A part of the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University, Rodin Sculpture Garden makes for an interesting visit. Open from Wednesdays through Sundays, from 11a, this beautiful garden was established in 1985. Originally designed by Robert Mittelstadt, the garden is themed around a similar garden that B. Gerald Cantor Rodin had designed in Paris; unfortunately it suffered heavy damages on account of the earthquake of 1989. Restored to its former glory in 1991 by Thomas Seligman, the garden features gorgeous masterpieces like the Gates of Hell and Burghers of Calais.
Phone: (650) 723-4177
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Lomita Dr and Quarry Rd
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- Sat Open 24 Hours
Museum Way, Cantor Arts Museum, , Stanford University Stanford, CA 94305-5060 ·2337.40 mi
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We were on campus and revisited the Rodin Sculpture Garden. Many nice pieces to see. Its right by the art gallery and is free to visit.
MoreLocated on the Stanford University campus next to the Cantor Art Center, this was a very accessible garden full of Rodin sculptures.Visitor parking was right across the street and free on the weekend. We got lucky and visited in between the atmospheric river downpours. A lot of other people were on campus and more than I would have expected.The Gates of Hell stood out above at 6 meters tall. One of six castings, it was filled with writhing bodies from Dante’s Inferno. Other sculptures were scattered throughout the garden some in groups, heads only or partial bodies. You could get as close as one wanted which was nice to see the details and expressions. Worth visiting while seeing the Stanford campus.
MoreAuguste Rodin was known for dramatic depictions of human emotions in his art and his sculptures. We did not expect to see so many sculptures from one of our favorite artists in a University Campus, but it was really nice to see several of his pieces in one small manageable garden right outside the Cantor Arts Center. We also liked the fact that they left enough spaces in between each piece, so people can admire, appreciate and photograph each sculpture separately without getting in other people’s way.Obviously, this is the largest Rodin collection outside of the Museums in Paris, and will certainly have a huge cultural impact on the students here.Our absolute favorite in the Garden was “The Gates of Hell” Door flanked by Adam and Eve on either side, and “The Thinker” at the very top. “The Burghers of Calais” collection in Memorial Court was also a great spot to take interesting photos of us next to the huge sculptures in similar poses. That was funny, as well as memorable.Worth going to the Stanford Campus just to see this collection.
MoreWe both returned to Stanford University to see the beautiful Rodin Garden. We enjoyed seeing the sculptures. Its by the art museum.
MoreThis is a wonderful respite on a beautiful campus in Palo Alto. An open air garden with full size replicas and casts made from the originals.
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