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An exterior view of The Barnes Foundation on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its new location on Philadelphia's "museum mile." Matt Rourke, Associated Press
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Derek Gillman, executive director and president of the Barnes Foundation, speaks during a preview of The Barnes Foundation Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors t Matt Rourke, Associated Press
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Visitors take in the main gallery during a preview of The Barnes Foundation Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its new location on P Matt Rourke, Associated Press
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A visiter sits in gallery 18 during a preview of The Barnes Foundation Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its new location on Philad Matt Rourke, Associated Press
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A visiter walks past "The Barnes Totem" during a preview of The Barnes Foundation Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its new locatio Matt Rourke, Associated Press
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Protestors picket outside a preview of The Barnes Foundation Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its new location on Philadelphia's " Matt Rourke, Associated Press
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People view the Light Court during a preview of The Barnes Foundation Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its new location on Philade Matt Rourke, Associated Press
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The lower lobby at The Barnes Foundation is shown Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its new location on Philadelphia's "museum mile Matt Rourke, Associated Press
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A visitor walks past a reflecting pond during a preview of The Barnes Foundation Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its new location Matt Rourke, Associated Press
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An exterior view of The Barnes Foundation on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its new location on Philadelphia's "museum mile." Matt Rourke, Associated Press
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An oil on canvas portrait by Giorgio de Chirico of Dr. Albert C. Barnes hangs at The Barnes Foundation Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May Matt Rourke, Associated Press
By Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — The Barnes Foundation is opening in its new home in Philadelphia but the controversy surrounding its move hasn't gone away.

Supporters of the relocation of the multibillion-dollar art collection from its small, former suburban home to the museum-studded Benjamin Franklin Parkway say it can now been seen by more people.

Those who have long opposed the move say it was wrong to go against Albert Barnes' wishes that his art never should be moved.

A judge approved the relocation from suburban Merion in 2004 but a lengthy court battle followed.

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The new Barnes Foundation opens to the public on Saturday.

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