(215) 763-8101
Benjamin Franklin Pkwy at 22nd St
(22nd Street)
Philadelphia,
PA
19103
39.9613
-75.1751
Neighborhoods: Fairmount/Art Museum, North Philadelphia
What People Are Saying About Rodin Museum
The Editor
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The Scene – Commuters drive by Rodin's "The Thinker" without giving much thought to what lies behind. It's not surprising--the neoclassical temple to sculptor Auguste Rodin is a masterpiece of understatement. Enter through "The Gates of Hell": gigantic doors adorned with a bronze cast of Rodin's unfinished masterpiece. A Michelangelo-esque grouping of more than 200 figures, the "Gates" offer a foretaste of the impassioned, spontaneous sculpture within. – – The Collection – The largest collection of works by Rodin outside Paris, the museum was begun in 1923 by local…
09/10/02
glad it's open again!
by MKH
This is one of the best Philadelphia attractions. You can see some amazing sculptures by Rodin, wander around outside, and admire the gates and still have plenty of time to walk around Kelly drive or to Rittenhouse square and have lunch.
The Details on Rodin Museum
Know Before You Go:
Visitors are allowed to use handheld cameras, but lash, strobes and tripods are not permitted.
Smoking Permitted:
No
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