Why visit / Interesting facts:
- The famous The Thinker is on display
- Collection of masterpieces from Rodin
- Beatiful gardens with great sculptures
Time required: 80 minutes
Phone: +33 1 44 18 61 10
Web site: http://www.musee-rodin.f...
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Daily: | 10am - 5:45pm |
| Monday: | Closed |
| Jan 1, May 1 and Dec 25: | Closed |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | 6 € |
| Reduced: | 5 € |
| Under 25: | Free |
| Disabled, Unemployed: | Free |
| First Sunday of each month : | Free |
| Gardens only: | 1 € |
Public transport:
- Metro Line 13: Varenne station
Address: 79, rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris
Photos: (see more photos)
Photo: dalbera
Things you need to know:
- Rodin Museum (Musée Rodin) is an art museum displaying materpieces of sculptor Auguste Rodin
- Rodin is best known for this famous sculpture The Thinker
- The museum is housed in Hotel Biron, a splendid 18th-century mansion where he last lived
- The Kiss, Eve, The Thinker and The Gates of Hell, his greatest works, can all be seen on the premises
- Another highlight is Rodin's personal collections of paintings including Van Gogh, Monet and other masters
- The garden is the 3rd largest private garden in Paris
What to do there:
- Start your visit in the gardens of the Musée Rodin and discover the great Rodin sculptures
- Enter the beautiful 18th-century mansion housing the great collection
Tips & Insights:
- Visiting only the gardens costs 1 €
- You can save money by purchasing the Musée d'Orsay-Musée Rodin combined ticket for 12 € (both museums must be visited on the same day)
