The collection of impressionist art is unique. We heard of this place (when it was in its original location) from French tourists that just came to Philly to see the Barnes. We have gone dozens of times, since, with every guest from out of town that visits the city. It is a definite "MUST see"

The Barnes collection is wonderful. Get the audio guide and use it - you will learn so much about art and Barnes' approach to art education. The building is lovely but a little strange - the atrium feels like they expect masses of people and yet entrance is carefully controlled by timed tickets. But I have read that they feel... More

Dr Barnes had during a few decades accumulated a vast amount of modern and odl paintings, most of them modern. The selection of Renoirs impresses most from their similarities. I never would have thought Renoir mass-produced is art? YOu are also treated to other artists like Modigliani, Rousseau and Soutine. If You like art but not necessarily modern art-skip it.

This was my third visit to the Barnes, and I could still do several more. There was so much there, and it takes a while to orient yourself to absorb the richness of the collection. It is essentially the same arrangement as it had in Merion, but there is LIGHT, and you can actually see the fabulous paintings.

This is truly an amazing place, faithfully recreating the Barnes collection as it was displayed in his home in Merion. We had visited the home years ago and it was rather a humble place compared to the new foundation building. It is a remarkable feat the one man could have amassed such a massive and eclectic collection of art created... More

Visited the Barnes yesterday to see how the new location measured up to the original in Merion. We were pleasantly surprised. The exterior is quite modern looking but once you got inside you almost felt as though you were inside Mr. Barnes's home. Every piece of art is hung exactly the way it was in Merion. Definitely spend the few... More

I am not an "arty" but this collection is astounding. The setting is magnificent, the arrangement of the pieces is very thoughtful, and the overall experience is very satisfying. Well worth the price and time.

it is quite an extraordinary museum by the sheer number of renoir (183) and cesanne (84) without counting the picasso,modigliani, rousseau, van gogh, gauguin etc.. + very beautiful objects as well. Faithfully replicated from its original location, the rooms are encased in a modern building that are more adapted to receive more visitors. if one does not know about the... More

No other museum in the world has such a collection. A must go for those that love Impressionist art.