Rodin Museum

This is a fantastic museum — reminded me of the one in Paris. I was surprised at how many pieces they had and it is layed out beautifully. Glad we went!

Excellent Museum.
1) Came here with my ticket from Philadelphia Museum of Art, and used it to enter the Museum.
2) The Museum is small, but very well kept.
3) I enjoyed the sculptures inside.

The Rodin is affiliated with the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Admission is «pay as you wish» or as a combination ticket with the larger PMA. Unless you’re a hard core Rodin fan, you’re not going to spend a lot of time here. The main attraction is the «Gates of Hell» which is actually installed at the entrance of the museum (so no need to pay for admission if this is what you want to see). «The Thinker» (outside the gated entrance) and the garden sculptures are also free to view. The morning light is horrible for outside photos, so you may want to head over later in the day.
If you do head into the main gallery — the replica of «The Kiss» is probably what you’ll want to see. I found the side galleries to be engaging (the Balzac!) so there are definitely some gems if you are a Rodin fan.

Always a favourite when visiting Philadelphia. Gardens are a lovely feature, with The Thinker pondering right out front.

A lovely little museum! Dedicated exclusively to the sculpture portraits by Rodin, this museum has most of its collection inside, with a few pieces outside in the gorgeous gardens. You’ll find his famous pieces (like The Thinker) and other less-​known pieces with informative written summaries for all.
Admission is only suggested, not required, and they kindly let you «pay what you like» everyday. I love that.
They have a small gift shop and restroom despite the petite building.

Very nicely kept museum. There is not much to see (as the museum is no bigger than 1500 sq ft) but it is a nice little place to see the sculptures made by Rodin.

We stumbled upon the museum on our way to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This is a lovely place to walk around because of its open construction. We enjoyed the bronze casts all around, but did not go into the museum. The thinker and the Dante doors can be seen from the outside, and we did not feel it was worth paying to see the rest. We may have felt differently if we had been planning to go see that museum.

The museum was recently renovated and is open again. It is small but has a nice collection of Rodin’s work. There are just a few rooms and an outdoor garden area. There is information about his work. Some of the smaller items are what he incorporated into the Gates of Hell which you will see by the entrance. You also can find The Thinker in front of the museum even if you don’t tour the museum. The museum feels intimate and peaceful. There are over 100 bronzes. You can see the museum in a short period of time. There is a very small gift shop also. The gardens are peaceful and you can look at them without paying the admission. If you go to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, your ticket is also good for the Rodin museum.

While small and easily conquerable in under an hour, this little gem of a museum is well worth a visit.
What feels like it belongs in Paris is found comfortably nestled between the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Barnes. The fee is suggested donation (or part of what you’ve already paid at the Phila Museum). There’s a free garden that features 7 of some of the most iconic Rodin statues (including Le Penseur/​The Thinker). Then there’s The Gates of Hell which I could have stood in front of for the duration of my visit to the museum and still not noticed everything. It may be the most spectacular piece on display.
Download the free Rodin Museum app for a great self guided tour of all the collection. It takes you beyond what is already posted on the plaques by each piece.
Don’t miss it when in Philly.

Who knew Philly has so much to offer to us! I never knew about Rodin this much until I visited this place. Me and my parents had artsy date and we had amazing time at Philadelphia museum of Art then we got free pass for this place.
It was much smaller than expected but had a lot to enjoy. Loved that this museum wasn’t too crowded, you can enjoy as long as you want. I saw Rodin’s pieces at Met and Louvre but never get to enjoy with in peace like this.
We walk around every rooms and enjoyed it. There was pretty corner of the room and you can leave your own sketch. My mom and I sat there and draw together. What a beautiful experience we had.
Outdoor park was small but beautiful. Please check out this venue. You won’t find like this anywhere.

Big things come in small packages, and Rodin Museum is perhaps the best example. This small, one-​floor museum may be one of the finest museums that you will ever visit in your life!
As you enter from the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, you will be immediately greeted by the life-​sized bronze Thinker in front of a white gateway. Once you pass the gateway, you will be the Rodin Museum itself behind a garden with a reflection pool.
You will probably already notice that in the center of the white museum building is the black Gate of Hell, the conglomerate of all Rodin’s signature works that is inspired by Dante’s Inferno. Both side of the buildings has two life-​sized groups of Rodin’s signature works.
Inside the building requires paid admission, but it’s pay-​as-​you-​wish everyday. The interior exhibit contains many sculptures including the Kiss and the Eternal Springtime. You can probably finish viewing everything in the building within an hour, but if you are interested in knowing the sculptures more, join one of the free guided tours or ask for an audio phone guide.
I am an idiot when it comes to art and even I enjoyed every aspect of Rodin Museum, so I believe that if you have even the smallest appreciation in art, this is certainly a museum that you cannot miss!
*Suggested admission: $ 10 for adults, $ 7 for students

Great small museum for those looking to examine sculpture up close!
The outside garden is also nice and don’t forget the gates of hell… One of the most impressive (and underrated) works of art in history.
It’s pay what you wish which makes it accessible but throw some dollars their way BC this museum gets over shadowed by the bigger ones in the city.

Rodin. what can one say? there is only this & the one in Paris. A plus.
this is one of the finest and most famous museums in all the world. The collections of sculpture here are not to be found anywhere.
people come to this museum from everywhere in the world.
some of the most famous sculptures in the world are in this museum.

Got free admission here with my philadelphia museum of art ticket. What captured me was the gates of hell door by the museum entrance. I enjoyed watching each person on the door suffering in agony while they were sucked into the gates.
Inside the museum are more sculptures by Rodin. It is a small museum and will probably take half an hour to go through.
There are only two bathrooms.

Best time to visit is going to be on the first Sunday of the month. You can package your visit up with the Art Museum and pay what you want. Fairly small, but interesting to see the process from clay to cast to full marble or bronze is fascinating.
Rodin was remarkable with his ability to capture facial expressions and musculature. It’s a small museum, so I was glad to have paid one price and gotten to go over to the much larger museum later that day.

Tiny museum but definitely worth a look. Some great sculptures here.
It’s recommended admission but a good way to do it is to visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art and come here for free with the ticket.

What a treasure! This fantastic architectural structure is nestled on the parkway behind some trees and a garden.
To be honest, I didn’t know too much about Rodin before my visit, or at least thought I didn’t. There are so many well known pieces in this museum, not too mention detailed descriptions of his life and back story on each piece. It’s hard to leave without a sense of admiration and gained knowledge.
I love that the garden is open to the public without museum admission and you can enjoy the beauty of the property and many of the pieces which are housed outdoors.
The Rodin Museum should be added to every tourist and local’s list of places to see in Philly.