Rodin Museum, Philadelphia
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Description
Philadelphia's Rodin Museum contains nearly 150 sculptures (bronzes, marbles and plasters) from the famous French sculptor Auguste Rodin. Highlights include a version of his famous The Thinker, Eternal Springtime, The Burghers of Calais and The Kiss.
Access & Transport
The museum is located at the south-eastern end of the Fairmont Park, close to the Barnes Foundation and 1.5km northwest of City Hall. Buses 32, 7 and 48 stop nearby on N 22nd St and Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. Suburban Station, Spring Garden (BSL) and 22nd St trolley station (10, 11, 13, 34, 36) are all 1.0-1.5km away.
Instructions & Recommendations
General admission ticket provide access for two consecutive days to the Rodin Museum and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Environmental & Social
Low carbon footprint. Helps spread the arts.
Conclusion
Highly recommended for art lovers, it would be a shame to miss out given this is the largest collection of Rodin's works this side of the Atlantic. In addition, the fee is either covered by admission to the Philadelphia Museum of Art (within 2 days), or falls under the 'pay as you wish' policy, which makes it great value.
Key positive
Several versions of Rodin most famous masterpieces
Elegant gardens and building
Friendly admission fee
Key negative
None
Suitability
Accessible
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:1h 20m
Monday10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday10:00 - 20:30
Saturday10:00 - 17:00
Sunday10:00 - 17:00