The Barnes Foundation is an art collection and educational institution promoting the appreciation of art and horticulture. Originally in Merion, the art collection moved in 2012 to a new building on Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The arboretum of the Barnes Foundation remains in Merion, where it has been proposed that it be maintained under a long-term educational affiliation agreement with Saint Joseph's University.The Barnes was founded in 1922 by Albert C. Barnes, who made his fortune by co-developing Argyrol, an antiseptic silver compound that was used to combat gonorrhea and inflammations of the eye, ear, nose, and throat. He sold his business, the A.C. Barnes Company, just months before the stock market crash of 1929.
Today, the foundation owns more than 4,000 objects, including over 900 paintings, estimated to be worth about $25 billion.
Mon, Wed – Fri, Sat – Sun: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Advance reservations are highly recommended. Reserve online or call +1 215 278 7200.
The guided tours are in general held at 10:30 a.m., noon and 1:30 p.m. and it is recommended to book them in advance.
Adults: $22 ($25 on weekends)
Seniors (65+): $20 ($23 on weekends)
Students (valid ID): $10
Youth (6–18): $10
Children (0-5): free
Free adult/family audio guide with all tickets is available in English, Spanish, French, and Japanese.
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnes_Foundation
Official Website https://www.barnesfoundation.org/
Email info@barnesfoundation.org
Phone +1-215-278-7000
Address 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
Coordinates 39°57'38.233" N -75°10'21.848" E
