Rodin Museum
Type: Art Museums, Museums
10Best Says
This museum, located on between the Barnes Foundation and the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Center City Philadelphia, is known mostly as a sculpture museum. It is solely devoted to the works of... Read More
This museum, located on between the Barnes Foundation and the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Center City Philadelphia, is known mostly as a sculpture museum. It is solely devoted to the works of Auguste Rodin and is the largest collection of his works outside of Paris. It includes bronzes, plaster studies, drawings, and prints. There are 124 sculptures, including bronze casts of "The Burghers of Calais," "Eternal Springtime," "The Gates of Hell," and Rodin's seminal work, "The Thinker." The museum is small, but powerful, and tours run regularly. Being small, it doesn't get lots of crowds, making it a great place to slow down and enjoy the works.
Hours:
- Tue-Sun 10am-5pm
Admissions:
- Suggested Donation $5
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Sharon Rigney
Philadelphia Local Expert
- Romantic Things to Do, Museums: "Admission is free with your paid ticket to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, so go to both if you can."
- Best for Romantic Things to Do Because: A walk though a museum filled with beautiful, famous sculptures is all about romance.
- Best for Museums Because: Everything in the museum, except for The Kiss, is an original work by truly talented sculptor, Auguste Rodin.
