Rodin Museum

Francois Auguste Rene Rodin, born 1840, was a French sculptor, generally considered the founder of modern sculpture. His unconventional and unexpected works challenged the norm, but despite controversy and ridicule from traditionalists, his popularity grew and by 1900 he was world-renowned.

Displayed around the house and gardens where he lived at the end of his life, this fabulous museum collection illustrates how he revolutionised sculpture at the start of the 20th century – reworking figures and themes to create such iconic and distinctive works as The Thinker, The Burghers of Calais and The Gates of Hell.

It’s surprisingly good for families, with special family audio guides designed to introduce kids to sculpture. They include an interactive plan with an audio pen – point the pen at an exhibit and hear the commentary.