If you’re a fan of sculptor Auguste Rodin, the largest collection of his works outside of Paris can be found in the City of Brotherly Love. Philadelphia’s Rodin Museum is a world-class collection of incredible visual art. Movie theater owner Jules Mastbaum began collecting Rodin works in 1923 with the idea that he would use them as the core of a museum, and within half a decade his collection was the largest in private hands in the United States. In addition to finished sculptures it includes sketches, plaster studies, prints, books, and more. Mastbaum died in 1926 and the Museum opened its doors three years later. Visitors are greeted by The Thinker, perhaps Rodin’s most famous work, in the entry courtyard. Inside, a huge variety of sculptures await the visitor, with some favorites including the Burghers of Calais and the Gates of Hell. This is one of Philadelphia’s most unique cultural institutions.
Rodin Museum
Benjamin Franklin Parkway and 22nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 763-8100
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