Saturday 2nd May 2026 • Promotional Content The Musée Rodin A glorious site in the heart of Paris


A short walk from the Eiffel Tower and Les Invalides, the Musée Rodin is a fa- vourite among Parisians and visitors alike. Auguste Rodin — considered to be the father of modern sculpture — created the museum himself, and his most iconic works have been dis- played here for over a century. Te Musée Rodin is located in the


former Hôtel Biron, a jewel of Parisian rococo architecture. It’s surrounded by around seven acres of jardins à la française, allowing nature to show- case Auguste Rodin’s bronze sculp- tures and creating the ideal spot for a romantic stroll. People from around the world visit


to marvel at renowned masterpieces including the Te Tinker and Te Kiss, as well as to discover the artist’s crea- tive process.


THE HÔTEL BIRON — AN EXCEPTIONAL SETTING FOR AUGUSTE RODIN’S WORKS Te Musée Rodin’s permanent collections


fill 18 rooms of the


Hôtel Biron, arranged in chronolog- ical order on the ground floor and first floor. Clay models alongside plaster,


bronze and marble sculptures show how the artist’s creative process evolved throughout his life. Rotundas featuring antique boise-


ries (carved wall panels) and rooms bathed in natural daylight make it a superb setting for Rodin’s works.


THE SCULPTURE GARDEN — A SUBTLE COMMUNION OF SCULPTURE AND NATURE Set against a backdrop of the Eif- fel Tower and Les Invalides, the Musée Rodin’s Sculpture Garden sym- bolises the perfect harmony between nature and sculpture. As you stroll through the garden, bronze master- pieces greet you, framed in the light and beauty of each changing season. Here, you can admire Te Tinker, Te Kiss, Te Gates of Hell, the Monument to Balzac and Te Burghers of Calais,


Auguste Rodin — considered to be the father of modern sculpture — created the museum himself


not to mention the Marble Gallery, dedicated to the sculptor’s works in this noble material.


THE ATELIER RODIN: FAMILY FUN AT THE MUSEUM An area designed for children aged six months to 12 years old, the Atel- ier Rodin invites younger visitors to discover sculpture on their own through hands-on sculpting, games and sensory play. It’s open every day from 10am to


6pm, except Mondays, until 6 Sep- tember. No reservation is required and entry is free for children ac- companied by an adult; access is free for all young people under the age of 26 who are residents of the EU and EEA. Adults require a museum ticket for admission.


YOUR DAY AT THE MUSÉE RODIN • With the audio guide, turn your vis- it into an interactive experience with over two hours of original commen- tary from Rodin specialists. Available in French, English, Ger-


man, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese (£5.65).


and Korean. Price: €6.50


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Te Musée Rodin’s Sculpture Garden symbolises the perfect harmony between nature and sculpture


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© MUSÉE RODIN, PATRICK TOURNEBOEUF • Children aged six years and over


can become junior sleuths with a game tablet that immerses them in a quest as they visit the collections, guided by Dante and Clarisse. Available in French and English.


Price: €6.50 (£5.65). • Nestled in the heart of the Sculp-


ture Garden, the cafe-restaurant L’Augustine offers a gourmet break in a timeless setting: enjoy its sea- sonal menu inside or on the terrace throughout the day. Open during museum hours. No


reservations, except for groups. • Te museum shop offers a wide


range of unique products, including reproductions of sculptures, books, textiles


and jewellery, which are © AGENCE PHOTOGRAPHIQUE DU MUSÉE RODIN, PAULINE HISBACQ


© AGENCE PHOTOGRAPHIQUE DU MUSÉE RODIN, PAULINE HISBACQ


designed to become cherished souve- nirs of your visit.


A UNIQUE BUSINESS MODEL In 1916, one year before his death, Auguste Rodin donated all of his works, property and copyrights to the French state, on the condition that


the Hôtel Biron was turned


into a museum. Tis donation was the founding act of the Musée Rodin, forever uniting an exceptional venue with the masterpieces of the famous sculptor. In a unique case among French


state-run museums, the Musée Rodin — the artist’s heir and holder of mor- al rights to his work — is 100% self- financing, while fulfilling its public service missions on a par with other museums.


THE MUSÉE RODIN MEUDON (HAUTS-DE-SEINE) A more intimate look at the sculptor’s life; located on the outskirts of Paris, the Musée Rodin Meudon displays part of the sculptor’s personal collec- tion in its majestic Plaster Gallery, designed in the spirit of an artist’s workshop, and invites visitors into his home, the Villa des Brillants. Auguste Rodin and his lifelong


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companion Rose Beuret moved here in 1893 and are buried in the grounds under a monumental cast of Te Tinker.


Te Atelier Rodin invites younger visitors to discover sculpture on their own through hands-on sculpting, games and sensory play


Te sculptor’s personal refuge and


residence for a quarter of a century, this was where he observed, experi- mented and created. Open every weekend from late March to late September. Free entry.


Visit: musee-rodin.fr/en


Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-6.30pm, last admission at 5.45pm Closed on Mondays


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