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
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
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: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 out of 5
The museum is inexpensive and is a great place to view nude sculptures with the whole family. Auguste Rodin was a brilliant and unique sculptor who left behind so many great works for future generations to admire. Dozens of nude sculptures everywhere! Not awkward at all to walk through with the whole family!
In all seriousness, this museum is a great stop and the several Van Gogh paintings on display upstairs were quite a nice treat!
Nick Lemoine - 2 weeks ago
We thought about going and we’re glad we went. It was nice to go to a museum that wasn’t completely packed with people. The garden is symmetrically beautiful and you can stroll at a leisurely while enjoying the sculptures. If you’re looking for an alternative to the big museums like the Louvre and D’Orsay, the Musee Rodin provides a welcome respite from the crowds of tourists at those larger venues.
Grish240 - a month ago
True gems in the city! I highly recommend everyone to visit Musée Rodin. There’s many sculptures made from different materials and a very nice garden to walk and relax. I think it could be a very nice spot for afternoon date :)
There’s much less people than the louvre and it’s so peaceful to be able to admire arts in a less crowded place. I could sit in the garden the whole day. Love it!
Oom M. - 3 weeks ago
It's a small museum with a nice garden. A lot of sculptures are in garden as well. We had a very simple lunch in the garden, it was quiet and peaceful moment. I would recommend this place if you had time.
金兰吕 - 3 weeks ago
One of our favorite spots in Paris. No crowds. Beautiful gardens & time to actually view the art. No lines. Reservations never needed the times we have been. The garden is filled with large bronze replicas. The actual sculptures are in the house which has been hot each time we are there. Still worth it. Enjoy! You won't be disappointed.
Matt K. - 2 weeks ago
Directions
| Metro / RER Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| M8 | Varenne | 2 minutes |
| M12 | Solférino | 11 minutes |
| M13 or RER C | Invalides | 10 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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