Rodin Museum

The Rodin Museum has been dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of the work of Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) since 1919. Through its two locations, the Hotel Biron, rue de Varennes, in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, and the Hotel Villa des Brillants, in Meudon (Hauts-de-Seine).

National Museum of Auguste Rodin, a special place in Paris

In the heart of a French garden, an 18th-century mansion houses the collection of the greatest French sculptor. The beauty of the place and the works make it a place of rare harmony. Established in 1916 by a donation from Rodin to the French State, the Rodin Museum is one of the most visited museums in Paris. The Rodin Museum is considered a haven of peace in the heart of the capital, and you will soon be saying: "Rodin Museum, my favorite museum".

A place chosen by the artist

The special thing about the Rodin Museum is that it is a museum set up in a place chosen by the artist himself. This delightful rockery-style mansion, built in 1732 by the architect Jean Aubert, was discovered by Rodin in 1908 in a state of near abandonment. Rodin rented four rooms on the ground floor and then lived there together from 1911. In these places, the sculptor inaugurated the Rodin Museum on August 4, 1919.

Light on the sculptures

Bathed in sunlight through the large bay windows overlooking the garden, the tour of the museum's rooms constantly takes on a new charm throughout the seasons. Depending on the time of day, the sculptures take on a new appearance thanks to the constant play of light on their volumes.

All Rodin's works in 18 rooms

The route starts in the Cantor Hall, where the monumental staircase unfolds. In the 18 rooms visited, earthen sketches, plaster models, bronze or marble sculptures show the evolution of the artist's life. The artist's creative process and the origins of his work are the central themes of this visit.

After the first three rooms dedicated to the artist's beginnings, the Bronze Age unfolds in the Rotunda. This room is one of the most beautiful along the way, entirely decorated with 18th-century woodwork. Reflections in old mirrors and the gold of old parquet add a poetic dimension. In addition, Le Baiser, built in white marble, exudes a palpable sensuality. On the first floor, the bronzes in the garden can be seen, giving you a taste of the rest of the visit to the Sculpture Garden, where the Thinker is located. The work of Camille Claudel in room 16 recalls the importance of linking the two artists. The route ends with the walker, surrounded by the collection of antiques owned by the artist. This work made Rodin the first "modernist"