Visit the former home and studio of sculptor Auguste Rodin, now a museum showcasing his most famous works, including 'The Thinker' and 'The Kiss,' set in a beautiful sculpture garden.
Info & tips per la visita
For a streamlined experience, we recommend booking the 'Combined Garden & Museum Ticket,' which includes the Hôtel Biron's permanent collections and the three-hectare sculpture park. If primary slots on Tiqets are unavailable, check Headout for last-minute availability or guided tours. The Musée Rodin is a dual experience: while masterpieces like 'The Thinker,' 'The Kiss,' and 'The Gates of Hell' are the primary anchors, the site is equally valued for its serene outdoor gallery. It is a highly photogenic and manageable site, making it an ideal cultural break located conveniently between the Musée d'Orsay and Les Invalides. To fully grasp the artistic evolution and the complex relationship between Rodin and Camille Claudel, we suggest using an audio guide. Expect to spend 90 minutes to two hours here; this allows for a thorough walk through the gardens without the fatigue often associated with larger Parisian institutions. It is a balanced visit that highlights both monumental bronze works and the delicate plaster casts housed within the 18th-century mansion.
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What to See
Musée Rodin
The Thinker
Marvel at Rodin's most iconic work, a bronze masterpiece depicting a pensive man, in its majestic outdoor setting.
The Gates of Hell
Be awed by this monumental and intricate sculptural group, inspired by Dante's Inferno, featuring countless struggling figures.
The Kiss
Admire the tender and passionate embrace captured in this famous marble sculpture, representing ill-fated lovers.
Hôtel Biron interiors
Explore the elegantly restored 18th-century mansion, providing a splendid backdrop to Rodin's indoor sculptures and personal art collection.
Sculpture Garden
Wander through the vast and beautiful garden, home to many of Rodin's large-scale works and offering a serene escape.
Temporary Exhibitions
Discover rotating exhibitions that delve deeper into Rodin's influences, contemporaries, or specific aspects of his oeuvre.
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La Storia
The Musée Rodin is uniquely situated in the Hôtel Biron, a masterpiece of rococo architecture completed in 1732. Before becoming the repository for the sculptor’s legacy, the building served various roles, from a private residence for aristocrats to a school for girls. By the early 20th century, the house had fallen into disrepair and was used as a base for various artists, including Jean Cocteau, Henri Matisse, and eventually Auguste Rodin himself, who moved here in 1908. Realizing the potential of the site, Rodin negotiated a deal with the French state: he would donate his entire collection of sculptures, drawings, and personal antiquities on the condition that the mansion be converted into a museum dedicated to his work. The museum opened in 1919, shortly after his death. The layout is intentional, blending the interior exhibition spaces with the exterior garden. The gardens were restored in the 1990s to better reflect the way Rodin displayed his monumental bronzes in natural light. Beyond Rodin's own work, the museum houses a significant room dedicated to Camille Claudel, his student and collaborator, providing essential context to the shared creative history of the era. The site remains a rare example of a single-artist museum that preserves the intimacy of the creator’s environment while showcasing works of global significance.
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