Being here makes me feel so happy. I love everything about this experience... The Château, the gardens, the sculptures... and people watching, of course. While here, I'm hearing multiple languages and seeing people from around the world loving all of it too. Art is a universal language. Feeling inspired to be present in the moment and to enjoy the garden and the glorious views. We gave ourselves four hours to linger and to take in all of it. Never be rushed when you come here... It's worth spending extra time taking it all in. So beautiful! And having champagne and treats in the café is a bonus! read more

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This is a fantastic museum in the heart of Paris. Huge collection. Unfortunately they let people take photos for weddings and influencers. They are during prime tourist time. They should consider having a separate time for the influencers and the wedding people, charging more for them, but also not impacting all of the other paying visitors. Losing stars because of the negative impact of all the wedding and influencers types that made the visit disappointing. read more

Having seen Rodin's work in famous art institutions across the world, it was a special experience to see his work that spanned his full career in one place. It was extra special that the museum itself is his former residence, especially since the gardens were such a stunning backdrop for his sculptures. We arrived at the museum a few minutes before it opened, and after a brief wait, we were admitted into the museum gardens. We took our time exploring the gardens and seeking out the sculptures tucked away among the shrubs and trees. Even in the Winter, the garden was beautiful - I can only imagine how it looks in the Spring when everything is in full bloom. We then entered the museum, which showcased his earliest work up until his final masterpieces. It felt like we had the museum to ourselves, which allowed us to take our time in each room. Even so, we made our way through the gallery rooms in less than an hour. Since it was around Christmas, there was a gorgeous Christmas tree at the base of the spiral staircase (which seemed to be a popular photo op). I recommend visiting the Rodin museum - especially if you're a fan of his work - and are looking for a scenic yet peaceful museum experience. read more

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Came here on a recent trip to Paris. I had been to the Rodin museum in Philadelphia and enjoyed that so of course I wanted to come to this one! Very cool museum with lots to look at. Of course, Rodin's Gates of Hell is here so it was worth it just to see that! read more

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One of my favorite museums in Paris. I could walk here all day. There's so many little corners where you can stop and take a seat away from the crowds. I was having a Midnight in Paris moment when we entered as it started drizzling. Annoying to some, buy magical to me. My first time here was the first time I visited almost 20 years ago. I remember being in awe at everything I saw. I was in constant amazement at all the figures I saw. And that was just outside. Don't even get me started on the actual museum. It was just as magical this time around. I decided to take a stroll around the garden then stopped to rest in that little corner where certain pieces were behind a glass door. Just by the gates of hell. All I kept saying during my walk was how crazy it is that not more people come here. It's never as crowded as the other smaller museums, but has so much to offer as far as getting more bang for your buck. The garden area alone is worth the entry fee. There's a perfect spot where you're standing in front of the thinker and behind it is the Eiffel Tower. You honestly cannot get better than that. Don't forget to go inside the museum. I saw a bunch of students in random corners drawing one of the figures. It was so nice to see. See you again next time. read more

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The first Sunday of every month is FREE museum day for a large number of museums in Paris. We chose the Musee Rodan to visit. What can be said of the grand master of sculpture that hasn't already been said ? It's notable that Rodan donated all of his works to France allowing us ordinary people to marvel at his works. We also tried to visit the Monet museum but the line was over an hour long. If you take advantage of the FREE day go to your primary museum first. read more

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A beautiful museum! Rodin's works are lovely to enjoy in a beautiful, intimate space. The thinker is featured outside in a lovely garden, most other works are inside. We spent about 45 mins here for a quick stop but art lovers could likely spend 2-3 hours here. Highly recommend! read more

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Compared to other museums in Paris, it was a bit smaller, quieter, and less crowded. It's a simple walk through rooms full of beautifully detailed work. Due to all the sculptures, if you are wear a backpack they will ask you to wear it in front of you as a precaution. There is an outside exhibit in a garden area that is really nice to walk through on a sunny day or to just sit and enjoy the views. If it is a wet day, it does get a bit muddy with puddles so be warned as your shoes may get dirty. read more

So So So beautiful. An iconic staple when visiting Paris. I'm not going to lie, while I am a fan of art, I was 100% there for the architecture. We had been in Europe for almost two weeks at this point and I was art'Ed out. I have been dreaming of the staircase and floors in this space sine before I knew what it was.I had visited once beofre when I was a teenager and was more interested in the art - not that the art isn;t interesting, it absolutely is and museum is very interesting. But I'm at a point in my life where I am planning my dream home and I was her for the inspo specifically on this trip. It was also quite exciting as we were there just after fashion week and could still see the Dior set that was in the beginning stages of being disassembled. The gardens are beautiful as well. There are Van Gough's, community involvement. It is such an interesting space, I'm just being honest about my intentions for the visit on my latest trip. I do recommend getting the audio guide, but be warned it is a bit cumbersome. ladies, or men with long hair, consider wearing it up - my hair kept pulling thr ear buds off my ears. We were also in a bit of hurry, as we had a photoshoot planned for that evening and had to prepare for that. One thing I would change, or maybe add, is a tour about the home. I have had conversations about this space specifically, so I know I'm not alone in my deep love and admiration for this space. So PLEASE consider adding that! read more

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Update We have come before but our Paris stay time is running out. So we really came to walk the gardens , that used to be free. No longer. There was a senior rate No longer The garden is under a rehab down the center. So a section is unavailable in the garden for now. No time frame shown anywhere. Since we paid. We did go into the shop and was on the ground floor of the museum. It is worth the walk about. If you like this style, put Rodin On the visit list. You see his big pieces here. read more

We had a free morning, and so decided to visit this museum. No line to get in, and you are immediately released to the gardens. Virtually the very first piece you see in the gardens is the Thinker. As you wander your way through the garden, pieces appear along the way. The entire center of the garden was off-limits, which was disappointing. There is no mention of this when we were entering. It was especially sad as so many plants were in bloom, and the best we could do was look through a fence to see them. One section of the grounds was more forest than garden, and had quite a few pieces visible from one side to the other. We really enjoyed that area the most. We did go into the building itself, but it was very warm inside, and we enjoyed seeing the pieces outside better. I would consider visiting again, but would make sure that the entire grounds were available to visit first. read more

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Outstanding collection of Auguste Rodin's masterpieces like The Thinker and The Gates of Hell. Beautiful museum grounds and sculpture garden as well. Well worth the visit and (relatively) modest entrance fee. Recommend seeing it in the morning when it opens to avoid crowds. Takes about 1-2 hours to peruse the collection and stroll the grounds. read more

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Gorgeous grounds and wonderful museum, a must when in Paris. Buying advanced tickets lets you enter immediately. No a/c, very hot inside. read more

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We visited this museum on Bastille Day! Although the streets were filled with people, there was hardly anyone at the Rodin Museum. We bought tickets and took our time looking at the gardens as well as the exhibits inside the museum. It's a well laid out space, and the gardens are especially nice. There was some construction going on in the gardens, and i'm sure they will be better the next time we are able to visit. Think the experience was excellent because there were so few people at the museum. read more

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Fun museum, but definitely smaller than most. While all the artwork and sculptures are great, as mentioned before, it is not the largest museum for the price, but I am fine with that as a tourist. Most come for the famous thinker sculpture, arguably one of the more popular sculptures there, which has easy access. As for the rest of the art, if busy it may be tough to get views or spend much time at, but thankfully I visited during the winter when guest count was not too bad. Most of the artwork is inside, which is nice during the summer and or winter months, so no standing out in the cold or heat. Staff are quite friendly as well and willing to help or explain some artwork as well, which was great. Honestly, I had a good time and spent around an hour and a half here admiring all the work, so I will leave you with that. read more

Definitely the rudest museum staff in Paris. It says online that they are open until 6:30. We got there at 5:30 with online purchased tickets and were denied access. The guard wouldn't even let us in to talk - He just growled and used gestures. When I emailed them about a refund, they declined to refund me even though I was leaving at 6 am the next morning. I won't be coming back to this place on my next visit to Paris. read more

The Gates Of Hell! One of the reasons I wanted to visit Paris. Ok, warning, this may take a while so sit back and relax. My love of art stems from my childhood. My parents had a vendor booth at the State Fair of Texas a few years and I was old enough to roam around the fairgrounds on my own. Built-in 1936 for the Texas Centennial, there are several buildings still standing that are art deco masterpieces. The Dallas Museum of Art was located there and being air-conditioned, I tended to go in and look at art. There, just that simple, now I love art. So, Everywhere I go I look at and for art, especially museums. While in Kansas City on business I discovered the Nelson Adkins Museum there. World-class. I know KC world-class museum? Trust me if you are an art lover just go, go. So I developed the habit of going once per month when in town. During one of my visits, I noticed a display in the upper courtyard that Id been paying no attention the last several visits. Upon reading I found that it told the story of Rodin and his masterpiece the Gates of Hell. Amazing. I was hooked and this gave me reason enough to go to Paris and see this masterwork. If you are interested in art and don't know the story look it up. Fascinating. So when in Paris one of my must-see stops was the Musee Rodin. Evidently, he came to an agreement with the city of Paris to live rent-free in a fabulous mansion with beautiful grounds. I did not go inside as the outside is enough to keep you busy for a couple of hours and yes, the Gates of Hell are outside. Standing in awe looking at this incredible(little known) piece I was taken back to my childhood in Dallas and was overwhelmed by gratitude Id found art! You will probably notice looking at the photo of Gates of Hell you are familiar with the figures. The Gates were commissioned by the Directorate of Fine Arts in 1880 to be delivered in 1885 as the door to the new Decorative Arts Museum. The museum was never built and Rodin worked on the gates until his death in 1917. Many of the characters and figures around the door are created from sketches Rodin made of Dantes Inferno. Standing 19 feet high and 13 feet wide, just its size is impressive. The original sculptures were enlarged and became famous works on their own. The most recognizable is the Thinker of which one is here and another in Kansas City. Its hard to believe but the final bronze work wasn't cast during Rodin's lifetime! To me this makes it even more mysterious and interesting. A must-see if in Paris. I would consider this a bucket list item in Paris. Pictures dont do justice. read more

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"The artist must create a spark before he can make a fire and before art is born, the artist must be ready to be consumed by the fire of his own creation." - A. RODIN Musée Rodin is my second favorite museum in all of Paris and it's only because the Louvre is part of this dream. Musée Rodin is a museum located in the former Hôtel Peyrenc de Moras- a mansion designed with the lines of classical architecture built in the year 1727. THE MANSION: In the early 1900's many top French artists took up residence at the now vacant mansion. Auguste Rodin was one, another was his former lover, Camille Claudel. By 1911 Rodin occupied the entire mansion now operated by the French government. A deal was struck with Rodin that he could live on the premises with no obligation until his death. Rodin agreed to donate his entire lifetime of art, including his personal collection from Van Gogh, Renoir, and even his former lover, Camille Claudel, if the entire mansion would be kept as a museum. It was an easy decision for Rodin for in his older years his thoughts was about leaving a legacy for his country of France and the world. Musée Rodin is an extraordinary museum dedicated to the lifetime works of sculpture and art by Auguste Rodin. PARIS MUSEUM PASS: I highly suggest purchasing the Paris Museum Pass if you decide to see more than three museums. The Musée Rodin is on the list (along with the iconic Louvre), so if there's one tip I offer... get the pass! It's not only convenient, but also gives you VIP skip the lines access to these amazing museums and landmarks! THE MUSEUM: The Musée Rodin rotates a collection that includes 6,600 sculptures, 8,000 drawings, 8,000 vintage photographs and 7,000 objets d'art. Of course, the heavy majority is from the legend himself, Auguste Rodin. After whizzing by the line with my Museum Pass and going through the reception area... I enter the first garden... and wham! One of the most iconic sculptures is staring down at me... "The Thinker" originally named "The Poet" (French: Le Poète). This masterpiece is one of the most famous sculptures known worldwide. Here I am standing in front of not only a masterpiece of art but also history of mankind. "The Thinker" is mind-blowing! MORE MUSEUM: I enter the mansion and I am hit with the quantity of priceless art as seen in textbooks! Sculpture after sculpture fills each room. Many original Rodin drawings display on the walls. Yet, you don't have to be an Art Connoisseur to enjoy it here. Some art pieces are rather humorous, some rather dark, many incredibly beautiful, and all filled with the passion of Auguste Rodin. Next, the room with his collection of priceless paintings by Van Gogh, Renoir... just incredible! Yet, the room that is forever etched in my mind is the next room saved for his former lover, Camille Claudel. Camille was also a sculptor and many considered her one of the best of the era. At the turn of the century men dominated the works of sculpture, yet her works always stood above the rest. HIS LOVER: Camille Claudel was an extremely talented artist. Some even claim that Auguste Rodin himself felt his greatest artistic rival was his former love. Sadly Camille was diagnosed mentally ill (schizophrenic) and spent most her life in an insane asylum. Auguste Rodin made sure one of the rooms was held for her artwork. Camille Claudel spent the rest of her days in the asylum. Auguste Rodin died in 1917. The Musée Rodin was born. In the end, Rodin's artwork is timeless and of superior quality. The Musée Rodin is a much smaller museum as compared to the Louvre, but what sets it apart from any museum is the intimacy, the passion, the romantic tragedy that resonates in the Hôtel Peyrenc de Moras. If the walls could talk, truly. A must see if in Paris! Je t'aime! read more

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My third visit to the Musee Rodin, after a long but pleasant walk from my apartment in Montparnasse. The last time much of the garden area was under renovation. This time, in late September, there were crowds and it was very warm inside. This time I opted for the audio guide in French. I recommend it. Having purchased replicas of sculpture at the Louvre from the Boutiques des Musees de France, I was interested in some that I had seen only online. The "Tete de Jean de Wissant," one of the Bourgeois de Calais, was only 4 inches high but on a marble base. I could have managed to take it back in my suitcase but at 225 euros, it seemed expensive, especially for the amount of detail. That said, after I got back, I realized I had overlooked other replicas, including that of Nijinsky, whom Rodin had defended after the Paris premiere of the ballet "L'apres d'un Faune (Stravinsky/Debussy) and "Le Secret" (minus the block between the two hands). It seemed odd that the Musee Rodin would have a resin (resembling bronze) of "Le Secret" that in their own collections is in marble. At least, the likely genesis or at least companion piece, "La Cathedrale," is reproduced in a plaster-resembling resin. The large sculpture on the second floor is in plaster. A parcours of the online collections catalog does not make it very easy to know which sculpture in their culture the replicas are based on. read more

Rodin's sculpture museum is great. It shows his best work in a great environment - both inside the two story hotel where he used to live and in the beautiful gardens surrounding the hotel. Centrally located, not too busy and of manageable size, it is a must visit for anyone interested in Rodin's art. read more

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Musee Rodin is a treasure of a museum. It's just the right size (not overwhelming, yet comprehensive) and you can save a good amount of $$ if you get admission at the Orsay on a combo ticket. (Good for 3 months) The location is the historic Hotel Biron next to Invalides, a mere block away from the Varenne metro stop. Rodin used this as a workshop/gallery back in the day and it's a great place to catch a glimpse of the Ancien Regime. The rooms house permanent and changing exhibits and show Rodin's creative process. You'll find sketches, models and fully completed works. Yes, the Kiss and the Thinker are here but my favorite are his portrait busts of society ladies - they're spectacular. Don't miss the gardens - they're beautiful any time of year and filled with sculptural masterpieces. read more

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This is one of the few quiet places left in the center of Paris. You have the choice to either do the tour of the museum itself (10 Euros) or just the garden (4 Euros). Since it was just such a beautiful day, I opted for the Garden tour only. It goes without saying the works of art here are great, the garden is beautiful and the cafe is very chill and calm. You can just sit here and take in the ambiance of the place leisurely. You'll see lots of school kids on field-trips here and I saw a whole whack of art school students sketching away furiously. If you are a fan of Rodin, then this place is a must. read more

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The Rodin Museum is the only museum we visited where the art was outside. The museum designers took advantage of the marble and stone sculptures' ability to withstand many different types of weather. Fortunately, we were there on a sunny day so we could fully appreciate it. I particularly enjoyed reading the background of each piece. One story featured six dignitaries who sacrificed themselves for their fellow citizens by surrendering to the King of England during the Hundred Years War. The six sculptures had a different sad, yet serious facial expression. These six men were displayed throughout the museum: individually, together, and in their plaster mold form. This was a good education on the full process of making a sculpture and the multiple variations of the final product. It was not like a painting where the end result is one piece of art. Instead, it can be several sculptures so that more than one location can enjoy the art. I also enjoyed Rodin's collection of sculpted hands, feet, and heads. These were primarily from Roman sculptures and it gave me a greater understanding of his process for learning new designs. Rodin wasn't just creating hand and feet features from his own imagination and creativity, he was learning from prior artists and incorporating what he liked. read more

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Small museum. House and gardens, but so much to see. Could take anywhere from 1-3 hours depending on how long you choose to spend. Relaxed setting and pleasant break from busy busy Paris. Included in the Paris Museum Pass. read more

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Tip: a lot of the exhibits are outside including the garden, so plan accordingly if you know if it's going to rain that day. They don't do a lot of changes here including temporary exhibits, but on my 2nd visit here, I felt like I've learned something new and wanting to learn more. Also, it's a small museum, so you'll have a better opportunity to come really close to Rodin's sculptures and paintings without a lot of other visitors in your way. It's definitely not as busy as the d'Orsay or the Louvre. Definitely one of my top 5 museums in Paris. read more

Gardens , beautiful sculptures of Rodin. The Thinker of course but walking through the gardens is a spectacular lesson in art and history, taking in moments and learning things I did not know.. the 100 year War was illustrated through his sculptures.. it was a war between the Monarchy of England and France. The French gave up their own lives to save their own people. Many benches and hidden areas to sit and relax, reflect. There is a nice cafe to have lunch in. I did not go in the buildings. read more

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One of my favorite museums in Paris - especially on a gorgeous day. Plenty of spots to sit in le Jardin and drink in the lovely flowers, sculptures and ambience. Want to return after construction is complete!! read more

Very nice museum! I'm sure gardens are lovely as well, but the day we went was too hot, and the museum was very warm, with only fans to circulate the air. Also, do not upset the cleaning lady in the bathroom by hitting the pump more than once if it is empty! She will let you have it, and then give you a lesson in French on how to use a soap pump lol I had to choose to let it amuse me rather than be offended. I would like to spend more time at this museum and gardens when the weather is cooler, so I would be more inclined to take my time. We did not stay even an hour for this visit, I am sad to say. read more

Since I like to be ready for everything I purchased my tickets from home and just went straight in, there was no line and no wait time. You can easily get there with an Uber or taking the metro. The home (museum) and garden are just beautiful. A very nice house in the middle of the city, it reminded me of Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul in Mexico City, a cute home with a nice garden full of their art and a breeze of their soul surrounding the place. Rodin's museum includes his wonderfully made sculptures, drawings, artsy objects, and old photos. My favorite sculpture, of course, was The Thinker! And that is not for the popularity it has, I have always loved that sculpture, to me it represents knowledge, philosophy, wisdom and the self. I know it's the highest element of the Dante contemplating the Gates of Hell, but that is not what I see in The Thinker. Art is truly in the eye of the beholder. My least favorite sculpture has to be Iris, Messenger of the Gods, supposedly because of Rodin's interest in dance, but I do not think so. It was disturbing and highly sexualized, like a lot of his sculptures actually. The Gates of Hell in the garden, a huge door that is beautifully made with nudes in hell, part of Dante's comedy. The garden is very pretty and big with paths for walking and a coffee shop with sitting areas, it is very picturesque and full of more sculptures. My favorite sculpture in the garden, other than The Thinker, was Jean de Fiennes, that sculpture is a version of me saying it is what it is, let it be, so be it, oh well, whatever, so what, blah and nah, also you can kind of see an Italian guy saying "whatcha gonna do about it?". Visit this place if you love art! read more

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My family and I just returned from a weeklong visit to Paris and this was one of the museums that we visited while there. This museum is conveniently located right behind Napoloean's Tomb near the Varenne metro stop. We had purchased a Museum Pass so this one was of the locations that we could visit as part of that. I've been to Paris several times, but never here and I really enjoyed the Rodin Museum in Philadelphia so I'm glad we were able to work it into this trip. What I really enjoyed about this museum is that it really offered you insight into the artist's process. You got to see the work transform and come into being from various studies and practices. There were incomplete works and variations of the same work. It was a different way of looking at art and I really appreciated that. It wasn't just here is the finished product, voila. It was more about the journey of how we got to the finished product. The gardens were lovely and my family and I very much enjoyed walking through them. It was about 40 Fahrenheit out side so we spent maybe 30 minutes in the gardens whereas if it had been warmer we would likely have spent longer. Finally, I would like to thank this museum for being the most stroller friendly place we visited in all of Paris. My son is only 6 months old. We are from FL and my baby is not used to this kind of weather so we bundled him up and carted him around Paris in his stroller. He was such a trooper and there were numerous locations where the stroller was a struggle, but he did so well and it made him happy so I don't care. However, this place is super easy to navigate with a stroller. They allowed us to use a ramp to enter the building where the gift shop, ticket counter, and restroom were. We were able to stroll him all around the gardens. There was a ramp into the museum, and a working elevator to go from the 1st to the 2nd floor. We didn't have to carry the stroller up a single stair. Woo Hoo. Also, if you are visiting with children the collection is a nice size. It isn't too big that the kids will be overwhelmed or get bored and the garden offers them a little space to run around, so I definitely think if you are trying to expose your little one to some beautiful art this is a great stop. read more

Lovely museum to visit. The work in the house is 90% Rodin, and his sculptures are sprinkled throughout the garden - a pleasant surprise as you explore the grounds. It's also a relaxing break as it's not too crowded. I'll mention that at 12€, it's a little pricey compared to other museums. read more

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After toughing out the crowds in the Louvre this was a nice change of pace. I love that the museum is just as much the garden sculptures as it is the house. The house is not too big so you can comfortably see everything in an hour or so depending on how slowly you go through. It was overall a much more intimate museum and it was cool to see how his work progressed over the years. There is a nice cafe and which was pricey but with decent quality food. I enjoyed a sandwich with my family before looking at some of the garden sculptures. Of note we went here as part of the museum pass. We hopped over Les Invalides right afterwards. The Musee Rodin is by no means a must but definitely recommend if you love art and are in the area. read more

A completely enjoyable museum that doesn't just gloss over one artist's work, but explores and exhibits it from many perspectives. What was most enjoyable for me was seeing the evolution of his sculptures as he drafted and refined the process using different materials, each one a progression from the last. I suppose it was reassuring to know that some great art was planned. Step-by-step and line-by-line. This is the largest collection of Rodin's works and is a companion to another museum in his hometown of Meudon on the outskirts of Paris. The Thinker is here in the garden with the Eiffel Tower over his shoulder. And the gardens themselves are perfect for a stroll with fountains and flowers (even in the winter). Throughout Paris it was amazing to have so many of these museums housed in fabulous estates. The Hôtel Biron is a charming setting with worn floors and distressed plaster walls. It was almost as interesting as the art. ----- This museum is part of the Paris Museum Pass. Photography is permitted in the main museum and gardens, but not permitted in the special exhibition wing. read more

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If you love sculpture you will love this place. My favourite museum in paris. It's small but incredible art work on display in the museum and scattered around the gardens. Been here three times and love it each time. Rodin was a great artist that sculpture with stone, metal and also did some paintings which are not generally seen outside this museum. It's also a self funded museum and away from the rest of the museums in paris. Well worth a visit. read more

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Beautiful museum and it was wonderful to be able to take the time to really admire everything closely, as this museum seems to be a bit overlooked by many tourists. It was not particularly crowded at all when we went and most people in attendance seemed to be really appreciating the art rather than having their selfie moment. The emotion in each piece is extremely compelling and it was refreshing to really be able to study the work without the crowds. The grounds are also lovely... on a sunny day it would be delightful to spend time just enjoying the gardens. Very much worth a visit. read more

Dior had just hosted their Spring show so the garden was not in it's normal fashion. We paid half cost which was fine and were still able to enjoy many of the highlights. Incredible work. The Thinker is of course a favorite but the Gates of Hell is really a treat to see. I'll have to return, on a non fashion week week :) read more

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Oui, oo la la the fabulous Musée Rodin! My former love and I saw well known sculptures come to life from his high school and both our college textbooks such as "The Man with the Broken Nose," and "The Kiss." In the garden outside, I saw many Japanese tourists took a photo mimicking the pose from Auguste Rodin's well known sculpture "The Thinker." We saw the famous "The Gates of Hell," and "The Monument to the Burghers of Calais" which all were impressive indeed. Rodin's sculptures is authentic as it gets here. Totally well worth a visit! Oui, I've been to HELL and already experience it. read more

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This was one of my favorite places to visit while staying in the city from out of the country. There's a grand amount to see and the work is incredible. Walking around the grounds to see all of the statues was my favorite part. To me, there was something striking and inspiring about the Musée Rodin. I can't wait to visit again soon! read more

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We really liked this museum; so tranquil and peaceful, and loved the sculptures placed in the outdoor gardens. We especially liked "The Thinker" immediately on your right once you enter the garden grounds. WOW. Be sure to make your way to the back of the museum and wander the garden to the water fountain. Quite a gorgeous sight to see, almost reminds me of the layout at the Versaille gardens. This museum is part of the Paris Museum pass and definitely worth a visit. My husband really wanted to come here, and we're glad we did! :) read more

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This was easily a favorite spot during our trip to Paris. The museum displays the sculpture and artwork throughout the manor house and as well as the surrounding grounds. One might not want to visit a museum on a sunny day, but we took advantage of the weather to enjoy checking out the outdoor sculpture and beautiful grounds. We all know the Thinker--probably one of the most famous works of art in the world. But here I was introduced to lesser known sculpture and am happy that I have some new favorites. There is an outdoor snack café and tables. We walked the sculpture garden and sat along on of the many benches to rest and enjoy the view. Admission and Skip the Line advantage included in the Paris Pass. Although there was no line when we visited. Which was fine by us, less crowds made it more enjoyable. read more

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