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Barnes vs Physick House
Both Physick House and The Barnes Foundation are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Barnes Foundation is the choice of most writers compared to Physick House. The Barnes Foundation comes in at 87 with approval from 7 reviews including Fodor's, Not For Tourists and Afar Magazine.
Barnes
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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
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"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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Physick House
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321 S Fourth St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Fodor's
"Built in 1786, this is one of two remaining freestanding houses from this era in Society Hill (you will see plenty of the famous Philadelphia row houses here)."
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"Dr. Philip Syng Physick, the “Father of American Surgery” and “Soda’s Pop,” lived in this four-story brick house, the only freestanding Federal townhouse remaining in Society Hill."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Philanthropists Walter and Lenore Annenberg purchased the property and funded the renovation that turned the house into a Federal-period showpiece."
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Frommer's
"Like the Powel House, the Physick House combines attractive design and historical interest."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Physick House, the home of surgeon Philip Syng Physick, was built in 1786 by Henry Hill ... and is the only freestanding, Federal-style mansion remaining in Society Hill."
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