Rodin Museum (Musée Rodin)

The Basics

Visitors can opt for a single Rodin Museum admission ticket, combined entrance to the museum and sculpture gardens, or a combination ticket for the Rodin Museum and the nearby Orsay Museum. To learn more about Rodin’s masterpieces, opt for a private tour of the museum and sculpture garden. If you don’t want to explore the museum on detail, you can simply admire the museum’s striking façade on a bike or Segway tour.

Art and history lovers can also maximize their time in the city with a Paris Museum Pass, which offers access to more than 50 museums and monuments, including the Rodin Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, the Panthéon, and the Arc de Triomphe.

Things to Know Before You Go

• Visitors are required to pass security checks to enter the museum, and large bags and suitcases are prohibited.

• On-site facilities include restrooms, a gift shop, and a café.

• Audio guides are available in several different languages.

• The Rodin Museum is wheelchair accessible; entrance is free for disability-badge holders.

How to Get There

The Rodin Museum is located on Rue de Varenne in Paris’ 7th arrondissement, close to Les Invalides. You can walk to the museum from the Eiffel Tower (20 to 25 minutes on foot). The the closest Metro stations are Varenne (Line 13) and Invalides (Line 8 and 13).

When to Get There

The museum is open every day except Mondays, year round. The quietest time to visit is on a weekday, and the best time to explore the gardens is in spring and summer, when the roses are in bloom.

Highlights of the ParisRodin Museum

Rodin’s legendary sculptureThe Thinker is one of the museum’s star attractions, but other notable works includeThe Age of Bronze,The Gates of Hell, andThe Hand of God. Visitors can also stroll through the idyllic sculpture garden, where highlights include the Garden of Orpheus, the Garden of Springs, and a series of magnificent rose gardens, and visit the impressively renovated chapel, which serves as a temporary exhibition room. For those keen to see even more, a second collection of Rodin’s works can be found at the Musée Rodin Meudon, located in the Villa des Brillants, the artist’s former home in Meudon, just outside Paris.

Ways to explore

Rodin Museum tickets include access to Hôtel Biron and the sculpture garden, which is a highlight of the museum. Alternatively, you can opt for a combination ticket that includes admission to nearby attractions, such as the Musée d’Orsay or the Army Museum (Musée de l’Armée). To learn more about Rodin’s masterpieces, opt for a guided skip-the-line tour of the museum with an artist. Or, simply admire its striking facade on a bike, Segway, or walking tour of Paris’ top sights.

Accessibility

The Rodin Museum is wheelchair- and stroller-accessible, with ramps located throughout the facility and wheelchairs available for loan at the entrance.

Age limits

None

What to pack

Water bottle, camera, city guide

What to wear

Weather-appropriate dress, comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Large bags, non-service animals

Amenities

Wi-Fi, audio guides, cloakroom, restaurant, gift shop, restrooms

Address

The Rodin Museum is located on Rue de Varenne in the Seventh arrondissement, close to Les Invalides. You can walk there from nearby sights such as the Musée d’Orsay and Champ de Mars, or reach the museum by car, bike share, or public transportation.

Driving

It’s best for visitors not to drive through chaotic central Paris. Instead, take a taxi or rideshare to the Rodin Museum—you can get there within 25 minutes from most attractions.

Public transportation

Several Metro stations are within a short walking distance, such as Varenne (line 13) and Invalides (RER C and lines 8 and 13).

Best times to visit

The Rodin Museum gets busiest at midday, so go right at opening or shortly before closing for a calmer atmosphere.

Best days to visit

Save money by visiting on the first Sunday of the month (from October to March only), when admission is free, or go on a weekday to avoid crowds.

Best months to visit

Though the museum’s sculpture garden has flowers in bloom year-round, it’s at its best in spring, especially when the roses peak in May.

Special events

Visit the Rodin Museum for the Night of the Museums in May, when the site stays open until late at night with workshops, music, and activities for all ages.