Group visits: A toolbox
Coming to the musée Rodin with a group? Follow these steps to choose your option, book your visit, and prepare for your arrival.
CHOOSE YOUR OPTION
Groups can choose between two options: a guided visit led by a musée Rodin guide, or a self-guided visit, with or without an outside professional tour guide.
▶ How does the guided visit work?
Guided visits are led by a musée Rodin guide. They let you explore the collections and exhibitions through a variety of themes and in several languages, tailored to different types of participants.
The guided visit is offered as a package: reservation fee, admission tickets, the guide’s services, and the audio headsets needed for the visit.
Adults 10-15 / 16-20 / 21-25 people
▶ How far in advance do I need to book a guided visit?
For visits in German, Spanish, Italian, or Chinese, requests must be submitted at least 30 days in advance through our dedicated form.
If you’re past these deadlines, we recommend choosing a self-guided visit if available.
▶ What does the guided visit package include?
▶ How long does a guided visit last?
▶ What languages are guided visits offered in?
- in French and English, with online booking;
- in German, Spanish, Italian, and Chinese, on request through our dedicated form.
▶ How does the self-guided visit work?
Self-guided visits let you explore the museum at your own pace, with or without an outside professional tour guide.
For a self-guided visit, plan on a reservation fee (€35 for one area, €50 for two areas), admission tickets for participants who aren’t exempt, and audio headsets if you want to give commentary in front of the artworks.
Adults ≤ 25 people
*Number of free chaperones depends on the age of the participants.
▶ What is the reservation fee for?
For a self-guided visit, you will therefore need: a reservation fee, the necessary admission tickets, and audio headsets if your group wants to give commentary in front of the artworks.
▶ How do I book if participants qualify for different rates?
Each participant must then have the ticket that corresponds to their situation. Proof of eligibility will be requested at the entrance.
▶ Do chaperones need a ticket?
For school groups, several chaperones may enter free of charge depending on the age of the participants:
- preschools: 1 chaperone for every 7 children;
- elementary schools: 1 chaperone for every 9 children.
▶ Do I need to book tickets for participants who get in free?
Their number doesn’t need to be entered at the time of purchase, up to the maximum capacity allowed for the group.
▶ Can I bring my own professional tour guide?
In Paris, when speaking in front of the artworks, the guide must use the museum’s audio headsets. Outside equipment is not permitted.
▶ Who may speak in front of the artworks?
Renting audio headsets is mandatory; outside equipment is not permitted.
▶ Are audio headsets mandatory?
They are not mandatory for groups of children aged 10 and under.
BOOK YOUR VISIT
Reservations are required for all groups of 10 or more participants, whether they choose a guided or self-guided visit.
▶ On which days can I book a group visit?
Public holidays and free first Sundays of the month (October through March) are not open for bookings.
▶ What is the booking deadline?
- Self-guided visit: up to the same day, subject to availability
- Guided visit in French or English: at least 20 days in advance
- Guided visit in German, Spanish, Italian, or Chinese: at least 30 days in advance
▶ What is the maximum group size?
- 25 people for adult groups (guide or chaperone included)
- 30 people for groups of minors (guide or chaperone included)
▶ My group has more than 25 or 30 people. How do I book?
Since group time slots are offered every 15 minutes, you can book several consecutive slots, subject to availability.
To make multiple reservations:
- Add a first reservation fee to your cart by selecting the date, time, and area you want.
- Log in to your account to continue your booking.
- Click “Continue shopping” to return to the group offer.
- Add a new reservation fee for the second subgroup, choosing a consecutive time slot.
- Repeat for each subgroup.
▶ I’m leading a small group (fewer than 10 people). Do I need to book?
If you’d like to give commentary during your visit, audio headsets are available individually on site for €2 per person.
▶ I don’t know the exact number of participants yet. Can I still book?
For a self-guided visit, you can book your time slot right away. The necessary admission tickets can be added later, online or on site, based on your final group headcount.
For a guided visit, choose the package that matches your expected headcount. If your group size changes, you can upgrade to the next package by paying the difference on site.
FINALIZE YOUR BOOKING
Group reservations are paid exclusively online, before the visit.
▶ How do I pay for my reservation?
▶ Can I change or cancel my reservation?
Admission tickets and audio headsets remain valid for one year from the date of purchase and can be reused for a new reservation, with a new reservation fee.
▶ Can I use group-rate tickets without booking a time slot?
PREPARE FOR YOUR ARRIVAL
Allow a little extra time for security checks and the distribution of audio headsets.
▶ What time should we arrive?
Please note: the reserved time is the time you enter the visit area, not the time you arrive at the museum.
Make sure all participants are gathered before your reserved time to make entry easier for the group.
▶ What if we’re late?
For a self-guided visit, access to the reserved area is not guaranteed if you arrive late. Allow plenty of time for your trip and the entrance checks.
For a guided visit, if you are more than 20 minutes late, the guided visit will be canceled. Be sure to build in enough of a buffer so that your whole group is there on time.
▶ What documents do we need to show on arrival?
Have your documents ready before you arrive to make entry easier for the group.
▶ Can I add tickets if my group size changes?
For a self-guided visit, the necessary admission tickets can be purchased later, online or on site (within the group’s maximum size).
For a guided visit, if your group exceeds the group headcount covered by your package, you can upgrade to the next package by paying the difference on site, subject to capacity.
ENJOY YOUR VISIT
What to know once you’re on site: coat check, drawing, and dining.
▶ Does the museum have a coat check for groups?
▶ Can we draw in the museum?
In the sculpture garden in Paris, the number of artists is not limited provided they don’t obstruct foot traffic or other visitors.
▶ Can my group have lunch on site?
School groups may also be permitted to bring a light picnic, only in the sculpture garden, in the area behind the hornbeam hedge.