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Museums of Nice

Alpes-Maritimes (06)Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

13 labeled museums

Nice (Alpes-Maritimes) est une ville qui rassemble 13 musées labellisés. Chacun des 13 musées de Nice possède ses propres collections. Nice se trouve dans le département Alpes-Maritimes.

Museums in Nice

Musée archéologique de Cimiez

Nice — Alpes-Maritimes
Archaeology

Musée d'art moderne et d'art contemporain

Nice — Alpes-Maritimes
Modern and Contemporary Art

Musée d'art naïf Anatole Jakovsky

Nice — Alpes-Maritimes
Modern and Contemporary Art

Musée de paléontologie de Terra Amata

Nice — Alpes-Maritimes
Archaeology

Musée départemental des arts asiatiques

Nice — Alpes-Maritimes
Decorative Arts Ethnology History

Musée des beaux-arts Jules Chéret

Nice — Alpes-Maritimes
Fine Arts

Musée du palais Lascaris

Nice — Alpes-Maritimes
Decorative Arts Fine Arts History

Musée du Vieux logis

Nice — Alpes-Maritimes
Decorative Arts

Musée Marc Chagall

Nice — Alpes-Maritimes
Fine Arts

Musée Masséna

Nice — Alpes-Maritimes
Fine Arts History

Musée Matisse

Nice — Alpes-Maritimes
Fine Arts

Musée national du sport

Nice — Alpes-Maritimes
Decorative Arts Modern and Contemporary Art Fine Arts

Muséum d'histoire naturelle

Nice — Alpes-Maritimes
Natural Sciences

Nice Museums

With 13 « Musée de France » labeled museums, Nice holds a significant place in the cultural landscape of the Alpes-Maritimes department. Each museum in the city preserves collections that reflect the richness of the local heritage and offer visitors a variety of discoveries.

Domains and Collections

The museums of Nice present collections covering the following fields: Archéologie, Art moderne et contemporain, Arts décoratifs, Ethnologie, Histoire, Asie, Photographie, Beaux-arts. This diversity allows visitors to explore different facets of the heritage, whether art, history, science, or local traditions.

Plan your visit to Nice

The museums of Nice are accessible throughout the year, with hours that may vary by season. Some offer guided tours, educational workshops, and temporary exhibitions. Contact each institution for the current program and access conditions.

Nice in the Alpes-Maritimes department

Nice is part of the Alpes-Maritimes department (Alpes-MaritimesCode), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Other municipalities in the department also house labeled museums. A stay in the region allows you to combine visiting the museums of Nice with those in neighboring cities.

Data sources

The information presented comes from the Muséofile database of the Ministry of Culture (data.culture.gouv.fr), under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

Nice hosts 13 museums bearing the 'Museum of France' label, awarded by the Ministry of Culture.

Museums in Nice cover various fields: fine arts, archaeology, history, natural sciences, decorative arts, ethnology.

Prices vary. Many offer free admission on the first Sunday of the month and reduced rates.

Check the details of each museum for the full address. Most are accessible by public transportation.

Yes, digitized works are accessible via the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture.

Accessibility depends on each establishment. Contact the museum before your visit.

Nice is located in the Alpes-Maritimes department.

Many museums offer guided tours and workshops. Inquire directly with the establishment.

Museums participate in national events (Night of Museums, Heritage Days) and host temporary exhibitions.

The data come from the Muséofile database of the Ministry of Culture (data.culture.gouv.fr), under Open License v2.0.