Musée Rodin

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Permanent Collections

Camille Claudel Collection

A dedicated room holds the world's largest collection of works by sculptor Camille Claudel, Rodin's pupil and collaborator, including the bronze masterpiece L'Âge mûr (The Mature Age).

Permanent collection€14

The Kiss

A luminous marble of two entwined lovers inspired by Paolo and Francesca from Dante's Inferno. Commissioned by the French state and carved between 1888 and 1898.

Permanent collection€14

The Gates of Hell

Rodin's monumental, never-finished bronze portal teeming with over 200 figures drawn from Dante's Inferno. The work served as the source for many of his most famous individual sculptures.

Permanent collection€14

Monument to the Burghers of Calais

Rodin's group monument to six citizens who offered their lives to lift the 1347 English siege of Calais, modelled as individuals confronting their fate together. On view in the garden.

Permanent collection€14

The Thinker

Rodin's most famous bronze: a powerful seated nude lost in contemplation, conceived in 1880 for The Gates of Hell and enlarged to monumental scale in 1904. A highlight of the sculpture garden.

Permanent collection€14

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Visitor Information

How much does Musée Rodin cost?

Standard adult admission to Musée Rodin is €14. Free for under-18s and EU/EEA residents aged 18-25; free admission first Sunday of the month, October to March. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Musée Rodin?

Musée Rodin is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00-18:30 (last entry 17:45). Closed Mondays, 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Musée Rodin?

Musée Rodin is located at 77 rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris, France, in the 7e arrondissement area of Paris. The nearest stations are Varenne (Métro 13), Invalides (Métro 8 & 13, RER C) and Saint-François-Xavier (Métro 13).

What can I see at Musée Rodin?

Auguste Rodin's sculptures in an 18th-century mansion and rose garden, home to The Thinker, The Kiss and The Gates of Hell. Current highlights include Camille Claudel Collection, The Kiss and The Gates of Hell.

Do I need to book Musée Rodin in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Musée Rodin?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.