Events
Event
- Title:
- Philadelphia Barnes Foundation Private Tour
- When:
- 01/30/11
- Category:
- Club Events
Description
The Lehigh Club of Philadelphia
Presents a unique opportunity for Lehigh alumni, family, and friends to tour the Barnes Foundation in its original home before it moves to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia
SUNDAY, JANUARY 30
12:45 p.m. - Meet at entrance
1:00 pm - Tour begins
THE BARNES FOUNDATION
300 N. Latches Lane
Merion, PA 19066
610-667-0290
See almost 2200 original works by artists such as Renoir, Cezanne, Matisse, and Seraut before the museum closes in Merion at the end of March 2011. Docents will lead us through the collection, tell us about Dr. Albert Barnes, his unique wall ensembles, and how he collected all of these 19th and 20th century masterpieces.
The guided tour will run approximately 1 1/2 - 2 hours. You are free to remain in the galleries until the museum closes at 5 p.m.
COST: $35 per person
NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES
Parking on the Barnes Estate is an additional $15/car. Advanced reservations through the museum are suggested. Car pooling is encouraged. There is also parking on side streets within 2-4 blocks of the Foundation.
Presents a unique opportunity for Lehigh alumni, family, and friends to tour the Barnes Foundation in its original home before it moves to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia
SUNDAY, JANUARY 30
12:45 p.m. - Meet at entrance
1:00 pm - Tour begins
THE BARNES FOUNDATION
300 N. Latches Lane
Merion, PA 19066
610-667-0290
See almost 2200 original works by artists such as Renoir, Cezanne, Matisse, and Seraut before the museum closes in Merion at the end of March 2011. Docents will lead us through the collection, tell us about Dr. Albert Barnes, his unique wall ensembles, and how he collected all of these 19th and 20th century masterpieces.
The guided tour will run approximately 1 1/2 - 2 hours. You are free to remain in the galleries until the museum closes at 5 p.m.
COST: $35 per person
NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES
Parking on the Barnes Estate is an additional $15/car. Advanced reservations through the museum are suggested. Car pooling is encouraged. There is also parking on side streets within 2-4 blocks of the Foundation.
Questions? Please contact:
Joann Giangiulio '92 at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
RSVP online by Jan. 14
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