Except Paris, the Rodin Museum is the only place in the world where you can find the largest number of art works by Auguste Rodin. The Museum was originally a present to the city from Jules Mastbaum who collected plenty of Auguste Rodin's art works to enrich the culture life of citizens in Philadelphia.
Today, this fantastic museum has become home to various masterpieces by Rodin. It even houses a number of really famous art works, including The Thinker, The Kiss and The Burghers of Calais and so on. These renowned art works showcased in the museum come in a wide variety of types, like bronze castings, prints or plaster studies, etc.
No matter whether you are a big fan of sculptor Auguste Rodin or not, this museum would be really worth your visit. The collections placed both inside and outside the museum are incredibly impressive. Once you've been there, you will undoubtedly be filled with admiration for this talented artist.
Official Website of the Rodin Museum
http://www.rodinmuseum.org/
Rodin Museum on Wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodin_Museum
The Rodin Museum is located at 2201 - 2299 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the junction of 22nd Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Whenever you are planning a trip to the Rodin Museum, remember to take a glance at its operation hours to make sure you will not be left out in the cold. The museum opens at 10 am and closes at 5 pm from Tuesday to Sunday. But it would be closed on Mondays as well as holidays.
Please note that opening hours of the Rodin Museum mentioned above are subject to change anytime without notice. If you need more details to plan your visit in advance, call (215)568-6026 to get updated information.
Information about Rodin Museum Operation Hours
http://www.rodinmuseum.org/284-237.html
In addition to operation hours, you also need to pay attention to different admission rates of the Rodin Museum. There is not unified admission fee to this museum. But, visitors will be recommended to make a $5 donation before entering.
If you come to the museum in a group of more than 15 individuals, guided tour would be available. It only costs 8 dollars per person. Unguided tours are much cheaper for sure. Any group consisting of 25 or less people would be charged 75 dollars. Thereafter, you only need to add 25 more dollars for another 25 people.
If guided tours are preferred, it's best to make a reservation at least a month prior to your visit. Otherwise, guide might not be available. For more details about private group tour, you can call (215)684-7863, fax to (215)684-7360 or directly send your email to gsales@philamuseum.org.
Student groups are also welcomed to the Rodin Museum. Plus, they will be entitled to enjoy discounted tours. Student groups from any Philadelphia schools would only be charged 4 dollars per person for guided tours. Other student groups can book their guided tours by paying 6 dollar per student. For those who opt to appreciate the art works by themselves, unguided tour would only cost 1 dollar per student.
Contact the Rodin Museum at (215)664-7508 or fax to (215)236-4063 to get further information about student tours. You can also choose to send an email to educate@philamuseum.org.
To make your Rodin Museum experience more hassle-free and enjoyable, we have put together an array of helpful tips for you to refer to.
1) If you would like to take a few pictures during your visit, note that flash, strobe or tripods are forbidden. Therefore, you are strongly suggested to take a hand-held camera and turn off flash when photographing.
2) Barrier-free access and wheelchair entrance are available at the Rodin Museum. Touch tours and listening enhancement system are also provided to ensure handicapped visitor a wonderful experience.
3) For those who plan to purchase a couple of souvenirs, the Rodin's gift shop would be a terrific choice. And if necessary, you can take a short break at the restrooms during your trip.
