Rodin Museum vs Masonic Temple
Rodin Museum and Masonic Temple are both highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Rodin Museum is preferred by most professionals compared to Masonic Temple. Rodin Museum comes in at 96 with praise from 12 sources like Where, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Rodin Museum
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Franklin Parkway at 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19101
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Fodor's
"This jewel of a museum holds the biggest collection outside France of the work of sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840–1917)."
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Concierge
"Even before you enter the museum itself, the landscaped sculpture garden of the Rodin Museum is a welcome respite from the sightseeing hordes."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Devoted to the French Impressionist and home to one of Philadelphia’s loveliest gardens."
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Afar Magazine
"If you are a fan of sculpture this is a must."
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Not For Tourists
"More than just the Thinker."
Masonic Temple
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1 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Fodor's
"The temple is one of the city's architectural jewels, but it remains a hidden treasure even to many Philadelphians."
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Concierge
"The city's best-kept secret, this ornate 19th-century temple designed to house the state's Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania hides in plain sight across from City Hall."
Not For Tourists
"Giant staircases and oak appointments."
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This Medieval Norman-style granite structure (1873) marked by spires and towers was conceived by Masonic brother James Windrim."
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National Geographic
"“Stunning architectural features that look like wood or stone but are actually ornate plaster”...Stone Norman cathedral exterior and huge, lavish interior rooms with such themes as a Grecian temple "
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