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The Atelier Rodin 2026
Celebrating 5 years in style !
Dedicated to discovering sculpture through hands-on practice, The Atelier Rodin will reopen from April 11 to September 6, 2026, full of new ways to play and learn at the museum. Recommended for children aged 3 to 12, The Atelier Rodin also welcomes toddlers (6–24 months) with a dedicated sensory space.
A new space, 'At The Lab!', will offer hands-on art activities led by facilitator-guides, allowing visitors to experience all aspects of sculpture through a program of five distinct activities
- The Atelier Rodin is a free space for children, who must be accompanied by an adult, with no prior reservation required. Its different areas can be explored independently.
- Activities in the 'At The Lab!' space are available by online reservation, subject to availability, for groups and families.
A cloakroom is provided for personal belongings and strollers.
Grand Opening Weekend – April 11 & 12, 2026
On the occasion of its 5th anniversary, The Atelier Rodin invites you to an exceptional celebration, with all its activities taking over the museum’s spaces for all ages. The program includes modeling, assembling, creating sketchbooks, storytelling tours in the galleries, choreographic experiments in the garden, a photo corner, and picnicking on the green lawn. Join the fun and help us celebrate this milestone in style!
Activities are free and open to all.
Vue de l'oeuvre
Play, Discover, and Learn
Designed for children from 6 months and suitable for all ages, The AAtelier Rodin is full of activities and discoveries that encourage a sensitive and intuitive exploration of Auguste Rodin’s universe and a sculptor’s workshop.
"The Toddlers’ Cabin!" – An immersive space for artistic awakening and exploration, specially designed for children aged 6–24 months.
"Hands-On!" – An invitation to model alone or together, and to explore sculpting tools and materials through an interactive setup. Before leaving, slide down a fun little slide.
"Get in Shape!" – Enjoy assembling and balancing activities, as Rodin did every day. Explore all scales of The Thinker and capture your visit at the photo studio.
"Grab Your Pencils!" – A space for coloring and drawing, both small- and large-scale… Trace shadows of the body on a big blackboard.
"What a Story!" – A reading area to learn, laugh, and relax in a setting inspired by the garden.
Hands-on experimentation continues "At The Lab!" – sign up to experience artistic practice guided by a facilitator-guide.
You are a group
We welcome groups (leisure centers, schools, social groups, and groups of people with disabilities… of more than 10 and up to 30 people) free of charge, Tuesday to Friday at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm (from April 14 to July 10).
- You can reserve a free self-guided visit to The Atelier Rodin: to make a reservation request, please use the online form here.
- You can also book a free "At The Lab!" activity:
- Schools
To make a reservation request, please use the online form. - Groups of visitors with disabilities
To make a reservation request, please use the online form. - Leisure centers and social groups
To make a reservation request, please use the online form.
you are a family
- You can access The Atelier Rodin without a reservation: the space is free and open to all. Accompanying adults over 25 must purchase a museum ticket.
- You can book a "At The Lab!" activity (tickets can be purchased in advance or on-site at the museum): Saturdays during school holidays at 11:00 AM (except August 15). Discover the collections differently and extend the experience through hands-on creative practice in this new space, guided by a facilitator-guide.
- Want to celebrate your child’s birthday at the museum? Discover the offer here.
An Eco-Responsible Design
The Musée Rodin, together with Studio Vaste, the scenographer of The Atelier Rodin, has redesigned and adjusted the installations from previous editions with a focus on reuse and incorporating user feedback. The brand-new "At The Lab!" space is made from repurposed furniture and materials.
Studio Vaste, committed to environmental issues, works to design projects responsibly and is dedicated to rethinking, reusing, reducing, and recycling.
A Poster by Emerging Talent
Each year, the Musée Rodin entrusts the creation of the The Atelier Rodin poster to a young artist still in school.
The 2026 edition’s visual was created by artist Jade Favre-Nicolin, in partnership with the Art Direction department of e-artsup Lyon.
"As a student in art direction and an apprentice tattoo artist, I develop a universe nourished by drawing, my first language. Through this poster for The Atelier Rodin, I wanted to celebrate the spontaneity of gesture and experimentation, offering a playful reinterpretation of The Thinker. My work, combining minimalist lines and childlike colors, invites everyone to engage with the artwork and become part of the creative process."
Acknowledgments to Our Sponsors
Fondation Lazard Frères Gestion, sponsor of The Atelier Rodin 2026
Matmut pour les arts, sponsor of the hands-on art activity program "At The Lab!" at The Atelier Rodin
Exhibition(s) location(s)
Musée Rodin, Paris
77, rue de Varenne
75007, Paris
Date(s)
From Saturday, April 11 to Sunday, September 6, 2026, inclusive
Opening times
Open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Tuesday to Sunday
Last recommended entry at 5:30 pm
Please note that scooters, including children’s scooters, are not allowed in the museum and cannot be stored on-site
Price(s)
- Free and open-access space for children, who must be accompanied by an adult, no reservation required.
- Adults can access with a museum ticket, no reservation needed (free entry for all young people under 26 – EU + EEA).
- Please check all our conditions for free admission.
Additional information
THE ATELIER RODIN - « at the lab ! »
Discover the new 'At The Lab!' space within The Atelier Rodin, offering hands-on art activities led by a facilitator-guide.
Activities are by reservation only, in French, for groups and families.
FAMILY OFFER
Join one of our family tours or activities to explore sculpture through play and creativity, and make your visit truly unforgettable
A Tailor-Made Birthday
Saturdays and Sundays from April 18 to July 4
Make your child’s birthday a festive celebration at the Musée Rodin! A unique experience with friends in a setting that blends the poetry of art and nature.
Reservation required at least 20 days in advance.
