Does the Paris Museum Pass Include the Musée Rodin and Its Sculpture Garden?
Yes — the Musée Rodin, including its famous sculpture garden, is included in the Paris Museum Pass. You get the full visit: the elegant mansion galleries and the tranquil garden with *The Thinker* and *The Gates of Hell*. It’s a relaxed, high-value stop near Les Invalides and the Eiffel Tower. Here’s how to use the pass there and make the most of it.
What the pass covers
Your pass includes full entry to the Musée Rodin — both the indoor galleries in the beautiful Hôtel Biron, the sculptor’s former workshop and residence, and the surrounding sculpture garden. There’s no need to choose between a “garden-only” and a “full” ticket, as the pass covers the complete visit.
The sculpture garden
The garden is the museum’s signature pleasure. Among the rose beds and tree-lined walks you’ll find Rodin’s monumental bronzes in the open air, including *The Thinker*, *The Burghers of Calais* and *The Gates of Hell*. There’s a garden café too, making it a lovely spot to pause with a coffee between museum visits.
Inside the mansion
The indoor galleries display Rodin’s marble and plaster masterpieces, including *The Kiss*, along with works by his pupil and muse Camille Claudel. The light-filled rooms of the 18th-century mansion are a perfect setting, and the collection is manageable in size — you can see the highlights without museum fatigue.
How long to allow
Around an hour to ninety minutes is plenty for both the house and the garden at a relaxed pace. That makes the Rodin Museum an easy, rewarding addition to a day rather than a major time commitment, and a welcome change of pace from the vast halls of the Louvre or Orsay.
Where it is and what’s nearby
The Musée Rodin sits in the 7th arrondissement, a short walk from Les Invalides and the Army Museum (with Napoleon’s Tomb) and not far from the Eiffel Tower. That makes it a natural pairing on a pass day: combine Rodin with Napoleon’s Tomb, both included, and add the Eiffel Tower separately if you wish.
When to go
The Rodin Museum is closed on Mondays. It’s at its loveliest on a fine day when the garden is in full bloom, so a sunny morning or afternoon is ideal. Mornings are quieter; the garden is a peaceful escape even when central Paris is busy.
Do you need a reservation?
The Rodin Museum is generally more relaxed than the headline sites and doesn’t usually require an advance timed slot for pass holders, though it’s always worth checking current requirements when you plan. Your pass covers entry; have it ready and follow any on-site guidance.
Tips for your visit
- Allow about an hour for the house and garden.
- Pair it with Napoleon’s Tomb at nearby Les Invalides (also included).
- Visit on a fine day to enjoy the garden at its best.
- Avoid Mondays (closed).
- Pause at the garden café between sights.
A perfect Left Bank afternoon
- Start at the Musée Rodin, allowing time for the sculpture garden.
- Walk to Les Invalides, a few minutes away, for the Army Museum and Napoleon’s Tomb (included).
- Pause for a coffee at the Rodin garden café or nearby.
- Finish at the Eiffel Tower for sunset, booked separately, a short walk on.
Buy your Paris Museum Pass for the Rodin Museum
To enjoy the Musée Rodin and its sculpture garden without a separate ticket, buy your Paris Museum Pass online in advance — the full visit is included. Secure your pass and pair Rodin with Napoleon’s Tomb for a perfect Left Bank afternoon.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Musée Rodin included in the pass?
Yes — full entry to the galleries and the sculpture garden.
Does it include the garden?
Yes — there’s no separate garden-only limitation with the pass.
What will I see?
The Thinker, The Gates of Hell and The Kiss, plus works by Camille Claudel.
How long should I spend?
About an hour to ninety minutes for the house and garden.
When is it closed?
Mondays.
What’s nearby?
Les Invalides and Napoleon’s Tomb, both included, and the Eiffel Tower (separate).