A Museum Born from an Artist’s Gift
Housed in the elegant Hôtel Biron, the Musée Rodin grew from Auguste Rodin’s extraordinary bequest to France in 1916: his works, his collections, and his copyrights — entrusted on the condition that a museum be dedicated to them.
Opened in 1919, it remains an intimate journey through an artist’s world.
Between sunlit galleries and a sculpture garden scented with roses, you’ll meet iconic works — The Thinker, The Kiss, The Gates of Hell — as well as tender portraits, experimental plasters, and the hand’s restless search for form.
Allow time to linger: the garden invites you to slow down, notice textures, and let the city fall quiet behind the hedges..
Musée Rodin Visiting timetable
See the full schedule below (hours vary by season, exhibitions, and holidays)
Musée Rodin Closing Days
Closed on Mondays, 1 January, 1 May, and 25 December; occasional closures for restoration or events
Where is Located
77 Rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris, France
How to Get to the Musée Rodin
In the 7th arrondissement near Les Invalides, the museum is easy to reach by métro, RER, bus, bike, or on foot.
By Train
Take Métro Line 13 to Varenne (a few minutes’ walk) or Line 8 to Invalides; RER C also stops at Invalides. From either, follow signs along Rue de Varenne to the museum entrance.
By Car
Driving in central Paris can be slow and parking is limited. Nearby underground car parks exist, but public transport or taxi/ride-hailing is usually more convenient.
By Bus
Buses 69, 82, 87, and 92 serve the area. Check current schedules as routes can change with works and events.
On Foot
A pleasant stroll from Les Invalides, the Musée d’Orsay, or even across the Seine from the Trocadéro brings you to the Hôtel Biron gardens.
Highlights of the Musée Rodin
Meet The Thinker and The Kiss up close, wander the sculpture garden’s shaded alleys, and step through Hôtel Biron’s luminous salons where clay and light converse.
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Musée Rodin
The Sculpture Garden
Bronzes emerge among clipped hedges and rose beds: The Thinker broods, the Burghers of Calais gather in silent resolve, and Paris hums just beyond the walls.
Masterpieces in Marble & Bronze
From the tenderness of The Kiss to the tumult of The Gates of Hell, the museum reveals Rodin’s range — sensual, dramatic, and deeply human.
Hôtel Biron & Studios
Light-washed rooms hold plasters, studies, and portraits. You’ll glimpse an artist’s thinking in fragments, hands, and recomposed bodies.
Curiosities about the Musée Rodin
Quick answers to the most common questions about the museum, the garden, and Rodin’s enduring masterpieces.
Buy a ticket for the Musée Rodin
Visit the Hôtel Biron and its gardens — a haven for sculpture lovers in the 7th arrondissement.
Secure your preferred entry time to avoid queues and make the most of the calm, open-air displays.