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Rodin MuseumvsBarnes
Both are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Barnes Foundation scores slightly better than Rodin Museum. The Barnes Foundation scores 98 with endorsements from 11 reviewers including Time Out, Frommer's and Where.
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Franklin Parkway at 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19101
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Fodor's "This jewel of a museum holds the biggest collection outside France of the work of sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840–1917)." Full review
Concierge "Even before you enter the museum itself, the landscaped sculpture garden of the Rodin Museum is a welcome respite from the sightseeing hordes."
Condé Nast Traveler "Devoted to the French Impressionist and home to one of Philadelphia’s loveliest gardens." Full review
Afar Magazine "If you are a fan of sculpture this is a must." Full review
Not For Tourists "More than just the Thinker."
Travel + Leisure "Stroll through the largest collection (outside of Paris) of sculptor Auguste Rodin’s work in a formal garden and museum. Free." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The small 1920s Beaux-Arts structure and its surrounding gardens, designed by Paul Cret and Jacques Gréber, house 124 sculptures by French artist Auguste Rodin (1840-1917)." Full review
National Geographic "“Smaller, off-the-beaten-path setting where you don’t have to worry about the etiquette of standing in front of a painting or sculpture for too long." Full review
Where "The largest collection of the sculptor’s work outside Paris." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"One of two historic houses in Fairmount Park managed by the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Cedar Grove was moved here from its original location in Frankford in 1928." Full review
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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." 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 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
Travel + Leisure "One of Philadelphia’s newest and most exciting museums showcases Albert C. Barnes’ collection of Post-Impressionist and early Modernist paintings." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"In a superb contemporary building (Todd Williams and Billie Tsienelle) is the exceptional collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist paintings, including work by Renoir, Cézanne and 60 by Matisse." Full review
Afar Magazine "Includes more paintings by Renoir than anywhere else in the world, and more works by Cézanne than in all the museums of Paris." Full review
Where "The Barnes holds a superb collection of Impressionist, post-Impressionist and early-Modern paintings, as well extensive collections ranging from African sculpture to antiquities from Europe and Asia." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Dr Barnes' $25 billion private collection of art and arboretum. " Full review
