the museums of nice
Matisse museum in nice
The Matisse Museum brings together a vast collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures and photographs by the eminent Fauvist artist Henri Matisse. It is housed in the Villa des Arènes, a 17th century villa located in the Cimiez district of Nice.
Matisse and his heirs donated numerous works to this museum which today houses 68 paintings and gouaches, more than 200 drawings and 200 prints, 57 sculptures and nearly 100 photographs. The collection also includes a vast assortment of the artist's personal items, such as ceramics, stained glass and documents. Among his most famous works, you can see “Woman reading”, “Le Bonheur de vivre”, “Les Nus bleus” and “La desserte rouge”.
Mamac museum "museum of modern and contemporary art"
The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (Mamac) in Nice offers a unique museum experience. Located in the heart of the city, this establishment offers an immersion in the world of modern and contemporary art. Its collections contain works designed by the greatest artists of the 20th century such as Yves Klein, Niki de Saint Phalle and Andy Warhol. Every year, temporary exhibitions renew the interest of contemporary art lovers.
The building itself, designed by architect Yves Bayard, is certainly Mamac’s most imposing and emblematic work of art. Built in a neo-classical style, it unfolds its bold shapes and bold lines.
The building itself, designed by architect Yves Bayard, is certainly Mamac’s most imposing and emblematic work of art. Built in a neo-classical style, it unfolds its bold shapes and bold lines.
masséna museum of nice "villa masséna"
The Palais Masséna Museum of Art and History is an institution located in a splendid villa on the Promenade des Anglais, in Nice. The complex includes well-maintained gardens which are easy to explore, as well as vast natural spaces.
Inside, you will discover various objects, works of art and period furniture from the Masséna family, the former owners of the estate. The second level also houses exhibitions on the history of Nice since the 19th century, including military artifacts dating from before the Second World War. You will finally be able to browse a collection relating to Napoleon and Josephine, including in particular the death mask of the emperor.
Inside, you will discover various objects, works of art and period furniture from the Masséna family, the former owners of the estate. The second level also houses exhibitions on the history of Nice since the 19th century, including military artifacts dating from before the Second World War. You will finally be able to browse a collection relating to Napoleon and Josephine, including in particular the death mask of the emperor.
nice arts museum
The Museum of Fine Arts invites you to discover a remarkable collection of works which covers the history of art from the 16th to the 20th century, and which continues to be enriched by donations. In 1928, the museum took up residence in a magnificent residence built by the Ukrainian princess Kotchoubey and completed by James Thompson, a wealthy American.
Art lovers can admire, among others, works by Raoul Dufy, Jules Chéret and Pierre Bonnard.
Art lovers can admire, among others, works by Raoul Dufy, Jules Chéret and Pierre Bonnard.
national sports museum
The National Sports Museum brings together an entire collection of objects and documents illustrating the history of sport since the 16th century. Today located in the Grand Stade de Nice, about 10 minutes from the city center, the institution was nevertheless created in 1922 in Paris by the Ministry of War.
The museum features more than 100,000 artifacts depicting the most significant sporting events from the 16th century to the present day, including an incredible collection celebrating the history of the modern Olympic Games. You will be able to discover sports equipment, but also sculptures, paintings, drawings, advertisements, magazines, books and even stamps.
The museum features more than 100,000 artifacts depicting the most significant sporting events from the 16th century to the present day, including an incredible collection celebrating the history of the modern Olympic Games. You will be able to discover sports equipment, but also sculptures, paintings, drawings, advertisements, magazines, books and even stamps.
nice natural history museum
At the Natural History Museum, the permanent collections take the form of a naturalist walk, which explores the coast and the mid-country to discover numerous treasures, some of which are discreet and which further add to their value. Visitors learn more about the species that live there, some of which are endemic to this territory. They are also aware of the numerous threats weighing on the luminous cliffs of the Côte d'Azur, the hills and valleys of Nice.
Children and adults will be able to discover specimens of animals characteristic of these territories. The wolf, the deer, the wild boar, the badger and the chamois are presented to the public. Many species of birds, insects, plants and mushrooms complete the collections and allow us to become aware of the complexity of the fauna and flora of the Alpes-Maritimes, while highlighting the interactions between animals and plants. The Mediterranean Sea also offers great diversity, with molluscs and fish.
Children and adults will be able to discover specimens of animals characteristic of these territories. The wolf, the deer, the wild boar, the badger and the chamois are presented to the public. Many species of birds, insects, plants and mushrooms complete the collections and allow us to become aware of the complexity of the fauna and flora of the Alpes-Maritimes, while highlighting the interactions between animals and plants. The Mediterranean Sea also offers great diversity, with molluscs and fish.
marc chagal museum
The Marc Chagall National Museum is, as its name suggests, entirely dedicated to the paintings, sketches, sculptures and stained glass windows of the famous artist. Located on Avenue du Docteur Ménard in Nice, it houses a series of religious paintings created by Chagall to illustrate the books of Genesis, Exodus and the Song of Songs.
One of the particularities of the Marc Chagall National Museum is that the artist himself contributed to its design and conservation. He also participated in the development of the garden and created a mosaic and a stained glass window specifically for the site, where you will also see old sketches, other stained glass windows, sculptures and gouaches.
One of the particularities of the Marc Chagall National Museum is that the artist himself contributed to its design and conservation. He also participated in the development of the garden and created a mosaic and a stained glass window specifically for the site, where you will also see old sketches, other stained glass windows, sculptures and gouaches.
nice asian art museum
The Museum of Asian Arts in Nice offers works of art from Asian cultures, with permanent collections around Buddhism or organized by geographical area: China, Japan, India, South-East Asia. The building itself constitutes a work of art with strong symbolism: the architect Kenzo Tange opted for fundamental geometric shapes in the Japanese tradition, the square and the circle. The white marble walls are reflected on a body of water, for a play of light. The museum hosts numerous exhibitions throughout the year.
You can combine your visit to the museum with a discovery of Parc Phoenix, a real green setting at the entrance to the city of Nice.
You can combine your visit to the museum with a discovery of Parc Phoenix, a real green setting at the entrance to the city of Nice.
terra amata prehistory museum
The Terra Amata Prehistory Museum is located on the eponymous archaeological site, founded 400,000 years ago on Mount Boron in Nice. Excavations carried out on site have uncovered objects and shelters dating from the Lower Paleolithic. The museum is located near the port of Nice, to the east of the latter.
You will be able to see tools, animal bones, hearths and various other historical artifacts there. But it also presents another major discovery made at Terra Amata, concerning the beginnings of the domestication of fire, a major turning point in the history of Humanity.
You will be able to see tools, animal bones, hearths and various other historical artifacts there. But it also presents another major discovery made at Terra Amata, concerning the beginnings of the domestication of fire, a major turning point in the history of Humanity.