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Museum · Paris, Ilha de França
Musée Rodin
18th-century mansion with a garden where some of Auguste Rodin's best-known sculptures stand, such as The Thinker, The Kiss, The Gates of Hell and The Burghers of Calais.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Musée Rodin
The Musée Rodin is housed in the Hôtel Biron, an 18th-century mansion on rue de Varenne in the 7th arrondissement. Sculptor Auguste Rodin lived and worked there in his later years and donated his work to the French state. The museum opened in 1919.
Inside the house are marbles, bronzes, plasters and drawings, including The Kiss. One room is dedicated to Camille Claudel, a sculptor who was a pupil and collaborator of Rodin. There are also paintings from the artist's personal collection.
The garden is a central part of the visit. Among rose bushes and walkways stand The Thinker, The Gates of Hell and The Burghers of Calais, all in bronze. From the garden you can see the golden dome of the Invalides next door.
The museum has a second site in Meudon, in the southwest suburbs of Paris, at the Villa des Brillants, where Rodin lived and had his studio.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1.5 to 2 hours for the house and garden at a relaxed pace.
Best time
On a dry day, to enjoy the garden. The rose bushes usually bloom from May to July. Mornings are less busy. The museum typically closes on Mondays; check before you go.
How to get there
By metro, take line 13 to Varenne station, next to the entrance. By RER C, get off at Invalides, about a 10-minute walk. It is only a few minutes on foot from the Hôtel des Invalides.
Tip
Combine Rodin with the Invalides in the same morning: the entrances are just a few blocks apart. If time is limited, start in the garden where the most famous works are. There is a café in the garden, good for a break.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Musée Rodin
Is the original The Thinker at the Musée Rodin?
Yes. The bronze of The Thinker in the museum's garden is one of the most famous casts of the work, which had several castings. It is outdoors, in the garden.
Is it worth it for someone who doesn't know about sculpture?
Usually yes. The museum is small, the house is attractive inside, and the garden is a good place to rest between strolls. The most famous works are well signposted.
How much time should you allow?
About 2 hours are sufficient for the house and garden. You can fit it into the same morning as the Invalides.