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Rodin Museum vs Rosenbach Museum and Library

Both Rodin Museum and Rosenbach Museum and Library are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Rodin Museum ranks significantly better than Rosenbach Museum and Library. Rodin Museum comes in at 90 with recommendations from 9 sources like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Afar Magazine.

Rodin Museum
Rodin Museum
9 / 10
Franklin Parkway at 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19101
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This jewel of a museum holds the biggest collection outside France of the work of sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840–1917)." Full review
Concierge 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 Condé Nast Traveler
"Devoted to the French Impressionist and home to one of Philadelphia’s loveliest gardens." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"If you are a fan of sculpture this is a must." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"More than just the Thinker."
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Rosenbach Museum and Library
Rosenbach Museum and Library
8 / 10
2008-2010 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The Rosenbach celebrates "Bloomsday" on June 16 with readings from Ulysses by notable Philadelphians. The library has more than 130,000 manuscripts and 30,000 rare books." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This place is for bibliophiles, as it features rare books and manuscripts, including James Joyce's Ulysses, and incunabula, basically the earliest printed books from 1450 to 1500."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"A fine group of decorative arts complements the library's 30,000 books and 300,000 manuscripts; a prize among the latter is James Joyce's handwritten Ulysses manuscript." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The list of famous authors in the collection here could fill a book itself: Edgar Allen Poe, James Joyce, Maurice Sendak, George Washington, Lewis Carroll, Bram Stoker." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Situated within two fancy 19th-century town homes in Rittenhouse, this museum and library boasts a world-class collection of historic letters, manuscripts, literature and rare books." Full review
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