The Rodin Museum is dedicated to the life and works of Auguste Rodin, one of the most famous French personalities in 19th century French sculpture whose works spanned more than half a century.
The Rodin Museum is dedicated to the life and works of Auguste Rodin, one of the most famous French names in 19th century French sculpture whose works spanned more than half a century.
The Rodin Museum in Paris is among two museums in France dedicated to Rodin. The other Rodin Museum is seated in Meudon.
The easiest way to get to the Rodin Museum using the Paris metro system is to step off a Verenne Metro station and walk. The Rodin Museum is signposted when you get out of the station. The address of the Rodin Museum Paris is 77 Rue de Varenne.
Aside from its art collections, the structure of the Rodin Museum alone is sought to be visited.
Originally established as a private residence in the early 18th century, the museum building is remarkable in that it is totally detached and set amidst three acres of gardens on all sides.
Rodin Museum visitors are equally captivated by the art collections as well as wandering around the gardens. Numbers of Auguste Rodin's works have been moved to the garden to add an artistic appearance to the naturally enticing set up of the garden.
The art works inside the Rodin Museum are primarily those belonging to Rodin. However, a significant number of artworks belong to Camille Claudel, a French peer of Rodin. Some of the most eminent pieces of art done by Rodin which can be seen at the museum include the Thinker, the Hand of God, the Kiss, and the Cathedral.
Paris' Rodin Museum opening hours differ depending on the season. On summer months, April to November, it caters to the public from 9:45 AM to 5:45 PM. Garden gates during this time closes at 6:45 PM. On winter months, October to March, the museum is open from 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM, while its gates closes at 7 in the evening.
Standard ticket is at 6 euros. Reduced tickets are also available at 4 euros. Those who only need to see the garden pay one euro. Minors get in free of charge.
The Rodin Museum is dedicated to the life and works of Auguste Rodin, one of the most famous French names in 19th century French sculpture whose works spanned more than half a century.
The Rodin Museum in Paris is among two museums in France dedicated to Rodin. The other Rodin Museum is seated in Meudon.
The easiest way to get to the Rodin Museum using the Paris metro system is to step off a Verenne Metro station and walk. The Rodin Museum is signposted when you get out of the station. The address of the Rodin Museum Paris is 77 Rue de Varenne.
Aside from its art collections, the structure of the Rodin Museum alone is sought to be visited.
Originally established as a private residence in the early 18th century, the museum building is remarkable in that it is totally detached and set amidst three acres of gardens on all sides.
Rodin Museum visitors are equally captivated by the art collections as well as wandering around the gardens. Numbers of Auguste Rodin's works have been moved to the garden to add an artistic appearance to the naturally enticing set up of the garden.
The art works inside the Rodin Museum are primarily those belonging to Rodin. However, a significant number of artworks belong to Camille Claudel, a French peer of Rodin. Some of the most eminent pieces of art done by Rodin which can be seen at the museum include the Thinker, the Hand of God, the Kiss, and the Cathedral.
Paris' Rodin Museum opening hours differ depending on the season. On summer months, April to November, it caters to the public from 9:45 AM to 5:45 PM. Garden gates during this time closes at 6:45 PM. On winter months, October to March, the museum is open from 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM, while its gates closes at 7 in the evening.
Standard ticket is at 6 euros. Reduced tickets are also available at 4 euros. Those who only need to see the garden pay one euro. Minors get in free of charge.
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