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 10, 2025
The move from the old house location to the current building was amazing… same walls, same eclectic hanging of the various styles, but with lots more space to move around, sit and breathe in the grea…Full review by Karen V
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
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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I did not notice any difference while I was here. We were hot and sweaty after biking along the river; others were dressed nicely, others casually. Ages ranged as did ethnicities, …
I did not notice any difference while I was here. We were hot and sweaty after biking along the river; others were dressed nicely, others casually. Ages ranged as did ethnicities, and we saw no difference.
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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