Museum · Philadelphia
Rodin Museum: free entry days, tickets & hours
One of the largest Rodin collections outside Paris, with The Thinker and The Gates of Hell in a Beaux-Arts pavilion and free garden on the Parkway.
Independent guide, not the official Rodin Museum website. Official links are under Sources.
Part of Rodin Museum is free: the Rodin garden (with The Thinker) is free all year.
- Also free: youths 18 and under.
- Otherwise: suggested adult admission (pay what you wish) — $15.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- The garden with The Thinker is free any time the site is open; the galleries are pay what you wish.
- Only open Friday to Monday, and closed all of January and February 2027 (4 Jan-27 Feb).
- A full-price Philadelphia Museum of Art ticket also covers the Rodin Museum on the same or next day.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free areaThe Rodin garden (with The Thinker) is free all year | everyone | Outdoor garden in front of the museum; group photography needs a permit. | No |
| Free forFree for youths 18 and under | children under 19 | — | No |
Official prices
Rodin Museum ticket prices
| Suggested adult admission (pay what you wish) — Suggested: seniors $14, students $7; youths 13-18 and children free. Walk-up only. | $15 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (suggested adult admission (pay what you wish)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–17:00 |
Closed today (holiday or special closure).
Friday-Monday 10am-5pm; closed Tuesday-Thursday. Closed for the winter 4 Jan-27 Feb 2027.
2151 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA
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FAQ
Rodin Museum: common questions
Is Rodin Museum free?
The Rodin garden (with The Thinker) is free all year. Also free: youths 18 and under. Otherwise the official ticket costs $15.
Who gets free entry to Rodin Museum?
Children under 19.
How much is a ticket to Rodin Museum?
Suggested adult admission (pay what you wish) costs $15 on the official site.
What day is Rodin Museum closed?
Rodin Museum is closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Friday-Monday 10am-5pm; closed Tuesday-Thursday. Closed for the winter 4 Jan-27 Feb 2027.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- philamuseum.org/rodin-museum · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
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