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Musée Bourdelle

★ 4.7 (4,003)Free

This museum showcases the life and work of Antoine Bourdelle, a major sculptor of the early 20th century, through his former ateliers, sculpture garden, and a contemporary wing. Visitors can explore permanent collections of sculptures, drawings, and photographs, alongside temporary exhibitions on 19th- and 20th-century artists. The site includes a café-restaurant, Le Rhodia, and is open Tuesday to Sunday.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Set in Antoine Bourdelle's original studios and sculpture garden, preserved as he worked in them in the early 20th century.
  • 2Permanent collection entry is free, including large-scale bronze and copper sculptures displayed both indoors and in the garden.
  • 3The museum blends historic ateliers with a contemporary wing, alternating indoor galleries with outdoor garden spaces.

💡 Good to know

  • 1Free permanent collection, closed Mondays
  • 2visit the atelier and garden spaces at the back which are often overlooked. The on-site café Le Rhodia is a charming spot for a break.

⏱️ Typical visit

1h15

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

18 Rue Antoine Bourdelle, 75015 Paris, France · MontparnasseGoogleApple
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Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"Exceeded all my expectations. I honestly thought after visiting the Musée Rodin, nothing else in Paris could impress me quite the same way, but this experience was special. Visit in May, when the roses are in bloom and their outdoor spaces feel almost magical. The sculptures framed by fragrant rose bushes swaying in a wind, still wet after the recent rain look poetic. Absolutely in love with their aesthetics… 🤍"

— Sviatlana.B

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