Barnes Foundation

Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosPennsylvania, United States201-500 Employees

The Barnes Foundation, founded in 1922 by Albert C. Barnes, is a cultural institution dedicated to advancing education and the appreciation of the fine arts and horticulture. Based in Philadelphia, it functions as a museum and historic site with a notable collection. Its holdings span post-impressionist and early modernist works, including pieces by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Henri Rousseau, Amedeo Modigliani, Chaim Soutine, and Giorgio de Chirico, alongside American modernists and a range of decorative arts, sculpture, and antiquities. 
The organization serves visitors and researchers seeking engagement with art and cultural history. In 2025, the Calder Foundation announced a partnership to operate the Barnes Foundation, signaling collaboration within the regional arts ecosystem. It is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and employs hundreds of staff.

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