Rodin Museum, Paris
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Rodin - by ome Willem from Pixabay
Description
The Musée Rodin is a museum primarily dedicated to the works of the French sculptor Auguste Rodin. It includes sculptures, drawings, old photographs, and other art items, including paintings - those were donated to the French state. The most famous sculptures include The Thinker, The Kiss and The Gates of Hell and many of them are displayed in the extensive garden. There is also a room dedicated to the works of Camille Claudel. The museum consists of 2 sites: the Hôtel Biron and surrounding gardens (reviewed here) and the Villa des Brillants at Meudon, a few kms to the southwest of Paris.
Access & Transport
Visitors can easily get there walking from the Invalides, Eiffel Tower or Champs Elysees. By public transport, the closest metro/ train stations are Varenne (13), La Tour Maubourg (8) and Invalides (lines 8, 13 and RER C).
Instructions & Recommendations
Visitors should plan on spending about 1.5h there. This activity is best combined with a visit of the Invalides and Pont Alexandre III and a walk towards Champs de Mars / Eiffel Tower or Saint Germain des Prés neighbourhood.
Environmental & Social
We do not have any data on the environmental aspects of the museum, other to say that it comprises a large and well-tended garden, which is rare in Paris city center. Slightly positive from a social aspect as it helps spreads culture and the arts.
Conclusion
The Rodin Museum is different from most of the other museums in the city with a heavy focus on one artist and one type of art (sculpture) - which means visitors may have quite distinct levels of interest. For those who are keen on it, this is a high-quality proposition that is enhanced by the very elegant gardens where some of the sculptures are exhibited.
Key positive
Famous and beautiful sculptures and drawings from Rodin
Attractive setting (building and garden)
Key negative
Not recommended for those who do not enjoy sculptures
Suitability
Suitable for all ages but children under 12 may not find this museum interesting. Both the museum and gardens are accessible to visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:1h 30m
Monday -
Tuesday10:00 - 18:30
Wednesday10:00 - 18:30
Thursday10:00 - 18:30
Friday10:00 - 18:30
Saturday10:00 - 18:30
Sunday10:00 - 18:30