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Sight Fairmount, Philadelphia

Barnes Foundation

A sight in Fairmount, Philadelphia, pricey ($$$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Barnes Foundation in Fairmount, Philadelphia
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Why go

Renoirs, Cézannes and Matisses hung in the collector's original dense ensembles.

It is one of 15 curated places we feature in Philadelphia, alongside 8 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 5 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Parkway New Year's Eve concert and Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Fairmount
Price
$$$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Philadelphia. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Parkway New Year's Eve concert

    Free 2025 concert at Eakins Oval below the Art Museum steps, with LL Cool J and its own midnight fireworks.

    Activity · Center City & Penn's Landing · 0.4 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia

    Hotel on the top floors of the Comcast Technology Center, with a 60th-floor lobby looking over the city.

    Stay · Center City & Penn's Landing · 0.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Eastern State Penitentiary

    Crumbling 1829 prison that held Al Capone, toured by audio guide.

    Sight · 0.5 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Philadelphia Art Museum

    Major collection from Renaissance to Duchamp, plus the 'Rocky' steps and skyline view.

    Sight · 0.6 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Christmas Village in Philadelphia

    German-style Christmas market in LOVE Park and around City Hall, with wooden stalls, ornaments, bratwurst and Glühwein.

    Shopping · 0.6 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Dilworth Park

    Plaza on the west side of City Hall with an outdoor ice rink and a lit Wintergarden in the holiday season.

    Activity · 0.7 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Barnes Foundation is a stop on our Capital Cities Corridor route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Philadelphia

6 more curated sights in Philadelphia. See the full Philadelphia guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Philadelphia run from 38°F in January to 86°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Barnes Foundation itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Philadelphia from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Philadelphia weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA
Coordinates
39.96064, -75.17281
Destination
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Website
barnesfoundation.org

Barnes Foundation: quick answers

How much time do you need at Barnes Foundation?

Plan on about 2 hours at Barnes Foundation. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Barnes Foundation?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Book timed tickets; allow 2 hours.

Where is Barnes Foundation?

Barnes Foundation is at 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA, in Fairmount. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Barnes Foundation?

Barnes Foundation appears on Capital Cities Corridor, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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