Barnes

Top 1% of attractions in Philadelphia
9/10

15 expert reviews

“Dr Barnes' $25 billion private collection of art and arboretum.  ”

– Atlas Obscura

Frommer's Frommer's
"This world-renown museum is stuffed with some 8,000 largely Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works." Full review
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The number of visitors is strictly limited, and entries are timed, so it is wise to book tickets ahead of time.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Exceptionally fine collection of impressionist, post-impressionist and early French modern paintings, including works by Cézanne, Degas, Matisse, Monet, Picasso, Renoir and Van Gogh." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Displays works by masters like Matisse, Cézanne, and Renoir in a peaceful salon-style setting." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"The collection's controversial move to the city is to your benefit. Go!"
Fodor's Fodor's
"While the statistics are impressive—81 Renoirs, 69 Cézannes, 59 Matisses, 46 Picassos, 7 Van Goghs, 6 Seurats (and many more)—almost more inspiring is this soaring marble-and-glass museum. " Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"One of Philadelphia’s newest and most exciting museums showcases Albert C. Barnes’ collection of Post-Impressionist and early Modernist paintings." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"In a superb contemporary building (Todd Williams and Billie Tsienelle) is the exceptional collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist paintings, including work by Renoir, Cézanne and 60 by Matisse." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Includes more paintings by Renoir than anywhere else in the world, and more works by Cézanne than in all the museums of Paris." Full review
Where Where
"The Barnes holds a superb collection of Impressionist, post-Impressionist and early-Modern paintings, as well extensive collections ranging from African sculpture to antiquities from Europe and Asia." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"Dr Barnes' $25 billion private collection of art and arboretum. " Full review
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