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Learn about Auguste Rodin and his large body of work, find out how this extraordinary museum found a home in Philadelphia, and see the collection displayed in new ways.
The Rodin Museum is an art museum located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that contains one of the largest collections of sculptor Auguste Rodin 's works outside Paris. Opened in 1929, the museum is administered by the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
In this tranquil oasis you’ll find one of the world’s great collections of works by Auguste Rodin—and the only dedicated Rodin Museum outside France.
With nearly 150 bronzes, marbles, and plasters, the distinguished collection housed in the Rodin Museum represents every phase of Auguste Rodin’s career. Located on Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway—which was intended to evoke the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris—the elegant Beaux-Arts–style building and garden offer an ...
Admission. Your ticket gets you two consecutive days at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Rodin Museum. We are undergoing a largescale maintenance project in our main building to ensure the preservation of the collection for future visitors.
Philadelphia was the first city in the United States to exhibit works by Auguste Rodin. In 1876, the French artist sent eight sculptures to the Centennial Exposition held in Fairmount Park. His work was awarded no medals and the press made no mention of the young sculptor, leaving Rodin disappointed by his American debut.
Enjoy two-day access to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Rodin Museum with a general admission ticket. Advance reservations are strongly recommended. Enjoy Pay What You Wish admission on the first Sunday of the month and every Friday night (5:00–8:45 p.m.). Free admission for PA ACCESS & EBT cardholders and their family members.
