An Interesting Overview Of Rodin Museum Paris
The Rodin Museum which is dedicated to 19th century sculptor Auguste Rodin showcases his artworks and life that went for a period of more than 50 years.
In fact, there are two museums featuring Rodin's art, paris' Rodin Museum and the other one located in Meudon.
Rodin Museum is exactly seated at 77 Rue de Varenne. To get there, you would have to go through the Paris Metro System and get off at the Varenne Metro Station. From there, it will only be few walks away from the Rodin Museum.
Quite apart from the art displayed at the Rodin Museum in Paris, its building also is worth visiting.
In the 1700s, Rodin Museum building was initially constructed for a private home. It is considered to be uniquely built as the house is situated in the middle of three-acre gardens on every side of the building.
Rodin Museum visitors are equally captivated by the art collections as well as roaming around the gardens. Numbers of Auguste Rodin's works have been moved to the garden to add an artistic touch to the naturally wonderful set up of the garden.
The art works inside the Rodin Museum are primarily those belonging to Rodin. Nevertheless, a remarkable number of artworks belong to Camille Claudel, a French peer of Rodin. Some of the most famous pieces of art done by Rodin which can be found at the museum include the Thinker, the Hand of God, the Kiss, and the Cathedral.
The Rodin Museum in Paris has varying opening times in summer and winter. From April to September the Rodin Museum is open from 9.45 am until 5.45pm. The Gardne closes at 6.45pm. Opening hours from October to March are an hour shorter with the museum closing at 4.45pm and the garden closing 15 minutes after.
Standard ticket is at 6 euros. Reduced tickets can be purchased at 4 euros. Those who only need to see the garden pay one euro. Minors get in free of charge.
The Rodin Museum Paris is dedicated to the life and works of French artist Auguste Rodin. To see more artworks features those of Rodin's contemporaries you should visit d'Orsay art museum
