Just wanted to let anyone traveling in the near future that the Rodin museum is under major renovation. The interior is limited to one room which, I believe, is where the temporary exhibits are generally held. You can not access any of the main floors. Outside grounds are also under construction though this has not limited any access to the outdoor sculptures.
Had a similar experience in the Carnavalet museum where 2nd floor was closed. Think this may have been more for lack of personnel (think I may have read this is RS someplace ) than construction.
In any event, somewhat frustrating when you are not aware and have paid to see the entire museum.
Posted by
(Berlin, Germany)
70 posts
My tip is to check the opening times of the museums in the Internet and if all exhibitions are accessible.
Guide books it is not possible to be always up to date.
Posted by
Minnesota 🎒
16539 posts
Good advice from Bert, Michelle. It's impossible to keep guide books up to date so checking the websites of attractions themselves for changes in hours, entry fees, etc. is a must. If you had looked at the Rodin's own site, you would have been aware of the renovation work in progress.
Posted by
Reno, NV, USA
2547 posts
Sometimes museums that are under renovation and with limited space will only show their best works. Was that the case at the Rodin museum? We were at the Rijksmuseum years ago when they were under renovation and that's what they did. And it was nice as we did'nt have to wade through the minor works. It made for a more efficient visit. Were the gardens open at the Rodin museum?
Posted by
Denver, CO
796 posts
Thanks for taking the time to post this - it will help others who are traveling there soon!
Posted by
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We were there three weeks ago. The gardens were open. You can pay 7 euros for the gardens and one room of the mansion or 2 euros to see the gardens only. We were aware of the ongoing renovations but our hotel was very close so we walked over to stroll the gardens and have lunch in the garden cafe.
Posted by
Shediac, New Brunswick, Canada
776 posts
We will be in Paris until the 14th.....I wonder if we should go before the 12th? On the 12 it would probably be super busy....What do you think?
Posted by
Olympia, WA, USA
6713 posts
Thanks for this post, Michelle. I like the garden better than the museum itself anyway. When we went the garden was 1 euro, but still a bargain at 2 euros, weather permitting. Nice café too.
Photobears is right, the museum building (Hotel Biron) will be jammed November 12 when it reopens. And probably 13th and 14th and several weeks longer too. I'm sure it's a great renovation, but maybe not worth a long wait to see on your last couple of days in Paris.
Posted by
Salem, OR, USA
222 posts
Hi michelle,
This museum has been on my bucket list a while and I was so looking forward to going in September. Thanks for the heads up, my expectations are appropriately lowered. Hope to at least enjoy the gardens.
Posted by
Tel Aviv
15784 posts
I visited the Rodin in April this year and had the museum pass, so I did saw everything that was open. As Michelle described, the house is completely closed to visitors. There is another, smaller building that now houses a little of the collection. The Kiss is the only major work I remember and it's in a corner so you cannot walk around it. Most of the exhibit was details about the Burghers of Calais.
The gardens have many sculptures and even though it's in the middle of Paris, it is very quiet. Well worth the time.
I stopped in at the Carnavalet, but only visited the ground floor. There was a major structural change at the entrance to accommodate new security measures. There was a sign that some of the upper rooms were closed. It's a free museum so it's no loss if you only get to see part of it. BTW it is one of my favorites in Paris.