,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(-75.1634,39.955364)/-75.16799233853817,39.95796204652,13.956843839258987/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
Barnes vs Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Both Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and The Barnes Foundation are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, The Barnes Foundation is preferred by most reviewers compared to Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. The Barnes Foundation is ranked #1 in Philadelphia with approval from 11 sources such as Frommer's, Where and Michelin Guide.
Barnes
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
Not For Tourists
Fodor's
Show All Reviews
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
From $0 /night
Frommer's
"This world-renown museum is stuffed with some 8,000 largely Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works."
Full review
i
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."
Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Displays works by masters like Matisse, Cézanne, and Renoir in a peaceful salon-style setting."
Full review
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. "
Full review
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Fodor's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Show All Reviews
118 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"This High Victorian Gothic structure is a work of art in itself."
Full review
Concierge
"The nation's oldest museum and school of fine arts, founded in 1805, preens in the middle of Center City."
Lonely Planet
"A prestigious academy that has a museum with works by American painters, including Charles Willson Peale and Thomas Eakins."
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Housed in an ornate brick and limestone Victorian structure (1876, Frank Furness and George Hewitt), the museum exhibits three centuries of artistic styles."
Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"One of the country's pre-eminent art schools (alumni include filmmaker David Lynch and painter Maxfield Parrish) is also home to one of Philadelphia's best art museums."
Full review
