Upcoming Events at The Barnes Foundation

Speaker series featuring 2025 Pew Fellows in the Arts discussing the artistic journey, plus audience Q&A.

On Practice: Pew Fellows in Conversation

Tue · Oct 6 · 6:00 pm

Speaker series featuring 2025 Pew Fellows in the Arts discussing the artistic journey, plus audience Q&A.

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Private Tour: Favorite Artists

Thu · Oct 8 · 10:00 am

A personalized art experience for your little culture buffs.

Private Tour: Favorite Artists

Thu · Oct 8 · 10:00 am

A personalized art experience for your little culture buffs.

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Private Collection Tour

Thu · Oct 8 · 10:00 am

A unique way to keep curious minds engaged with art history.

Private Collection Tour

Thu · Oct 8 · 10:00 am

A unique way to keep curious minds engaged with art history.

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Highlights Tour | The Barnes Collection

Thu · Oct 8 · 11:30 am

Guided tour featuring insights into major paintings, history of the collection, plus early access to exhibits.

Highlights Tour | The Barnes Collection

Thu · Oct 8 · 11:30 am

Guided tour featuring insights into major paintings, history of the collection, plus early access to exhibits.

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Supporter Reception

Thu · Oct 8 · 5:30 pm

Exclusive after-hours event offering access to the Noguchi to Asawa exhibit, plus member-only perks.

Supporter Reception

Thu · Oct 8 · 5:30 pm

Exclusive after-hours event offering access to the Noguchi to Asawa exhibit, plus member-only perks.

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Deep Dive: _Radio Nurse_ by Isamu Noguchi

Fri · Oct 9 · 12:00 pm

In-depth discussion about Isamu Noguchi's 1937 baby monitor, plus free admission to the Roberts Gallery.

Deep Dive: _Radio Nurse_ by Isamu Noguchi

Fri · Oct 9 · 12:00 pm

In-depth discussion about Isamu Noguchi's 1937 baby monitor, plus free admission to the Roberts Gallery.

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Barnes Create & Connect

Sat · Oct 10 · 10:00 am

Art-making event designed for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners, plus supportive community engagement.

Barnes Create & Connect

Sat · Oct 10 · 10:00 am

Art-making event designed for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners, plus supportive community engagement.

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Barnes Cinema: _Tiguex_ by Raven Chacon

Sat · Oct 10 · 1:00 pm

Film series event featuring a documentary on Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Raven Chacon, plus a citywide symphony.

Barnes Cinema: _Tiguex_ by Raven Chacon

Sat · Oct 10 · 1:00 pm

Film series event featuring a documentary on Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Raven Chacon, plus a citywide symphony.

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Just Us

Mon · Oct 12 · 12:00 am

Art exhibit featuring original works by SCI Phoenix artists and justice-impacted creators from Mural Arts.

Just Us

Mon · Oct 12 · 12:00 am

Art exhibit featuring original works by SCI Phoenix artists and justice-impacted creators from Mural Arts.

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ARTZ @ The Museum

Wed · Oct 14 · 1:30 pm

Free access event at the Barnes featuring art exploration for people with dementia and their care partners.

ARTZ @ The Museum

Wed · Oct 14 · 1:30 pm

Free access event at the Barnes featuring art exploration for people with dementia and their care partners.

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Members-Only Online Tour: _Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America_

Wed · Oct 14 · 2:00 pm

Exclusive virtual tour featuring highlights from the newest exhibition focused on postwar design.

Members-Only Online Tour: _Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America_

Wed · Oct 14 · 2:00 pm

Exclusive virtual tour featuring highlights from the newest exhibition focused on postwar design.

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2026 Barnes Art Ball

Fri · Oct 16 · 12:00 am

Annual event celebrating Asian American artistry with community engagement and philanthropic activities.

2026 Barnes Art Ball

Fri · Oct 16 · 12:00 am

Annual event celebrating Asian American artistry with community engagement and philanthropic activities.

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Exhibition Seminar: _Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America_

Tue · Oct 20 · 11:00 am

Exhibition seminar featuring guided discussions on Japanese American artists, plus gallery exploration.

Exhibition Seminar: _Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America_

Tue · Oct 20 · 11:00 am

Exhibition seminar featuring guided discussions on Japanese American artists, plus gallery exploration.

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Lecture: _Eiffel Tower Confidential_

Thu · Oct 22 · 12:00 pm

Lecture offering insights into the Eiffel Tower's history and its ties to the French Empire and surveillance.

Lecture: _Eiffel Tower Confidential_

Thu · Oct 22 · 12:00 pm

Lecture offering insights into the Eiffel Tower's history and its ties to the French Empire and surveillance.

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Online Member Orientation

Fri · Oct 23 · 10:30 am

Online event featuring a discussion about membership benefits and a docent-led virtual tour of the collection.

Online Member Orientation

Fri · Oct 23 · 10:30 am

Online event featuring a discussion about membership benefits and a docent-led virtual tour of the collection.

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Book Talk: Philadelphia in Color: 1950–1990 with Hidden City Philadelphia

Sun · Oct 25 · 1:00 pm

Free event featuring a conversation with editors of a photographic history book about Philadelphia.

Book Talk: Philadelphia in Color: 1950–1990 with Hidden City Philadelphia

Sun · Oct 25 · 1:00 pm

Free event featuring a conversation with editors of a photographic history book about Philadelphia.

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Barnes Create & Connect

Sat · Oct 31 · 10:00 am

Art-making experience designed for individuals with Parkinson's and their care partners, plus supportive community.

Barnes Create & Connect

Sat · Oct 31 · 10:00 am

Art-making experience designed for individuals with Parkinson's and their care partners, plus supportive community.

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PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Generational Exchange

Sun · Nov 1 · 10:00 am

Free family event offering hands-on art activities, access to the collection, plus Cambodian dance performances.

PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Generational Exchange

Sun · Nov 1 · 10:00 am

Free family event offering hands-on art activities, access to the collection, plus Cambodian dance performances.

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On Practice: Pew Fellows in Conversation

Wed · Nov 11 · 6:00 pm

Event featuring discussions with artists shaping Philadelphia’s cultural scene, plus free admission.

On Practice: Pew Fellows in Conversation

Wed · Nov 11 · 6:00 pm

Event featuring discussions with artists shaping Philadelphia’s cultural scene, plus free admission.

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Exhibition Seminar: _Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America_

Tue · Nov 17 · 11:00 am

Exhibition seminar featuring guided discussions on Japanese American artists and designers, plus gallery access.

Exhibition Seminar: _Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America_

Tue · Nov 17 · 11:00 am

Exhibition seminar featuring guided discussions on Japanese American artists and designers, plus gallery access.

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The Foundations of Drawing in the Barnes Collection

Wed · Dec 2 · 10:00 am

Drawing workshop featuring gallery discussions, hands-on practice, and expert demonstrations, plus a skilled instructor.

The Foundations of Drawing in the Barnes Collection

Wed · Dec 2 · 10:00 am

Drawing workshop featuring gallery discussions, hands-on practice, and expert demonstrations, plus a skilled instructor.

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PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Universal Expression

Sun · Dec 6 · 10:00 am

Free event featuring hands-on art activities, traditional Japanese music performances, plus a student art show.

PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Universal Expression

Sun · Dec 6 · 10:00 am

Free event featuring hands-on art activities, traditional Japanese music performances, plus a student art show.

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Inside the Barnes Ensembles: Room 14

Wed · Dec 9 · 2:00 pm

Event exploring the history of Room 14 through archival materials and guided discussions, plus expert instructors.

Inside the Barnes Ensembles: Room 14

Wed · Dec 9 · 2:00 pm

Event exploring the history of Room 14 through archival materials and guided discussions, plus expert instructors.

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Art, Ritual, and Death in the 19th Century

Mon · Dec 14 · 10:00 am

Educational event exploring Victorian mourning culture through art, photography and fashion, plus discussion sessions.

Art, Ritual, and Death in the 19th Century

Mon · Dec 14 · 10:00 am

Educational event exploring Victorian mourning culture through art, photography and fashion, plus discussion sessions.

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Being Present with Art: Connecting to the Light Within

Wed · Dec 16 · 2:00 pm

Winter-focused art and meditation workshop featuring mindfulness exercises, guided discussions, plus close looking.