STAMP Hours
Wednesday–Monday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed Tuesdays
Please note: Be sure to check the Barnes website for seasonal hours. Teens under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. The Barnes Foundation requires that all bags be inspected upon entrance to the museum. Backpacks, backpack-style child-carriers, oversize strollers, umbrellas, bulky coats, and bags and packages larger than 12 x 10 inches must be stowed in our free coat check or lockers on the Lower Level.
About the Barnes Foundation
The mission of the Barnes Foundation is to promote “the advancement of education and the appreciation of the fine arts and horticulture.”
Its founder, Dr. Albert C. Barnes, believed that art had the power to improve minds and transform lives. Our diverse educational programs are based on his teachings and one-of-a-kind collections—both his art holdings and the rare trees, flowers, and other plants at the Barnes Arboretum.
The Barnes Foundation requires that all bags be inspected upon entrance to the museum. Backpacks, backpack-style child-carriers, oversize strollers, umbrellas, bulky coats, and bags and packages larger than 12 x 10 inches must be stowed in our free coat check or lockers on the Lower Level.
We allow photography, unless otherwise posted. No flash, tripods, or selfie sticks.
Notetaking and sketching with graphite pencil is permitted using notebooks no larger than 9 x 12 inches.
If our galleries are crowded, we may ask you to stop sketching, writing, or taking photos. This helps us maintain movement throughout the space.
Location
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA
Getting There
The Barnes is within walking distance of several public transportation stops, including the SEPTA #7, #32, #33, #38, and #48 bus routes (and new #49 route).
We’re also Stop 7 on the Philly PHLASH, a quick and inexpensive shuttle service that stops at historic and cultural destinations throughout Center City. Service runs every 15 minutes between 10am and 6pm.
Accessibility
Wheelchairs
The entire facility is accessible to standard-size wheelchairs. Because of the small size of the collection galleries, some larger mobility devices may not be accommodated in all rooms.
A limited number of standard wheelchairs are available free of charge. No reservation is necessary.
Restrooms
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located on the Lower Level and in the Garden Restaurant.
Parking
Designated parking is available for visitors with disabilities in our parking lot on Pennsylvania Avenue between 20th and 21st Streets. Vehicles must display a current state-issued disability placard or license plate. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Assistive Listening Devices
Assistive listening devices amplify and clarify sound by cutting down or eliminating ambient noise. Headsets and T-coil loops are distributed free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis by request to a visitor services assistant.
Sign Language Interpreters
With advance notice, The Barnes staff are happy to provide sign language interpreters for lectures, workshops, special events, and reserved docent tours. Please make your request at least three weeks prior to your visit. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Email us for more information.
Closed Captioning
Open or closed captioning is available for most of our film and video presentations.
Service Animals
Well-behaved service animals are welcome to visit the Barnes.
Personal Care Assistants
Any paid Personal Care Attendant (PCA) accompanying a visitor with severe disabilities will be admitted free of charge. A request for free admission for a PCA should be made at the time the visitor with disabilities purchases their ticket. Visitors who wish to purchase advance tickets should email us or call to request a complimentary ticket for a paid PCA.
Photography/Notetaking/Sketching
We allow photography, unless otherwise posted. No flash, tripods, or selfie sticks. Notetaking and sketching with graphite pencil is permitted using notebooks no larger than 9 x 12 inches. If our galleries are crowded, we may ask you to stop sketching, writing, or taking photos. This helps us maintain movement throughout the space.