Musée Rodin, Paris

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77 Rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris, France +33 1 44 18 61 10 Website
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Rodin's last workshop, the 18th-century Hôtel Biron on Rue de Varenne in Paris, now shows The Thinker, The Kiss and The Gates of Hell inside the mansion and around its sculpture garden. Standard admission is €14 for both. Doors open 10 AM to 6:30 PM from Tuesday to Sunday, and the museum is closed on Mondays. Allow 1.5 to 2 hours.

The Musée Rodin is the museum of the sculptor Auguste Rodin, in the Hôtel Biron at 77 Rue de Varenne in Paris's 7th arrondissement, a few minutes from Les Invalides. Its house and sculpture garden hold The Thinker, The Kiss and The Gates of Hell. A standard ticket costs €14, and it suits art lovers and anyone wanting a calmer museum with a garden.

Hôtel Biron, from 1727 mansion to Rodin's workshop

The Hôtel Biron was built between 1727 and 1732 as a private mansion, with Jean Aubert among the architects. In the 19th century it served as a school, and by the early 20th century its rooms were let out. Rodin began using it as his workshop in 1908, while he lived at the Villa des Brillants in Meudon, and later campaigned for it to become a museum of his work. In 1916 the French state accepted his gift of his works and collections on condition that they stay in the building. Rodin died in 1917, and the museum opened on 4 August 1919.

The Kiss and 6,600 sculptures indoors

The collection holds about 6,600 sculptures, 8,000 drawings, 8,000 old photographs and 7,000 objets d'art, including works by other artists Rodin owned, such as paintings by Van Gogh. The rooms follow his career, with marble pieces such as The Kiss. A room is given to Camille Claudel, his student and partner, with The Waltz and The Mature Age.

The Thinker, The Gates of Hell and the rose beds

Many visitors spend as long outside as in the house. The Thinker, moved here in 1922 from outside the Panthéon, stands among lawns, rose beds and trees, along with The Gates of Hell, for which the figure was first designed, The Burghers of Calais and Balzac. L'Augustine café is in the garden. April to June brings the roses, and autumn the colour.

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Key information
🏛️Building: Hôtel Biron, built 1727–1732
📅Opened: 4 August 1919, after Rodin left his works to the state
🗿Collection: About 6,600 sculptures, 8,000 drawings and 8,000 photographs
🌹Garden: Sculpture garden with The Thinker and The Gates of Hell
💰Currency: Euro (€ EUR)
🕕Time Zone: Central European Time (UTC+1; UTC+2 in summer)
🎧Audio guide: 2 languages

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✦ Plan your visit to Musée Rodin, Paris Dates, opening hours and how to get there are below. Booking ahead secures your preferred day.
Highlights Include:
In the house
  • The Kiss in marble
  • Camille Claudel room with The Waltz and The Mature Age
  • Paintings from Rodin's own collection, including Van Gogh
In the garden
  • The Thinker
  • The Gates of Hell
  • The Burghers of Calais
  • Balzac
Extras
  • Audio guide in eight languages
  • Garden café L'Augustine
What They Offer
Audio guide €6.50, more than two hours in eight languages
Café L'Augustine in the garden
Cloakroom Free cloakroom in the Hôtel Biron
Visit duration 1.5–2 hours
Timed entry required No

Accessibility

The museum publishes an accessibility page with visiting conditions; accessible toilets on the first floor. Some garden paths are gravel.

Age limits

None.

What to pack

Ticket on your phone, proof of eligibility for free entry, small backpack only

What to wear

Comfortable shoes for the gravel garden paths

Not allowed

Suitcases and large bags, non-umbrella strollers, touching the sculptures, flash photography

Amenities

L'Augustine café in the garden, free cloakroom, shop at 79 rue de Varenne, restrooms, audio guides (€6.50)

Tips for visiting Musée Rodin, Paris

  • Book a timed ticket online to skip the ticket queue.
  • Visit the garden first on sunny days, then the house galleries.
  • Look for the Camille Claudel room on the first floor.
  • Combine your visit with Les Invalides nearby.
  • Use the free first Sunday entry in winter, but expect crowds.

Admission tickets

Prices and how to get tickets.

Official entry ticket

Musée Rodin: Museum and Garden Ticket

Official admission to the Hôtel Biron and the sculpture garden.

  • Museum collections
  • Sculpture garden
Ticket prices

€14 standard admission (museum and garden); free on the first Sunday of the month October–March and for eligible visitors such as young people and arts students

Opening hours

Open now · 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM · Last entry 5:45 PM

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Visitor policy

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Cancellation and prepayment
Tickets are generally non-refundable; check the museum's booking terms.
Children and admission
Young visitors are among those entitled to free admission with proof.
Groups
Groups must book in advance with the museum.
Pets
Only assistance dogs are admitted.
Photography
Personal photography without flash is generally allowed in the permanent collection; some temporary exhibitions forbid it.
Bags
Large bags and suitcases must be left in the cloakroom or are refused; bags are checked at the entrance.
Smoking
Not permitted inside the museum.
Accepted payment
Online via the official ticket shop or at the museum by card. VISAMasterCard
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Answers based on the Musée Rodin's official visitor information.

Booking

A standard ticket costs about 14 euros (roughly USD 16) in 2026 and covers the house and the sculpture garden. Check the official website for reduced rates and the current list of visitors who enter free.

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