The Barnes Museum Foundation was started by Albert C. Barnes in 1922. The museum, which was moved to  Philadelphia in 2012, “houses one of the world’s greatest collections of modern European paintings, African art, Native American ceramics, Greek antiquities, Pennsylvania German furniture, and decorative ironwork.”  Barnes assembled his collection from 1912 until his death in 1951 including objects from “across history and around the globe”.  Don’t miss being part of this extraordinary Angle East Outing to explore The Barnes Museum’s carefully curated art collections and then on to Chinatown to enjoy an exceptional dining experience at the Beijing Duck House Restaurant.

A private dining room has been reserved at the Beijing Duck House Restaurant to enhance the time we have to gather together and catch-up with each other once again while we enjoy the sumptuous cuisine highlighted by the house specialty, Peking Duck.    

Following breakfast at the Union League on Saturday morning, spouses and companions can join together for a brief walk (about 4 blocks) or catch the “Philly Phlash” to the Reading Terminal Market, a nationally recognized historic market place situated beneath the Reading Railroad Train Shed. Once there, we will engage in a 45-minute tour of this impressive venue.  The tour will include market history, stories and an overview of some of the cooking styles that are available. After the tour, participants can enjoy their own exploration of the wide variety of shops with crafts, souvenirs, and dining options. Before heading back to the Union League, meet up for a quick lunch or, maybe, a quick stop at one of the pastry or chocolate shops!

While admittedly, there is plenty to see and do in Philadelphia on your own, our hope for this year’s Social program is an emphasis on creating special memories from shared experiences. Please join us in 2026; it’s going to be amazing!