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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Koji T

Japan
Group
2 weeks ago
Scenery was fantastic! Seats on the ship was also great to enjoy sightseeing. If we have a chance to visit Paris again, we would take the tour once again.

Beata M

Couple
2 weeks ago
Punctual cruise, exactly 1 hour. All sights in place. Person taking about them could have been more entertaining. Also, French music could have been piped in between the explanations. Foldable backs to the wooden benches could be added, it's hard to be sitting for an hour without back support.

Gionatan D

Italy
Couple
2 weeks ago

+2 more

A nice museum, full of works of art. The only downside was that the audio guide wasn't provided by the museum—you had to download an app and so on, which was quite a hassle.

Tina F

United States
Solo
2 weeks ago
I absolutely LOVED the Orsay! So many dearly loved masterpieces in one place. The museum is well organized in a manner that a person can follow the flow of not only art genres history, but all of world history because art is such a part of life. The traffic flow patterns are set up in such a way that makes it easy to cover all.

Yu W

Couple
Apr 2026

+5 more

Hello, the square is majestic, and the museum is full of fascinating historical information. The collection of armor is extraordinary; we could see how it evolved over time across different countries, such as Italy, Germany, and France. The craftsmanship of the past is magnificent; we could see a lot of detail in the armor. Also, Napoleon’s tomb is massive, elegant, and breathtaking.

Brent C

Solo
Apr 2026

+6 more

This was an amazing experience from start to finish, if you are interested in military history this is the place to be. I recognised a lot of weapons from Battlefield 1, it was very interesting to see them in real life. Would recommend 100%

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.

John O

United States
Couple
2 weeks ago
Not only did the Paris pass provide access with shorter wait times and an all in one cost, it provided information about many otherwise unnoticed locations - a few gems among them
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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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