Pertinent Facts About Rodin Museum Paris
Rodin Museum is specially established for the famous 1800s French artist Auguste Rodin. It features his 50 years of work and contribution to sculpture.
Actually, there are two museums showcasing Rodin’s art, Paris’ Rodin Museum and the other one located in Meudon.
Rodin Museum is exactly located at 77 Rue de Varenne. To get there, you would have to pass the Paris Metro System and get off at the Varenne Metro Station. From there, it will only be few walks away from the Rodin Museum.
Not only that the art pieces are enchanting but the house itself where the artworks are placed is worth seeing.
Initially built as a private residence in the early 18th century, the museum building is remarkable in that it is completely detached and set amidst three acres of gardens on all sides.
Visitors at the Rodin Museum equally enjoy both the charm of the collection and the gardens where the museum is located. Actually, larger sculpture of Rodin have been put up in the garden, making it a part of the landscape and adding allure to the scenery.
Majority of the artworks displayed in Rodin Museum are by Rodin like The Kiss, The Hand of God, The Cathedral and The Thinker. Some works also belong to another 18th century French artist, Camille Claudel.
Opening time of the Rodin Museum in Paris varies according to the season. During winter, October to March, it is open from 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM and the garden closes at 7 PM. On summers, it is open from 9:45 AM to 5:45 PM with the garden closing at 6:45 PM.
Minors or those below 18 years old can enter without charge. Standard ticket or that of adults costs 6 euros, 4 euros for reduced tickets. If you opt only to wander around the garden, you would have to pay only a 1 euro.
The Rodin Museum Paris is dedicated to the life and works of French artist Auguste Rodin. To see more artworks features those of Rodin’s contemporaries you should visit d’Orsay art museum
