The Complete Musée Rodin Guide 2026

What visitors ask before going to the Musée Rodin

Practical basics, tickets, booking and route — everything you need before the visit, in order.

01 Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–18:30, last admission 17:45. Closed Mondays year-round, and on January 1, May 1 and December 25.

02 Best time to visit

Right at opening (10:00) on a weekday for the quietest galleries and garden; the museum fills up between 11:00 and 15:00 when tour groups arrive.

03 Location

In the 7th arrondissement at 77 Rue de Varenne, next to Les Invalides, on the Left Bank.

04 How long to stay

Most visitors spend 1.5–2.5 hours, including the 3-hectare sculpture garden. A focused visit on the signature works alone can be done in 90–120 minutes.

05 Getting there

Metro Varenne (Line 13) or Invalides (Lines 8 and 13); RER C to Invalides. Several bus lines stop nearby.

06 Facilities & accessibility

Ramps, an elevator to all levels, loanable wheelchairs, an accessible café and adapted garden paths are available — check the museum's official accessibility page for full details.

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Rodin tickets & prices

€14 per adult; free for under-18s and EU/EEA residents aged 18–25. The first Sunday of the month (October–March) is also free.

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All 11 must-see works

Every must-see work at the Musée Rodin with its exact location — sculptures, garden pieces and all.

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Highlights — the 11 must-see works

Every work on this list is from MuseCat's verified must-see selection, with the exact room it hangs in.

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Practical tips

Small things that save time once you are there.

Arrive right at 10:00 opening for the emptiest galleries and garden.

Booking isn't required for individual visitors, but is recommended for weekends and sunny days when the garden fills up — and mandatory for groups of 10 or more.

The 3-hectare sculpture garden (included in your ticket) holds outdoor casts of The Thinker and The Gates of Hell — don't skip it even on a short visit.

The Gates of Hell, The Kiss, The Thinker and The Burghers of Calais are all on view here.

An audio guide (€6.50, 8 languages) adds context on Rodin's life and key works.

There's a café inside the garden (L'Augustine) — expect it to be busy around midday.

Nearby

Things to see and do nearby once you are done.

Musée d'Orsay ≈15–20 minute walk

The world’s great collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painting, in a former railway station.

Frequently asked questions

How much is admission to the Musée Rodin?

€14 per adult. Free for under-18s (with ID) and EU/EEA residents aged 18–25 (with ID); free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month, October through March.

Do I need to book in advance?

Not required for individual visitors, but recommended on weekends and sunny days, and mandatory for groups of 10+.

Which works should I not miss?

The Thinker, The Kiss and The Gates of Hell are the three most-visited, alongside The Burghers of Calais.

How long does a visit take?

Most visitors spend 1.5–2.5 hours, including the sculpture garden.

Is an audio guide worth it?

Yes if you want context on Rodin's life and works — available for €6.50 in 8 languages.

What visitors ask before going to the Musée Rodin

Rodin tickets & prices

All 11 must-see works

Highlights — the 11 must-see works

The Thinker

The Gates of Hell

The Burghers of Calais

Monument to Balzac

Meditation (The Inner Voice)

The Age of Bronze

The Kiss

Danaïd

The Cathedral

Portrait of Père Tanguy

The Walking Man

Don't walk past the paintings you came for

Practical tips

Nearby

Frequently asked questions