Rodin Museum (Musée Rodin)

Renowned sculpture Auguste Rodin offered all of his works to the Hotel Biron with the condition that they convert the hotel into a museum solely dedicated to the display of his works which it still is to this day

Beautiful garden welcomes visitors to Rodin Museum in Paris
Beautiful garden welcomes visitors to Rodin Museum in Paris cc licensed ( BY ND ) flickr photo by James Whitesmith

Auguste Rodin was a French artist who concentrated mainly on sculpture as his favoured medium. He was seen as a non traditionalist during his lifetime, especially with regards to his earlier works but, by the end of his life time, he had become the most famous French sculptor in the world. Rodin lived from 1840 to 1917. The Rodin museum or Musee Rodin was first opened in 1919, in what was then the Hotel Biron.

Rodin used the Hotel Biron as a work shop from around 1908 while living in the nearby Parisian suburb of Meudon in the Villa des Brillants. The legendary story is that Rodin loved the Hotel Biron so much that he offered all of his works to the hotel with the condition that they convert the hotel into a museum solely dedicated to the display of his works. This is still the case today and the Rodin museum displays all of Rodin's most well known works as well as lesser known works and sketches. Among the most famous works of Rodin on display are the works The Kiss, The Thinker (perhaps Rodin's most well known sculpture of all), The Gates of Hell, The Walking Man, The Burghers of Calais and The Age of bronze among many others.

There is a small pond behind the museum as well as a small and quaint little restaurant. The most fantastic fact regarding the Rodin Museum is that many of his most significant pieces are displayed throughout the magnificent and extensive gardens that surround the former Hotel Biron. This means that visitors to the museum can wonder throughout the beautiful landscape while admiring these spectacular sculptures. The Musee Rodin is conveniently located near to a Metro stop in Varne.

Nearby attraction: Les Invalides

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Rodin Museum (Musée Rodin) Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Address: 77 Rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris, France

Phone: 01 44 18 61 10

Official Website: Rodin Museum (Musée Rodin)

Rodin Museum (Musée Rodin) Reviews

Rated 4.7 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating The Rodin Museum is a small gem. It’s filled with stunning sculptures. The museum’s beautiful and well-maintained grounds add to the experience, providing a serene and picturesque setting to admire the art. A visit here offers a perfect blend of culture and tranquility. Highly recommended for Rodin lovers.
Caroline C - a month ago

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5 Star Rating We really enjoyed the museum as we enjoy & appreciate Rodin's artwork. You could easily spend an hour here, maybe two. The gardens are nice with shaped trees and a rose garden. There are statues spread around as well as a fountain. The Gates of Hell were interesting to see in person to give you a perspective of size and depth of the work. The "smaller" pieces are inside the museum and worth seeing. There is also a cafe outside to rest and have a snack. If you are unfamiliar with Rodin but interested in sculpture, I highly recommend you visit here. If you are already familiar with Rodin, enjoy!
Nicole P - 2 months ago

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5 Star Rating One of the best museums I’ve been to! The Musée Rodin was an incredible experience, featuring many legendary sculptures. The house is stunning too, with beautiful flowers in the garden and memorable views that complement the sculptures. Additionally, the arrangement of the pieces inside the museum is excellent. A great aspect of this museum is that it is less susceptible to crowds, allowing you to take your time to admire the art. It’s not like Versailles, where the crowds can be overwhelming.
Sofia Lemann - 3 months ago

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5 Star Rating So the gardens are BEAUTIFUL! I think that is my FAVORITE. The house doesn't seem to end but it does. It could take you about a good six hours for you to go through all of the house. You have statues mostly in the house and some paintings. The gardens you want to see on a sunny day or a cloudy day, BUT not really a rainy day! You can see most but not all if in a wheelchair.
Heather Holt - 3 months ago

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5 Star Rating This spectacular treasure of a museum of Auguste Rodin – is a must see in Paris, especially if are a Rodin enthusiast or an art lover. It’s easily accessible in the heart of Paris and close to several other attractions nearby. You should plan on spending at least a couple of hours here, if not longer. We had a great visit and tour, got there around noon and visited the inside two floors and outside. Do not miss to see the ‘The Thinker’ in the garden area. There is also a version of this inside. Obviously the main attractions besides the Thinker are the ‘The Kiss’, ‘The Walking man’, ‘The Cathedral’, ‘The age of bronze’ etc. But there are so many others and you will absolutely enjoy all of them. The staff were great and it was an absolute pleasure and treat to visit this wonderful museum. This museum is included in the Paris museum pass but there is no advanced reservation necessary to visit the place.
Localizer - 4 months ago

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Directions

Metro / RER Line Nearest Station Walking Time
M8Varenne2 minutes
M12Solférino‎11 minutes
M13 or RER CInvalides10 minutes

How to get to Rodin Museum (Musée Rodin) by Metro / RER

By Metro M8 or 12: From Metro Line 8 exit at Varenne Station and cross Rue de Vareene and follow it east to the entrance just ahead on your right. From Metro Line 12 exit at Solférino‎ Station via the Solferino exit and double back along Place Jacques Bainville and go left at the corner onto Rue Saint-Dominique and right at the next corner onto Rue de Bellechasse and continue south to to Rue de Vareene; cross over and go right until you get to the entrance on your left.

By Metro M13 or RER C: exit Invalides Station onto Rue Robert Esnault Pelterie and go right (south). Continue straight south on Rue de Constantine. At Place de Invalides bear left and then immediately right onto Blvd Des Invalides. Follow it to Rue de Vareene and go left (east) to the museum entrance on your right.

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