Museum · Philadelphia
Barnes Foundation: free entry days, tickets & hours
Albert Barnes's collection of Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse and Picasso, hung in his idiosyncratic wall 'ensembles' on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Independent guide, not the official Barnes website. Official links are under Sources.
Barnes is next free on Sunday, 1 November 2026 (in 3 days).
- PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: free admission for everyone, 10am-5pm, registration required.
- Also free: children 12 and under; PA ACCESS and EBT cardholders; Philadelphia pre-K to 12 teachers; Blue Star Museums: free for active-duty military and their families from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day (15 May-6 Sep 2027); and more below.
- Otherwise: adult admission (includes special exhibition; valid two consecutive days) — $30.
- Registration required. For 6 Dec 2026 registration opens Thursday 3 Dec at 10am; for 1 Nov it opened Thursday 29 Oct at 10am.
Calendar
Free days at Barnes
For everyone
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 3 days · 10:00–17:00
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 5 weeks · 10:00–17:00
For Bank of America cardholders (Museums on Us)
- SAT7NOVSaturday, 7 November 2026 · in 9 days
- SAT5DECSaturday, 5 December 2026 · in 5 weeks
- SAT2JANSaturday, 2 January 2027 · in 2 months
- SAT6FEBSaturday, 6 February 2027 · in 3 months
- SAT6MARSaturday, 6 March 2027 · in 4 months
- SAT3APRSaturday, 3 April 2027 · in 5 months
2 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: free admission for everyone, 10am-5pm, registration required: Registration required. For 6 Dec 2026 registration opens Thursday 3 Dec at 10am; for 1 Nov it opened Thursday 29 Oct at 10am.
- Free First Sunday needs registration, which opens on the Thursday before at 10am and fills fast.
- Kids 12 and under are always free; teens 13-18 pay only $5.
- Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Bank of America cardholders: free on the first-full-weekend Saturday only.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayPECO Free First Sunday Family Day: free admission for everyone, 10am-5pm, registration required · 10:00–17:00 | everyone | Free access to the collection and the current exhibition, plus family activities. Capacity is limited. | Yes |
| Free forFree for children 12 and under | children under 13 | Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. | No |
| Free forFree for PA ACCESS and EBT cardholders | EBT cardholders (Museums for All) | Includes Art-Reach ACCESS cardholders and people receiving Medical Assistance only. | No |
| Free forFree for Philadelphia pre-K to 12 teachers | Philadelphia teachers | — | No |
| Free forBlue Star Museums: free for active-duty military and their families from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day (15 May-6 Sep 2027) | military members and families | Show a military ID at the admissions desk. Summer program only (Armed Forces Day to Labor Day). | No |
| Free forFree for a paid personal care attendant of a visitor with severe disabilities | carers of visitors with disabilities | Ask when buying the visitor's ticket; for advance tickets email or call 215.278.7200. | No |
| Free dayBank of America Museums on Us: free for cardholders on the Saturday of the first full weekend of each month | Bank of America cardholders (Museums on Us) | Saturdays only at the Barnes. Bank of America card plus photo ID; one free general admission per cardholder. Source is Bank of America's partner list; the Barnes visit page does not mention it. | No |
Official prices
Barnes ticket prices
| Adult admission (includes special exhibition; valid two consecutive days) — Seniors $28; youth 13-18 $5; college students $5 (by phone); children 12 and under free. | $30 |
| Highlights Tour (60 min), Thu-Mon 11:30am and 1:30pm — Weekdays $39, weekends $49; members $19/$24. | $39 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult admission (includes special exhibition; valid two consecutive days)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Barnes
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 11:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 11:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 11:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 11:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 11:00–17:00 |
Thursday-Monday 11am-5pm (members from 10am); closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Free First Sundays open 10am-5pm.
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA
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FAQ
Barnes: common questions
Is Barnes free?
Barnes is free for everyone pECO Free First Sunday Family Day: free admission for everyone, 10am-5pm, registration required. Also free: children 12 and under; PA ACCESS and EBT cardholders; Philadelphia pre-K to 12 teachers; Blue Star Museums: free for active-duty military and their families from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day (15 May-6 Sep 2027); and more below. Otherwise the official ticket costs $30.
When are the free days at Barnes for Bank of America cardholders (Museums on Us)?
Upcoming free dates for Bank of America cardholders (Museums on Us): Sat 7 Nov, Sat 5 Dec, Sat 2 Jan and Sat 6 Feb. Bring proof of eligibility; booking rules are listed above.
Who gets free entry to Barnes?
Children under 13 — children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.. EBT cardholders (Museums for All) — includes Art-Reach ACCESS cardholders and people receiving Medical Assistance only.. Philadelphia teachers. Military members and families — show a military ID at the admissions desk. Summer program only (Armed Forces Day to Labor Day).. Carers of visitors with disabilities — ask when buying the visitor's ticket; for advance tickets email or call 215.278.7200..
Do I need to book for free entry to Barnes?
Registration required. For 6 Dec 2026 registration opens Thursday 3 Dec at 10am; for 1 Nov it opened Thursday 29 Oct at 10am.
How much is a ticket to Barnes?
Adult admission (includes special exhibition; valid two consecutive days) costs $30 on the official site.
What day is Barnes closed?
Barnes is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Thursday-Monday 11am-5pm (members from 10am); closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Free First Sundays open 10am-5pm.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- barnesfoundation.org/whats-on/peco-free-first-sunday-family-day-november-2026 · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
- barnesfoundation.org/plan-your-visit · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
- about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/museums-on-us-partners · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
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