The Musée Rodin (Rodin Museum) is one of Paris’s most relaxing museums — a beautiful 18th-century mansion (the Hôtel Biron) surrounded by a 7-acre sculpture garden where you’ll find Rodin’s most famous works, including The Thinker, The Kiss, and The Gates of Hell. It’s open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Standard entry is €15, and a reserved access mobile ticket lets you pass security and walk straight in without fumbling at the ticket desk.
⚡ Quick Facts — Rodin Museum
📍 Address: 77 rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris
📅 Best time to book: April-September book in advance (1-2 weeks for preferred timeslots). The rest of the year bookings are more flexible and even day-of can be possible.
💵 Price range: €15 (adult) | Combined Ticket with Musee D’Orsay €25 (adult) on musee-rodin.fr
⏰ Opening Hours: Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am. to 6.30pm. Last entry at 5.45pm. Closed Mondays.
⛔ Holiday Closures: May 1, December 25, January 1
⏱️ Duration: Museum + Gardens 1.5 hours. Consider extra time to enjoy gardens.
🚇 Metro: Varenne (Line 13) or Invalides (Lines 8 & 13)
♿ Accessibility: Fully accessible with step-free maps available at the entrance.
💡 Pro tip: Museum is manageable and can be combined with other sites like Musee D’Orsay (combined ticket offered), Invalides or the Eiffel Tower.
⭐ To Book Combined Rodin+Musee D’Orsay visit Rodin Museum official website musee-rodin.fr
Why we love the Musée Rodin (and why you will too)
After years of welcoming friends and family to Paris, the Musée Rodin is one of the first places we send first-time visitors who want something beautiful but not exhausting. If the Louvre and Orsay leave you with sore feet and museum fatigue, this is the antidote.
Here’s the thing most guidebooks won’t say plainly: half of the experience here is outdoors. Rodin’s massive bronzes sit in a manicured garden of roses, clipped hedges, and a long reflecting pool. You can stroll, sit on a bench, grab a coffee, and actually breathe — all while surrounded by world-famous sculpture. It’s the rare Paris museum where you leave feeling calmer than when you arrived.
This museum is refreshingly manageable. The collection is dedicated almost entirely to one artist, so you’re not deciding which of 35,000 works to see or skip. You can take in the highlights in about 90 minutes, or linger for half a day in the garden. For travelers who feel overwhelmed by Paris’s bigger museums, the Rodin Museum is a gift you will most certainly enjoy.
What to see at the Musée Rodin
François Auguste René Rodin (1840–1917) was a revolutionary French artist who like his contemporaries Monet and Degas, worked outside the rigid formal traditions of the art world to create expressive and real sculptures. His works are famous for their rich, textured surfaces and raw, expressive emotion
Here are the works you don’t want to miss — most are easy to find, and several are right in the Rodin Museum garden.
🗿 The Thinker (Le Penseur) — The most famous sculpture in the world sits in the garden, not inside. Originally designed as part of The Gates of Hell, he was later cast on his own. This is the photo everyone comes for.
💋 The Kiss (Le Baiser) — A breathtaking white marble of two embracing lovers, displayed indoors in the Hôtel Biron. It’s smaller and more intimate than people expect, and genuinely moving up close.
🔥 The Gates of Hell (La Porte de l’Enfer) — A monumental bronze doorway swarming with over 180 figures, inspired by Dante’s Inferno. Rodin worked on it for 37 years and never finished it. Look closely — you’ll spot a tiny version of The Thinker at the top.
🛡️ The Burghers of Calais — A powerful group sculpture of six men in a moment of sacrifice. One of Rodin’s most emotionally raw works, also in the garden.
🎭 The Camille Claudel rooms — Don’t skip these. Claudel was Rodin’s student, collaborator, and lover, and a brilliant sculptor in her own right. Her work is rarely shown elsewhere, and it’s some of the most intense in the museum.
🏛️ The Hôtel Biron itself — The mansion is a work of art too. Rodin lived and worked here, and the restored rooms show his sculptures in elegant, light-filled salons rather than sterile gallery boxes.
🌳 The Sculpture Garden — Nearly 7 acres of greenery dotted with bronzes. In spring and early summer the roses bloom and it’s one of the prettiest spots in the whole city. Many Parisians come just for the garden.
🇫🇷 Les Frenchies Tip
This is a great museum to visit in the late afternoon, when you’ve already done a morning of sightseeing and want something gentler. Finish with a coffee or a glass of wine in the garden café, L’Augustine. The atmosphere is calm and a perfect ending to the day. Note that last entry to the museum is at 5:45pm
Musée Rodin tickets & prices (2026)
The Rodin Museum can be visited individually or in combination with other Paris museums and sites outlined below. Many of these sites are less-crowded and are some of Paris’s most interesting museums. The location and manageability of the Rodin Museum makes these combinations worth considering.
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Ticket |
Price |
What’s Included |
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Standard Admission |
€15 |
Mansion + sculpture garden + temporary exhibition. |
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Reserved Access Mobile Ticket |
€15 |
Same access, booked ahead — walk straight in. |
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Rodin+Musee D’Orsay Combo |
€25 Special Combo price |
Both museums (great value, they’re a 15-min walk apart). To book special combo ticket go to official website: musee-rodin.fr |
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Rodin + Musée de l’Armée / Invalides Combo |
€26 Special Combo Price |
Neighboring sites – litterally next-door neighbors. Musee de l’Armee (Invalides) offers a fascinating view of French history including Napoleon’s tomb. |
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Rodin + Quai Branly Combo |
€29 |
This museum combination gives you Rodin plus the unique collection of the Quai Branly. This museum features indigenous works from around the world in a modern building with an amazing vertical garden. The Quai Branly is close to the Eiffel Tower and a short RER C ride away from the Musee Rodin. Official website: quaibranly.fr |
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Musee Rodin Audio Guide (add on to standard ticket) |
€6.50 |
2+ hours self-guided tour of the Rodin Museum, available in English |
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Under 18 |
Free |
Visitors of All Nationalities Under 18 |
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Free admission: The museum is free for everyone on the first Sunday of each month, October through March. Lovely in theory — but expect crowds and longer waits, so it’s a trade-off.
🇫🇷 LES FRENCHIES TIP: If you’re also visiting the Musée d’Orsay, get the combo ticket (€25). The two museums are an easy 15-minute walk apart along the Seine — Rodin and the Impressionists in one ticket, and you save a few euros. It’s the single best-value option on this page for most travelers. (available on official website musee-rodin.fr
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Does Musee Rodin actually need a skip-the-line ticket?
We’ll be straight with you, because that’s how we do things. The Musée Rodin is not the Louvre. It sees around 700,000 visitors a year (the Louvre sees over 8 million), so you won’t face the kind of brutal, hours-long lines you’d hit at the bigger sites. On a quiet weekday morning in winter, you could probably walk up and buy a ticket without much fuss, particularly after the high season (April-September).
when is a Reserved Access (skip the line) ticket worth it?
- Spring and summer (April–September) — when the garden is in bloom, the queues at the ticket desk are real, especially mid-morning and on weekends.
- First Sunday of the month (free days) — busy, and worth pre-booking to avoid the crowd.
- If your Paris time is tight — and let’s be honest, it always is. A mobile ticket means you scan a QR code and walk in. No standing in line, no exchanging cash at the desk, no language barrier.
- If your plans might change — this is the big one. A refundable ticket lets you cancel free until 11:59 PM the day before. Paris weather and jet lag are unpredictable; flexibility is worth a lot.
For the 30 seconds it takes to book, most of our readers decide the convenience and peace of mind are worth it — and it directly supports the official museum, since these are real tickets, not resold ones.
🇫🇷 Know Before You Go
A reserved access, skip-the-line ticket lets you bypass the ticket queue, but everyone still goes through a quick security check at the entrance.
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Musee Rodin Opening hours
- Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Last admission: 5:45 PM (ticket office closes one hour before the museum)
- Closed: Mondays, January 1, May 1, and December 25
- Early closing: December 24 and 31 at 5:30 PM
🇫🇷 LES FRENCHIES TIP: Arrive right at 10:00 AM or after 3:00 PM. Late morning is the busiest window, especially with tour groups. Come at opening and you’ll often have The Thinker almost to yourself for that perfect photo.
How to get to the Musée Rodin
Address: 77 Rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris (in the elegant 7th arrondissement, near Les Invalides)
- Ⓜ️ Metro: Varenne (Line 13) — the closest, about a 2-minute walk — or Invalides (Lines 8 & 13)
- 🚂 RER: Invalides (Line C)
- 🚍 Bus: 69, 82, 87, 92
The museum sits right next to Les Invalides (Napoleon’s Tomb and the Army Museum) and is a short, pleasant walk from the Musée d’Orsay. It’s also walkable from the Eiffel Tower if you enjoy a stroll. This makes it easy to pair with other 7th-arrondissement sights in a single day.
How much time do you need?
- The highlights: about 1 to 1.5 hours
- A relaxed visit with the garden and café: 2 to 3 hours
- First-time art lovers who want to read everything: plan for half a day
This is a great museum to visit in the late afternoon, when you’ve already done a morning of sightseeing and want something gentler. Finish with a coffee or a glass of wine in the garden café, L’Augustine.
Combine it with nearby sights
One of the best things about the Rodin is its location. Within easy walking distance:
- Les Invalides & Napoleon’s Tomb — literally next door. The combo ticket (€26) covers both.
- Musée d’Orsay — the Impressionist masterpiece collection, 15 minutes on foot. Combo ticket €25.
- Eiffel Tower — about a 20-minute walk or one quick Metro hop.
- Musée du Quai Branly – The striking modern architecture of this museum features vertical garden walls. The museum collection is dedicated to indigenous arts and cultures around the world.
- Rue Cler — a charming pedestrian market street nearby, perfect for lunch.
🇫🇷 LES FRENCHIES TIP: A perfect low-stress Paris day in the 7th: start at the Musée Rodin at opening, walk to Les Invalides, lunch on Rue Cler, then finish at the Eiffel Tower for sunset. All within a 20-minute radius.
Practical tips before you go
- Bags: Suitcases and large bags aren’t allowed (security rules). Small backpacks are fine, and there’s a free cloakroom at the entrance.
- No air conditioning: The mansion’s galleries are not air-conditioned. On a summer heatwave day, the garden is your friend — and bring water.
- Photos: Allowed (no flash indoors). The garden is a photographer’s dream.
- Café: L’Augustine in the garden serves light meals, coffee, and afternoon treats — a lovely break, not a tourist trap.
- Paris Museum Pass: The Rodin Museum is included. The pass costs €85 (2 days), €105 (4 days), or €125 (6 days). It only pays off if you’re visiting several major sites per day. If the Rodin is one of just one or two of your planned attractions in the interary for your trip, skip the pass and book a single ticket instead. For more information on the pass see our review here.
- Accessibility: The museum is wheelchair accessible, with adapted restrooms and free entry for visitors with disabilities and a companion.
Is the Musée Rodin worth visiting?
Honestly? Yes — and especially for the type of traveler who finds the mega-museums draining. You get genuinely world-famous art, a gorgeous garden, a beautiful historic mansion, and a calm, walkable experience, all at a reasonable price. It’s one of the few Paris museums where the setting is as memorable as the art.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Musee Rodin
Is the Rodin Museum worth visiting?
Yes — and especially for the type of traveler who finds the mega-museums draining. You get genuinely world-famous art, a gorgeous garden, a beautiful historic mansion, and a calm, walkable experience, all at a reasonable price. It’s among the few Paris attractions where the setting is as memorable as the art.
How much does it cost to visit the Rodin Museum?
Standard admission is €14. Children under 18 and EU residents aged 18–25 enter free. Combo tickets with the Musée d’Orsay (€25) or Les Invalides offer good value. A skip-the-line mobile ticket starts at the standard price.
What are the Rodin Museum’s opening hours?
The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, with last admission at 5:45 PM. It is closed on Mondays, January 1, May 1, and December 25.
Where is the Rodin Museum located?
At 77 Rue de Varenne in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, next to Les Invalides. The nearest Metro is Varenne (Line 13), about a 2-minute walk.
Is The Thinker at the Rodin Museum?
Yes. The Thinker is displayed outdoors in the sculpture garden — it’s one of the museum’s main highlights and the most photographed sculpture on site.
Do I need to book tickets in advance for the Rodin Museum?
It’s smart to book ahead in spring and summer, on weekends, and on the free first-Sunday-of-the-month days, when lines at the ticket desk build up. A skip-the-line mobile ticket lets you pass security and walk straight in and can be cancelled free until the day before.
How Long Should I spend at the Rodin Museum?
Plan for 1 to 1.5 hours for the highlights, or 2 to 3 hours if you want to enjoy the garden and café at a relaxed pace.
Is The Rodin Museum Covered by the Paris Museum Pass?
Yes, it’s covered. The pass is worth it only if you’re visiting several major museums and monuments; for a one-off Rodin visit, a single ticket is the better choice. For combining the Rodin Museum with other sites (Musee D’Orsay, Invalides, Quay Branly) it makes sense if these sites are part of a multi-day, multi-attraction itinerary.
Is the Rodin Museum Good for Kids
It’s one of the more kid-friendly museums in Paris — the garden gives children room to move, and the museum offers a tablet-based treasure hunt (ages 6+) that turns the visit into a game. For details see the official Museum website at musee-rodin.fr