The Barnes Foundation
181 Renoirs, 69 Cézannes, 59 Matisses — The Greatest Post-Impressionist Sanctuary
Curatorial Scope & Collection Architecture
Located on Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the Barnes Foundation holds an astounding collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and modern paintings displayed in Dr. Albert C. Barnes’s original idiosyncratic salon arrangements.
PECO Free First Sundays: Free admission on the first Sunday of every month with family activities.
30-Day Forward Crowd Forecast
Predictive hourly density curves combining search intent, seasonal trends, and local mobility
Recommended Entry Window: Before 11:00 AM or after 3:30 PM
Hourly Crowd Density Curve (10 AM – 5 PM)
Total Cost of Visit Calculator
Itemized expense simulation factoring admission tiers, concession markups, parking fees, and pass discounts.
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IRS Form 990 & Endowment Transparency
EIN: 23-1383790 • Fiscal Year 2024 Filings
The Barnes Foundation’s endowment covers approximately 83 months of operating overhead. Every visitor admission is offset by $73.33 in contributed donations, grants, and investment yields.
Institutional Elasticity & Gate Revenue Simulator
Empirical demand curve simulation calibrated to elasticity coefficient (-0.35)
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Frequently Asked Questions & Visit Logistics
How much does admission cost?
General adult admission is $30, children $0, and seniors $28.
Are there civic free days or discounts?
PECO Free First Sundays: Free admission on the first Sunday of every month with family activities.
How long should I plan to visit?
Mobility data indicates visitors spend a median dwell time of 2.5 hours to explore the full permanent collection and grounds.
What are the parking and dining options?
On-site garage/lot parking is approximately $15. Dining is serviced by Garden Restaurant & Reflections Cafe ($22/meal).
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