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Barnes vs Rosenbach Museum and Library
Both are endorsed by writers. On balance, The Barnes Foundation ranks significantly higher than Rosenbach Museum and Library. The Barnes Foundation comes in at 87 with positive reviews from 7 sources like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Condé Nast Traveler.
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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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Rosenbach Museum and Library
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2008-2010 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Fodor's
"The Rosenbach celebrates "Bloomsday" on June 16 with readings from Ulysses by notable Philadelphians. The library has more than 130,000 manuscripts and 30,000 rare books."
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Lonely Planet
"This place is for bibliophiles, as it features rare books and manuscripts, including James Joyce's Ulysses, and incunabula, basically the earliest printed books from 1450 to 1500."
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"A fine group of decorative arts complements the library's 30,000 books and 300,000 manuscripts; a prize among the latter is James Joyce's handwritten Ulysses manuscript."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The list of famous authors in the collection here could fill a book itself: Edgar Allen Poe, James Joyce, Maurice Sendak, George Washington, Lewis Carroll, Bram Stoker."
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Time Out
"Situated within two fancy 19th-century town homes in Rittenhouse, this museum and library boasts a world-class collection of historic letters, manuscripts, literature and rare books."
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