The Thinker: Rodin Museum’s most iconic sculpture

Meet the Rodin Museum’s most recognisable masterpiece. The Thinker sits quietly in the garden, drawing millions of visitors each year who come to admire its expressive detail and contemplative mood.

Where is it located?

You will find The Thinker in the Rodin Museum's Sculpture Garden. It is placed near the central pathways, making it one of the first major artworks you will encounter outdoors.

How to access?

Access is included with all standard Rodin Museum tickets. There is no separate ticket required to view The Thinker.

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Reshma N

India
Group
2 weeks ago
We had a hassle free experience ..Everything was superbly coordinated .Its a must try for everyone who comes to Paris !!

Víctor O

Spain
Family
3 weeks ago
The views are spectacular; you can see Paris's most famous landmarks. I recommend doing this to see Paris from a different perspective.

Jean-michel C

France
Couple
Feb 2026
Easy access to the museum. Impeccable quality of information provided by Headout. Cultural, artistic, and historical interest of the site. An unforgettable experience.

Egle L

Couple
Feb 2026
Beautifull place with interesting history. Specialy enjoyed Napaleons cave. Staff was nice. Rooms with historical enviroment was amazing. Garden nicely cared.

Joao S

Portugal
Solo
Dec 2025
Visiting Les Invalides was impressive. The museum is huge, and the collection of knight armor is astonishing. Really enjoyed the visit.

Alex F

United Kingdom
Couple
Jan 2026
Having visited Paris several times over the years, I decided to take the family along. Knowing the queues for the museum we booked the fast track (timed) tickets and on arrival were thankful for doing so. The (normal) queue was several hundred metres in length. Whilst the fast track did not give you immediate entry, it was well worth paying the extra. We waited approximately 15 minutes. The museum itself was simply stunning and was able to enthuse our two boys also. On reflection I would probably start on the top floor (5th I believe) and work our way down. I have always been a fan of Impressionism and seeing the actual pieces of artwork that I have had hanging at home gave me goose bumps. Give yourself a minimum of two hours for the visit but realistically 3 hours would be best.

Pio N

Italy
Solo
Jan 2026

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Fantastic museum and it was one of the best experiences of my life. If you want to have an experience that gives you fantastic emotions, I recommend it😘

Alessandra M

Mexico
Couple
Feb 2026
It's great, the only thing is that you have to remember to pick up the physical museum pass in advance, because otherwise you won't be able to enter the venues. Other than that, no problem.

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Frequently asked questions about The Thinker

Yes. All standard tickets include access to the Sculpture Garden where The Thinker is located.

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