Which Rodin Museum Ticket Should You Book?
The Rodin Museum sits in the eighteenth-century Hôtel Biron on Rue de Varenne, with The Thinker and the rose gardens outside and The Kiss inside. Three ticket options cover it, from a straightforward entrance ticket to a private guided tour, and the right pick depends on whether you want commentary or just want to walk through at your own pace. Here is what each includes and how they compare.
About This Experience
Full mansion and garden access; a lower-priced garden-only ticket is also sold at the door
No fixed tour length; most visitors spend around 1.5 to 2 hours
Line 13 stop sits right outside the museum gates
10:00 to 18:30, closed Mondays
The Thinker and The Gates of Hell stand among the roses outside
Free entry on the first Sunday of every month
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Which Rodin Museum Ticket to Pick
The standard entrance ticket ($16, 4.7 from over 1,100 reviews) is what most visitors want. It covers the Hôtel Biron mansion and the rose gardens, where The Thinker and The Gates of Hell stand among the roses. If you only want the outdoor sculptures on a sunny day, the museum also sells a garden-only ticket at the door for less.
The skip-the-line audio ticket ($23, 4.1 from 131 reviews) adds commentary and lets you bypass the entry queue, but it rates lower than the standard ticket, so it suits visitors who want the narration more than those chasing the best-rated option.
The private tour with sculpture garden ($524) is a splurge for anyone who wants a guide to themselves and a paced, personal walk through the mansion and grounds. It has no ratings yet. Once you have picked a ticket here, our Paris museums guide rounds up the other museums worth pairing with the Rodin on the same day.
The Rodin Museum Ticket Options
Three ways to see the Hôtel Biron and its gardens, from a simple entrance ticket to a private guide.
from $16Our pick Rodin Museum Entrance Ticket
- Mansion galleries and gardens
- The Thinker and The Kiss
- Camille Claudel room
from $23 Rodin Museum Skip-the-Line Entry + Audio
- Skip-the-line entry
- Audio guide included
- Indoor galleries and sculpture garden
from $524 Private Rodin Museum Tour with Sculpture Garden
- Private guide
- Mansion and garden
- Rodin and Camille Claudel
What You'll See
The collection runs through the mansion and out into the garden:
- The Thinker, in the garden on a stone plinth
- The Kiss, in marble inside the Hôtel Biron
- The Gates of Hell, Rodin's monumental bronze doors
- The Burghers of Calais group in the garden
- The bronze Balzac
- A room devoted to Camille Claudel
- The eighteenth-century Hôtel Biron mansion itself
- The rose gardens and reflecting pool
How a Visit Flows
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10:00
Buy your ticket and enter
Buy a full or garden-only ticket at the gate on Rue de Varenne and step through into the Hôtel Biron courtyard.
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10:15
The Kiss and the mansion galleries
Start inside the mansion, where The Kiss stands in marble among the main galleries.
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10:45
The Thinker and The Gates of Hell
Move out into the garden for The Thinker on its plinth and the monumental bronze doors of The Gates of Hell.
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11:15
The Burghers of Calais
Find the Burghers of Calais group elsewhere in the garden, one of Rodin's most studied works.
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11:45
Rose garden and reflecting pool
Walk the rose garden and the reflecting pool, where the mansion's facade doubles in the water.
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12:15
Camille Claudel room
Finish back inside with the room devoted to Camille Claudel before you leave.
Know Before You Go
Not suitable for
- Travelers who want to see the museum in under 30 minutes
- Visitors expecting a painting-focused collection rather than sculpture
- Anyone visiting on a Monday, when the museum is closed
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes for the garden paths
- Sun protection, since the rose garden is largely open
- A camera for The Thinker and the garden sculptures
- Cash or card in case you only want the garden-only ticket at the door
Not allowed
- Touching the sculptures, indoors or in the garden
- Large backpacks or suitcases inside the mansion
- Tripods without prior authorization
Insider Tips
A few things that make the visit smoother:
- Take the Varenne metro stop, line 13; it lets you off right outside the gates
- Visit right at opening, 10:00, before the tour groups arrive
- The garden-only ticket is worth it on a sunny day if you are short on time
- The first Sunday of the month is free, but expect it to be busier
- Save time for the Camille Claudel room, it is often overlooked
- Invalides is a short walk away if you are pairing this with Les Invalides
Where You're Headed
Rodin Museum Tickets FAQ
How much are Rodin Museum tickets?
The standard entrance ticket is $16, and a skip-the-line ticket with audio guide is $23. The museum also sells a lower-priced garden-only ticket at the door.
What are the Rodin Museum's opening hours?
The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:30, and closed on Mondays.
What is the nearest metro station to the Rodin Museum?
Varenne, on line 13, sits right outside the museum. Invalides, served by lines 8 and 13 and RER C, is also close by.
Is the Rodin Museum free on any day?
Yes, entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
What will I see at the Rodin Museum?
The Thinker and The Gates of Hell stand in the garden, The Kiss is inside the Hôtel Biron mansion, and a room is devoted to Camille Claudel, along with the rose gardens and reflecting pool.
Is the private Rodin Museum tour worth the price?
The private tour costs $524 and includes a guide to yourself through the mansion and garden. It has no ratings yet, so weigh the cost against the standard ticket, which is rated 4.7 from over 1,100 reviews.
What Visitors Say
The rose garden alone is worth the ticket. We spent an hour outside before even going into the mansion.
The Kiss is smaller than I expected but more moving in person. Loved the Camille Claudel room too.
Went right at opening off the Varenne metro stop and had The Thinker almost to ourselves for a few minutes.