The Best Things To Do in Philadelphia with Kids

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Mother’s Day Weekend at the Barnes

Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

With a world-class art collection, expertly guided tours, an on-site restaurant featuring delicious fare, and a fabulously curated shop, the Barnes has everything Mom could want for a special day.​ Art, brunch, and a gift - you're all set!   Tours: Highlights Tour (Thursday–Monday, 11:30am […]

Mother’s Day Weekend at the Barnes

Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

With a world-class art collection, expertly guided tours, an on-site restaurant featuring delicious fare, and a fabulously curated shop, the Barnes has everything Mom could want for a special day.​ Art, brunch, and a gift - you're all set!   Tours: Highlights Tour (Thursday–Monday, 11:30am […]

Mother’s Day Weekend at the Barnes

Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

With a world-class art collection, expertly guided tours, an on-site restaurant featuring delicious fare, and a fabulously curated shop, the Barnes has everything Mom could want for a special day.​ Art, brunch, and a gift - you're all set!   Tours: Highlights Tour (Thursday–Monday, 11:30am […]

Mother’s Day Weekend at the Barnes

Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

With a world-class art collection, expertly guided tours, an on-site restaurant featuring delicious fare, and a fabulously curated shop, the Barnes has everything Mom could want for a special day.​ Art, brunch, and a gift - you're all set!   Tours: Highlights Tour (Thursday–Monday, 11:30am […]

Mother’s Day Weekend at the Barnes

Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

With a world-class art collection, expertly guided tours, an on-site restaurant featuring delicious fare, and a fabulously curated shop, the Barnes has everything Mom could want for a special day.​ Art, brunch, and a gift - you're all set!   Tours: Highlights Tour (Thursday–Monday, 11:30am […]

Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations at Barnes Foundation

Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations,' a collaborative exhibition by the Barnes and the Dallas Museum of Art, explores the groundbreaking work of Cecily Brown through a feminist lens. The exhibition, held in the Roberts Gallery, features more than 30 pieces demonstrating how Brown challenges and […]

Barnes on the Block

Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

It’s that time of year again! Barnes on the Block presented by PNC Arts Alive, and in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia, returns for another round of outdoor fun for the entire family. This year they're offering a fresh perspective on two important modern painters with our […]