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February 11, 2026

Valentine’s dinner at the Barnes pairs art and after-hours access

The Garden Restaurant’s Valentine’s experience pairs a multicourse dinner and live violin serenades with a final look at the Rousseau exhibition before it closes Feb. 22.

Valentine's Day Food & Drink
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Guests attend a Valentine’s dinner at the Barnes Foundation’s Garden Restaurant, which includes a four-course meal and after-hours access to the “Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets” exhibition.

Romance and a closing-week art exhibition are on the menu at the Barnes Foundation this Valentine’s season.

The Garden Restaurant at the Barnes will host a four-course Valentine’s dinner inside the museum, offering couples the chance to dine amid its galleries and distinctive architecture. The prix fixe experience includes a curated menu with a wine or non-alcoholic beverage pairing. The evening also will feature live violin performances by Vilmé King Joselin and keepsake photo opportunities provided by The Yellow Mirror.

Guests also will receive exclusive after-hours access to “Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets,” which closes Feb. 22, making the dinner one of the final opportunities to see the exhibition before it leaves Philadelphia.

Tickets are $145 per person, or $125 for members, and include all food and beverage pairings. Reservations are required.

A Valentines Dinner: Love, the Barnes

Friday, Feb. 13
The Garden Restaurant
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
Philadelphia, PA 19130

Reservations required


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