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Liberty Bell Center vs Barnes
Liberty Bell Center and The Barnes Foundation are both highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, The Barnes Foundation scores significantly better than Liberty Bell Center. The Barnes Foundation ranks #1 in Philadelphia with praise from 11 publications including Where, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
Liberty Bell Center
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Not For Tourists
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
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6th Street, Between Market and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Philadelphia's top tourist attraction, the Liberty Bell was commissioned to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Charter of Privileges."
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Travel + Leisure
"The Liberty Bell is exhibited at Independence National Historic Park inside Liberty Bell Center."
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Not For Tourists
"The only reason anyone ever visits us."
Fodor's
"The Liberty Bell is the subject of much legend; one story says it cracked when tolled at the funeral of Chief Justice John Marshall in 1835. Actually, the bell cracked slowly over a period of years."
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Afar Magazine
"The Liberty Bell, long associated with the American Revolution, actually pre-dates the Revolution."
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Barnes
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
Not For Tourists
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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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