The Barnes Foundation houses one of the finest collections of nineteenth- and twentieth-century French painting in the world. An extraordinary …
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Mar 1, 2025
I was not a fan. The collection has a particular focus which was not to my liking. And I also did not like aesthetic of how the museum was laid out and the art was displayed. I wish I had checked out…Full review by MichaelP01060
Feb 17, 2025
Very knowledgeable docent who had lots of passion for the museum. She provided great insights into the museum’s art collections and how they were displayed. We learned a lot and really enjoyed our …Full review by chuckb142
Dec 7, 2024
Excellent art museum with a permanent collection and a large gallery for temporary shows too. They have a good restaurant and lovely gardens outdoors. Plus it is located very close to many Philadelp…Full review by Susan S
How are visitors with a different ethnic or cultural dress are treated? MFA in Boston is famous for the treatment of visitors who look or dress different
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While I was there, on two different recent visits, it was obvious that the visitors were of different cultural backgrounds. It appeared that all were treated equally with courtesy and …
While I was there, on two different recent visits, it was obvious that the visitors were of different cultural backgrounds. It appeared that all were treated equally with courtesy and respect. I base this on the entrance line, the cafe service, a Friday night Jazz concert and a free daytime lecture discussion which I attended. The lecturer was giving information on Barnes’ method of displaying all his various works of art. It was a casual round table (actually rectangular) and involved audience participation. The opinions were taken respectfully and fostered further discussions among the entire group. Dr. Barnes was known to be an open minded person. His collection, although famous for the French Impressionists, is very eclectic and represents many different cultures. Therefore, it attracts many visitors from different backgrounds.
I'm not sure what their policies are. If you can't consider it a donation to a fabulous institution that exists for the benefit of students and the general public.
There is usually plenty of street parking during the week. We prefer to park in the lot of the foundation - outdoors easy ground access in and out - $10 for members covers 4 hours. Pay …
There is usually plenty of street parking during the week. We prefer to park in the lot of the foundation - outdoors easy ground access in and out - $10 for members covers 4 hours. Pay inside the Museum to get ticket validated for use upon exiting.
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I’m a student or scholar researching a work in your collection. Can the Barnes provide me with more information?
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Yes! We’re happy to work with you. Please review the resources in our online collection database, digital and on-site archives, recent publications, and library...
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