: 1.36 miles
Distance from Sister Cities Visitor Center: 0.30 miles
Distance from Pennsylvania Convention Center: 0.86 miles

General

Group Information

  • 215-278-7220
  • Colleen Delaney Humes
  • cdelaney@barnesfoundation.org

Venue Amenities

  • Coat Check
  • Permanent Dance Floor
  • Exclusive Caterer
  • Food Service Facilities
  • Freight Elevator
  • Guided Tours Available
  • Liquor License
  • Onsite AV Available

Facility Amenities

  • Onsite Kitchen

Attraction

Facility Amenities

  • Guided Tour Available

Capacity/Space

Outdoor Space

  • Outdoor Space

Venue Capacity

  • 800

Room Name Height Area Auditorium
Occupancy		 Banquet
Occupancy		 Classroom
Occupancy		 Reception
Occupancy
West Terrace N/A 5,200 sq ft N/A N/A N/A N/A
Walter and Leonore Annenberg Court N/A 7,500 sq ft N/A N/A N/A N/A
Comcast Auditorium N/A 2,100 sq ft N/A N/A N/A N/A
Lower Level Lobby N/A 1,500 sq ft N/A N/A N/A N/A
Francis M Maguire Garden Pavilion N/A 1,185 sq ft N/A N/A N/A N/A
Restaurant Garden N/A 1,375 sq ft N/A N/A N/A N/A

The Barnes is home to one of the finest collections of impressionist, post-impressionist and early modernist paintings in the world. The state-of-the-art building—designed by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects | Partners—is fully accessible and boasts grand open spaces, comfortable meeting rooms, and spectacular garden settings.

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