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Franklin Court vs Barnes
Both Franklin Court and The Barnes Foundation are endorsed by writers. Overall, The Barnes Foundation scores slightly higher than Franklin Court. The Barnes Foundation comes in at 87 with praise from 7 sources such as Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.
Franklin Court
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Not For Tourists
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314-322 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Fodor's
"This highly interactive and informative museum built on the site that was Benjamin Franklin's first permanent home in Philadelphia is scheduled to reopen in early 2013."
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Frommer's
"Franklin Court is an imaginative, informative, and downright fun (and free) museum run by the National Park Service."
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Not For Tourists
"Museum and "ghost" sculpture of Franklin's digs."
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"An underground museum houses an ingenious array of audiovisual presentations that celebrate Franklin's life and genius."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This peaceful courtyard, which can be accessed from both Market and Chestnut St, is where Benjamin Franklin's home once stood."
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Barnes
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
Not For Tourists
Fodor's
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2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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Frommer's
"This world-renown museum is stuffed with some 8,000 largely Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works."
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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
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."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Displays works by masters like Matisse, Cézanne, and Renoir in a peaceful salon-style setting."
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Not For Tourists
"The collection's controversial move to the city is to your benefit. Go!"
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. "
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