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Rodin Museum

ArchitectureArtClosed todayFrom $15Benjamin Franklin Parkway & 22nd Street (SEPTA bus 32, 33, 38, 43, 48)

Movie-theatre magnate Jules Mastbaum assembled the greatest Rodin collection outside France between 1923 and 1926, then gave it to Philadelphia along with a building to house it. French architect Paul Cret and landscape designer Jacques Greber designed the Beaux-Arts pavilion and formal garden, which opened on Benjamin Franklin Parkway in November 1929. Roughly 150 bronzes, marbles and plasters are on view, including a cast of The Gates of Hell flanking the entrance, The Burghers of Calais, Eternal Springtime and the museum's marble of The Kiss. The Rodin Museum is administered by the Philadelphia Museum of Art and reopened in 2012 after a three-year, nine-million-dollar restoration.

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Getting there

2151 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130, United States

Nearest station: Benjamin Franklin Parkway & 22nd Street (SEPTA bus 32, 33, 38, 43, 48), 21st Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway (SEPTA bus), Suburban Station (SEPTA Regional Rail, approx. 1.3 km)

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Hours

Mon10:00–17:00
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuTodayClosed
Fri10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

Admission

From $15

Seniors 65+ $14; students with ID $7; youth 13-18 and children 12 and under free; members free. Admission is included with a Philadelphia Museum of Art ticket. The Dorrance H. Hamilton Garden in front of the museum is free to enter year-round.

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Visitor Information

How much does Rodin Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to Rodin Museum is $15. Seniors 65+ $14; students with ID $7; youth 13-18 and children 12 and under free; members free. Admission is included with a Philadelphia Museum of Art ticket. The Dorrance H. Hamilton Garden in front of the museum is free to enter year-round.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Rodin Museum?
Rodin Museum is open Monday 10am-5pm; Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm; closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The garden is open free to the public year-round.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Rodin Museum?
Rodin Museum is located at 2151 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130, United States, in the Benjamin Franklin Parkway / Fairmount area of Philadelphia. The nearest stations are Benjamin Franklin Parkway & 22nd Street (SEPTA bus 32, 33, 38, 43, 48), 21st Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway (SEPTA bus), Suburban Station (SEPTA Regional Rail, approx. 1.3 km).
What can I see at Rodin Museum?
Beaux-Arts jewel box on the Parkway holding the largest Rodin collection outside Paris, from The Thinker to The Gates of Hell. Current highlights include The Thinker, Rodin's Hands, Copy of Rodin's "The Kiss".
Do I need to book Rodin Museum 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 Rodin Museum?
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.

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