Rodin Museum & Sculpture Garden Entry Tickets Paris

The Rodin Museum in the Hôtel Biron

The museum is set in the Hôtel Biron at 77 Rue de Varenne, in the 7th arrondissement, a handsome 18th-century mansion with tall windows and a garden at the back. Rodin rented rooms here from 1908 and used the building as a studio, and when he gave his works to the state in 1916 the mansion became the museum that opened in 1919. Many visitors ask whether the Rodin Museum in Paris is worth visiting: it is one of the most peaceful and rewarding museums in the city.

Your ticket gives access to the collections, the garden and the temporary exhibition on the day you choose. Rodin Museum opening hours change by season and the museum is usually closed on Mondays, so check your date in the booking panel. To get there, take metro line 13 to Varenne or lines 8 and 13 to Invalides. Allow two hours or more, especially in fine weather.

Inside the Museum: The Kiss and the Great Works

The rooms of the Hôtel Biron present Rodin's career in a clear route that follows the development of his technique. Here you find the marble version of The Kiss, one of the most loved sculptures in the world, alongside plaster studies, bronzes and works in terracotta. Notice how he treats bodies, hands and faces with an intensity that broke from academic tradition.

The museum also shows works by Camille Claudel, Rodin's student and collaborator, and pieces from his personal collection. The loop layout on each floor is accessible for reduced mobility, and there is room to move between galleries without crowding. Many guests search for a Rodin Museum guided tour, but with clear labels the visit works very well on your own.

The Sculpture Garden: The Thinker and The Gates of Hell

The garden stretches over about three hectares and is a highlight in its own right. Here you see The Thinker, perhaps the most famous sculpture ever made, along with The Gates of Hell, the huge bronze doorway he worked on for decades, and The Burghers of Calais. The works stand among lawns, trees and clipped hedges, so you look at them in natural light and from many angles.

Beyond the sculptures, the garden contains a rose garden, ornamental beds, a terrace and a quiet relaxation area. It is a pleasant place to sit after the museum rooms. The garden closes at nightfall, so from November the closing time can be earlier, around five in the afternoon. The best time to visit the Rodin Museum garden is a sunny morning or late afternoon in spring and summer.

Planning Your Visit Around Les Invalides

The museum is close to Les Invalides, where Napoleon's tomb lies, and to the Musée d'Orsay and the Eiffel Tower area, so it fits naturally into a day of sightseeing on the Left Bank. Last admission is 45 minutes before closing, so arrive well in advance if you want to see both the museum and the garden.

Some visitors are entitled to free entry, including young people from the EU and EEA aged under 26 on presentation of a photo ID, and everyone on certain first Sundays of the month. The ticket on this page gives you a fixed booked entry, which is helpful if you want certainty about your visit. Comfortable shoes are recommended.