Visit the Rodin Museum in Paris: tickets, prices, schedules

See for a total immersion in the world of Rodin, one of the most important French sculptors of his time!

It is impossible to mention Rodin without thinking about his remarkable Thinking (1882), which is also one of the many masterpieces that took place at the Rodin Museum in Paris. The very rich and varied collection of the museum is obviously made up of sculptures, but also of drawings, prints, paintings, ceramics, photographs, archives and antiques created, or collected, by the sculptor in the courtyard of his life. We discover the past and work of the artist, passing from one room to another in the Hotel Biron, before strolling through his magnificent garden where impressive statues were scattered here and there.

Are you tempted? Here's all you need to know before visiting the Rodin Museum in Paris!

History of the Rodin Museum

Created in 1916 at the initiative of the sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) himself, the Rodin Museum of Paris (Hotel Biron) is one of the two sites dedicated to the conservation and dissemination of the artist’s work. The second is the Brilliant villa and its park in Meudon, where Rodin spent the last 20 years of his life and where he was buried. These two museums gather close to 6800 sculptures, 10,000 photographs, 8,000 drawings and 8,000 other objects and engravings by the artist and collector Rodin.

The Biron Hotel, built between 1727 and 1737 under the direction of the king’s architect, Jean Aubert, was originally the home of the rich financier Abraham Peyrenc de Moras . First leased to the Duchess of Maine, sold to the Marshal future of Biron and then to others, the hotel evolves and grows. But it is from the beginning of the 20th century that many artists, such as the writer Jean Cocteau (1889-1963) or the painter Henri Matisse (1869-1954), succeed as tenants. In 1908 Rodin discovered the place and rented it in part to install his workshops, before occupying the entire hotel three years later.

In 1911, the estate was purchased by the State which, under Rodin’s request for the donations of his works, his copyright and his residence in Meudon, accepted in 1916 that the site was entirely dedicated to the artist, under the name of Rodin Museum. The museum was inaugurated in 1919, two after the sculptor died.

Since then, the hotel and its garden, classified as historical monuments, have been the subject of extensive renovations to accommodate the thousands of works, as well as more and more visitors.

What to do and see at the Rodin Museum in Paris?

Hotel Biron

Hotel Biron, formerly Hotel Peyrenc de Moras, is a particular hotel dating from the 18th century where Rodin remained in 1908. It is the main building of the Rodin Museum in Paris and houses the permanent collections of the artist (paintings, marble sculptures, bronze, terracotta and plaster, and antiques of Rodin or collected), but also some works of his mistress and muse, the French sculptor and painter Camille Claudel.

The visit begins on the ground floor with a chronological presentation of Rodin’s works and a reconstruction of the particular hotel at its time, then continues on the floor with the discovery of the many facets of the sculptor and a deeper immersion in his universe.

The garden of sculptures

With an area of three hectares, the sculpture garden is an integral part of the Rodin Museum in Paris. Since its renovation in 1993, there have been two thematic courses: the Jardin d’Orphée to the east, and Jardin des Sources west. Take the time to stroll through this vast garden composed of a rose garden, a flowered parterre, a rest space and, as its name suggests, many sculptures.

In 1908 Rodin already exhibited some of his works in this garden. It is therefore no wonder to find in this book borrow some of the most famous sculptures of the artist, as Les Bourgeois de Calais (1884-1889), The Gate of Hell (1880-1917) or The Thinker (1882).

The marble gallery

It is in this gallery, located in the garden, that are grouped together Rodin marble creations , like works Monument to Victor Hugo (1889) and Mother and Mother Daughter (1910), some of which have never been completed (not finished).

The old chapel

Are you planning to visit the Rodin Museum in Paris? Enjoy it to find out about the temporary exhibitions of the moment, and discover new sculptor artists in the old Chapel!

Sold in 1820 to three nuns, the estate then became an educational institution for young girls, and many cult buildings, including the Chapel (1876) in the neo-Gothic style, were erected there. After the dissolution in 1904 of the religious community on the site, the Chapel closed and was transformed into an exhibition hall in 1919. Renovated and renovated several times, the Chapel now houses an auditorium for temporary exhibitions, ticketing, reception and museum shop.

Passionate about Art or simply seduced by your visit? Go back with a memory of the Rodin Museum Shop Paris! There are reproductions of sculptures, miniatures or drawings, as well as books, posters and jewellery.

Coffee

Located in the heart of the Rodin Museum garden in Paris, this charming café is the ideal place to make a sweet or salty break , before or after visiting the museum.

How to go to the Rodin Museum in Paris?

You are now informed about the Rodin Museum in Paris, let us now turn to practical information. The museum is located in the 7th arrondissement, in the heart of the capital. The easiest way to get there is to take public transport:

• Metro : Varenne stop (line 13) or Invalides (line 8)
• The RER : Invalides stop (RER C line)
• The bus 69, 82, 87 or 92

For the bravest who move in Velib’ Metropole , note that a terminal is located on 9 boulevard des Invalides, less than 200 metres from the museum.

You're planning on rent a car where do you have your own vehicle? You can park on the Boulevard des Invalides.

Schedules to the Rodin Museum in Paris

HORARI

The Rodin Museum in Paris, just like its garden, shop and coffee shop, is open daily except Monday, 10h to 6h30 .

Attention : Please note that no ticket will be sold after 5:30 pm! Also every year, the museum exceptionally closes its doors on January 1, May 1, as well as December 25. The schedules are modified on December 24 and 31 (closed at 16:45).

RATES

Before we let you go to the Rodin Museum in Paris, we have one last practical information to communicate: the rates. So, how much does it cost?

• Adult : 12€
• Young (18-15 years outside European Union) : 9€
• Free for young residents of the European Union (up to 25 years included), persons with disabilities and their assistant, job seekers, allocator RSA, etc.).

A supporting document will be requested from all persons who are free of charge or reduced fare. Think about booking your tickets online in advance to avoid waiting once on site!

Note : The museum is free for all on the first Sunday of each month, from October 1st to March 31st.