W STEP OUT: Philadelphia

W STEP OUT: SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 1 PM ET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. REGISTER TODAY TO JOIN US! Registration is required to join this event.

Please join our Philadelphia members for the next W Connection Step Out event at the beautiful Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, PA.  This Step Out is a great opportunity to meet members of the W Connection community and make new friends, surrounded by the beautiful art collections at the Barnes Foundation.   

Our Philadelphia members have reserved a private one-hour docent tour exclusively for W Connection members.  Tickets for this event are $33 per person, non-refundable, which includes the docent tour and admission to enjoy the Barnes collections after the tour.  

Please arrive at the Barnes at 1 PM so we are all ready to join our guide on time. Our tour starts at 1:30 PM sharp!   More information to follow after registration.

If you would like to join us for lunch ahead of the tour, many of us will be at the Garden Restaurant inside the Barnes for snacks or lunch.

The Philadelphia members are also planning for a group dinner at a reasonably priced local restaurant--which will require a separate cost. They will be in touch with you after you register for the Step-Out!

Where is the Barnes Foundation: 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130 215.278.7000

What is the Barnes Foundation?

The Barnes Foundation is one of the most beautiful and important sites in Philadelphia, dedicated to bringing art to the public. Philadelphia art collector Albert C. Barnes (1872–1951) chartered the Barnes in 1922 to teach people from all walks of life how to look at art. Over three decades, he collected some of the world’s most important impressionist, post-impressionist, and modern paintings, including works by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, and Picasso. He displayed them alongside African masks, native American jewelry, Greek antiquities, and decorative metalwork.

For further information, please visit https://www.barnesfoundation.org/

Coming in from out of town?  

By Car: Parking at the Barnes is $12.00 for four hours and $ 2.00 for each additional hour.

By Train: The Amtrak station is close by at 30th street.

By Plane: Please book early.

Hotels:

The Notary Hotel and The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown are near the Barnes.

Hotels in Center City are also a good choice if you want something more centrally located to explore Philadelphia.

The meeting place will be provided in your email reminder two days before the event.

More info about Philadelphia: 

Philly is a wonderful city for walking, dining, and exploring.   The Liberty Bell and Independence Hall are of great historical significance. There are also other museums such as the Franklin Institute of Science and the Rodin Museum. Fairmount Park provides 9200 acres of greenery. It has lovely walking paths. Longwood Gardens has stunning and exotic varieties of flowers and an Orchid Extravaganza that will be on display through March. Walking through the city is an adventure in itself. Reading Terminal Market in Center City is a shopping experience! There is a huge farmer's market where you can buy almost anything, including the famous Philadelphia Cheese Steaks! The Italian Market is one of the biggest open markets in America with a huge variety of produce, meats, and vegetables and some wonderful restaurants. Venturing up to Rittenhouse Square, every Saturday there is an open-air market which is great fun to experience. There are shopping areas throughout the city, including some lovely shops near Rittenhouse Square. The Philadelphia Zoo and the Mutter Museum will each hold surprises for visitors.

WE HOPE YOU WILL STEP OUT AND JOIN US!