The Rodin Museum (Musee de Rodin) is probably one of the lesser known galleries in Paris and celebrates the work of August Rodin who died in 1917 when he donated all of his work to the state of Paris.
What's here?
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Advantages: A wonderful collection of 1 artist's works Disadvantages: Too crowded in summer and hot in the house
The Rodin Museum (Musee de Rodin) is probably one of the lesser known galleries in Paris and celebrates the work of August Rodin who died in 1917 when he donated all of his work to the state of Paris.
What's here?
Most of Rodin's famous sculptures are on view at the Rodin Museum. Before visiting the museum I will admit that I head heard of Rodin but had only heard of his most famous works such as the Thinker.
... ...that is a former hotel as well as in the grounds and garden of the house. The whole museum will take you less than 2 hours to visit if you take your time and you could do it in half an hour if pushed.
As this is one of the lesser known attractions in Paris the house may seem a little shabby in comparison to grander places such as the Louvre but this is reflected in the entrance price and it is the art that is on show not the immaculately ... more
The Rodin Museum (Musee de Rodin) is probably one of the lesser known galleries in Paris and celebrates the work of August Rodin who died in 1917 when he donated all of his work to the state of Paris.
What's here?
Most of Rodin's famous sculptures are on view at the Rodin Museum. Before visiting the museum I will admit that I head heard of Rodin but had only heard of his most famous works such as the Thinker.
The museum is located in a large house that is a former hotel as well as in the grounds and garden of the house. The whole museum will take you less than 2 hours to visit if you take your time and you could do it in half an hour if pushed.
As this is one of the lesser known attractions in Paris the house may seem a little shabby in comparison to grander places such as the Louvre but this is reflected in the entrance price and it is the art that is on show not the immaculately painted walls.
The grounds, however, are very well kept and offer a glittering array of flowers and fauna that perfectly complement Rodin's work. The most famous works in the garden include The Gates of Hell which are made from bronze as well as the Thinker.
There is a lovely new section that offers views of aroudn 20 works in a self conatiend unit that is beautifully lit: even on a bright summer day!
Inside there are two floors of sculptures by Rodin as well as a range of paintings by famous artists including Van Gogh, Monet and Renoir... there are only a few paintings though and they are not amongst the artists most famous works but are well worth seeing. The sculptures are well spaced out in the room and an informal atmosphere and lots of chairs dotted around allows people to sit and think and take in the atmosphere.
There were lots of local students here when I visited sketching the sculptures which really added to the artisan feel of the place.
All the sculptures have a label attached including the date and name but explanations are in FRENCH only so a guide book may help to translate for you if you do not parlour francais!
Shop and facilities: Of course there is a gift shop that sells a glittering array of books etc about Rodin as well as postcards. Although it is obviously a commercial concern the shop sells very reasonably priced postcards of Rodin's works as well as some very good children's books.
In the gardens, you will find a cafe which offers a good range of drinks and snacks and tables both outside and inside overlooking the main house. This is also where you will find the toilets (small charge payable locally)
Access: Printed guides are provided free of charge in the main house (in a variety of languages).
There is no disabled access to the 2nd floor of the house but I think that wheelchair users should be able to access the ground floor and gardens easily.
An audio tape with commentary on the exhibitions is available in a variety of languages for a small charge (payable locally).
NOTE: You are not allowed to carry large bags around the main house and these must be checked in (hand bags are permitted though).
Cost: 5 Euros for adults aged over 25 3 Euros for concessionaires (including adults aged 18 to 25)
The cost of entry is for both the museum and the gardens or you can pay 1 Euro to visit the gardens only.
Opening times: In the summer the gardens and house are open from 9.30am until 5.45pm and the last entry is at 5.15pm.
How to get there? The Musee de Rodin is not the most easy place to find and it is not found on a huge number of maps but it is within easy walking distance of the main RER station INVALIDES and is close to the Museum of Natural History (just around the corner in fact!)
The best station to exit at is Invalides and it is then about a ten minute walk to the Musuem (it is not signposted at all until you get a few streets away so mark your map before you get there!)
Advantages: superb sculptures Disadvantages: grounds look threadbare in winter
I've just returned from a short stay in Paris, and i feel i must recommend the Musee Rodin. Perhaps the fact that it is not one of the better known attractions in Paris accounts for the excellent value this museum gives - i.e. the entrance fee isn't highly over-inflated as with some Parisian sites i could (and probably will in due course) name.
I'm not a great sculpture person, but i had heard good things about this museum, and my first surprise ... ...) for entry into the garden, which contains several large sculptures, and 3 Euros for entry to the garden and main building combined. There aren't many attractions in Paris that start at one Euro!
The garden is a little "threadbare" in November, but i am willing to put up with that in exchange for the room to move about without hordes of people, and the lack of crowds meant that i was able to devote as much time as i wanted to each exhibit, and ...
perfect 01.12.2004
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Advantages: Gardens, beautiful sculptures Disadvantages: Can be crowded in the house
A wonderful little museum, with some exceptional sculptures. Based in Rodin's former residence, this is a fairly small place but well worth a visit. Of course the classics like The Thinker and The Burghers of Calais are here, along with many other works including some beautiful marble sculptures and the amazing Gates of Hell. The museum also contains works collected by Rodin including paintings by Van Gogh and Renoir,
The Museum has front and back ... ...I've visited, and the back garden in particular is a great place to sit and relax for a while. There is also a café, with prices that aren't too unreasonable. One could rush round the museum in under an hour, but it is worth at least a full morning or afternoon to appreciate Rodin's talent at leisure. The Museum is near Invalides, and is open every day except Monday. Admission, at the time of writing (2000) is 28 Francs for adults, free for under ...
BennyOnTheLoose 11.08.2000
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Advantages: Exquisite sculptures. Disadvantages: Sometimes there is a queue to get in.
This museum is less well known than the Louvre but it is well worth the visit. I have been there twice now and am still amazed at how life like the sculptures are. It is devoted to the sculptor Rodin and houses his famous works such as the Thinker (a man sitting with with his forehead rested against his fist rather like Bruce Forsythes famous pose). The marble that is used is truly brought to life by Rodin and the material which started off looking ... ...they would be soft to touch. My favorite statue is the Kiss which depicts two lovers entwined and is one of the most romantic works of art that I know. I had to be content with just buying a poster of it as miniture models were a few hundred pounds!
The museum is quite small unlike the Louvre which would take days to see all of it so you only need a couple of hours there. You can also stroll in the pleasant surounding gardens which have a few more ...
tiggy77 02.05.2001
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