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Barnes vs Betsy Ross House

Betsy Ross House and The Barnes Foundation are both rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Barnes Foundation ranks significantly better than Betsy Ross House. The Barnes Foundation ranks #7 in Philadelphia with positive reviews from 7 reviewers like Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Afar Magazine.

Barnes
Barnes
9 / 10
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This world-renown museum is stuffed with some 8,000 largely Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works." Full review
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The number of visitors is strictly limited, and entries are timed, so it is wise to book tickets ahead of time.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Exceptionally fine collection of impressionist, post-impressionist and early French modern paintings, including works by Cézanne, Degas, Matisse, Monet, Picasso, Renoir and Van Gogh." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Displays works by masters like Matisse, Cézanne, and Renoir in a peaceful salon-style setting." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"The collection's controversial move to the city is to your benefit. Go!"
Fodor's Fodor's
"While the statistics are impressive—81 Renoirs, 69 Cézannes, 59 Matisses, 46 Picassos, 7 Van Goghs, 6 Seurats (and many more)—almost more inspiring is this soaring marble-and-glass museum. " Full review
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Betsy Ross House
Betsy Ross House
8 / 10
239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Fodor's Fodor's
"It's easy to find this little brick house with the gabled roof: just look for the 13-star flag displayed from its second-floor window." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"It's believed that Betsy Griscom Ross (1752−1836), upholsterer and seamstress, may have sewn the first US flag here."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"Betsy Ross, who is credited with making the first Stars and Stripes flag, lived here after her husband, Patriot John Ross, died in 1776." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"See the house where America's first flag was made, and even meet 'Betsy Ross' herself: ask her questions, watch her at work on a flag." Full review
Where Where
"Visit the historic home of America’s most famous flagmaker." Full review
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