Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia
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Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia - by Yixin Song on Google
Description
The Barnes Foundation displays a private art collection with a focus on paintings by Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and Modernist masters such as Renoir, Cezanne, Matisse and Picasso (over 350 works just from those 4 artists). There is also some American, Native American, African, Greek, and Asian art. Initially housed in Merion, the collection moved to a new building designed by Tod Williams & Billie Tsien Architects in 2012.
Access & Transport
The museum is located at the south-eastern end of the Fairmont Park, 1.5km northwest of City Hall. Buses 7, 32, 48 and 49 stop next to the building at '21st St & Ben Franklin Pkwy'. Suburban Station, Spring Garden (BSL) and 22nd St trolley station (10, 11, 13, 34, 36) are all 1.0-1.5km away.
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest combining a visit there with the Franklin Institute Science Museum (for those with kids), the Rodin Museum or the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
Environmental & Social
The building has a LEED Platinum certification thanks to features such as reduced water consumption, vegetated roof and the use of renewable, local, and recycled materials. Helps spread the arts.
Conclusion
The Barnes Foundation mid-sized collection is an absolute gem. Recommended for everybody and an unmissable venue for art lovers in Philadelphia. If only the paintings were spread out in a few more rooms and the entrance fee was a little lower...
Key positive
A lot of top tier artwork
Enjoyable modern building
Key negative
Short total weekly opening hours
Expensive considering the size
Suitability
Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility but some larger mobility devices may not be accommodated in all rooms
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:1h 45m
Monday11:00 - 17:00
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday11:00 - 17:00
Friday11:00 - 17:00
Saturday11:00 - 17:00
Sunday11:00 - 17:00