On my last visit to Philadelphia, there was a major drawback. I actually wanted to visit the Barnes Foundation, which is considered one of the most important museums of impressionist art. At that time, however, the museum was in the process of moving and it was only open to members. Today I would just pay the membership fee for one year, but we didn't do that back then.
But this time it worked.






As always, there were security checks at the entrance, with a particular focus on the sunglasses. I like to use the phrase “keen for a bag check”. But of course it's super secure, and the guys at the entrance could do a lot to prevent weapons from getting in. I also like to say: “If a terrorist came, who would be the first to fall and not get anything done?”
But anyway, let's talk about the museum. Somehow, I have no luck with visits to the Barnes Foundation. This time, the upper floor was closed and opened a day after our departure.
But the lower floor was already very impressive, seemingly disordered, one masterpiece hangs next to the other. In addition to practically all known impressionists, there is also a little medieval art.