Looking for places to visit in Nice, France? The French Riviera is famous for its glamour, but did you know Nice is also home to some incredible museums? From world-class art and fascinating local history to jaw-dropping photography exhibits and a brand-new illusion museum, there’s something for everyone. Forget the cliché of museums being just a rainy-day plan—these spots are must-visits! Join Anja & Aila as they dive into their Top 10 Museums in Nice, sharing insider tips and highlights along the way. Perfect for culture lovers, history buffs, or anyone looking to explore the best of the Côte d’Azur!
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1 - Matisse Museum
📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/53XBVWc2UKkUsk5w6
164 Av. des Arènes de Cimiez
Entrance fee: €10
Open every day, except Tuesdays
https://www.musee-matisse-nice.org/
2 - Chagall Museum
📍https://goo.gl/maps/AuJpAaJVPLEbAzzb9
Avenue du Dr Ménard
Entrance fee: €8
Open every day, except Tuesdays https://musees-nationaux-alpesmaritimes.fr/chagall/en/practical-information
3 - Asian Arts Museum (Musée des Arts Asiatiques)
📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/k3vQkDCigGbuTYNp8
405 Promenade des Anglais
Free entry
Open every day, except Tuesdays
https://maa.departement06.fr/
4 - Masséna Museum (local history)
📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/dT6EoJnHGHdXPCseA
65 Rue de France
Entrance fee: €10
Open every day, except Tuesdays
https://www.nice.fr/fr/culture/musees-et-galeries/musee-massena-exposition-en-cours
5 - Illusion Nice
📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/nmAHbWbqpMQGH8TVA
5 Rue Masséna
Entrance fee: €15
Open every day
https://illusionnice.fr/en
6 - Museum of Photography “Charles Nègre” (Musée de la Photographie)
📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/VoiZiftNSLT1UrCt5
1 Place Pierre Gautier
Entrance fee: €5
Open every day, except Mondays
https://museephotographie.nice.fr/
7 - Palais Lascaris
📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/UGGNBJbKBtiEPkvc6
15 Rue Droite
Entrance fee: €5
Open every day, except Tuesdays
https://www.nice.fr/fr/culture/musees-et-galeries/palais-lascaris-le-palais
8 - MAMAC (Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art)
📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/RrjxsKGenfCCDGW48
Place Yves Klein
https://www.mamac-nice.org/en/
Currently closed for renovation since January 2024, with an expected reopening in 2028.
9 - National Sports Museum (Musée National du Sport)
📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/XTWJZcFeoEwPRCsr8
Stadium “Allianz Riviera”, 6 Allée Camille Muffat
Entrance fee: €6-8 (€13 for a combined guided tour of the museum & stadium)
Open every day, except Mondays
https://www.museedusport.fr/en
10 - Terra Amata & Lazaret Cave
Musée de Préhistoire de Terra Amata:
📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/EdnGQddEP3p7hN9C9
25 Boulevard Carnot
Entrance fee: €5
Open every day, except Tuesdays
www.musee-terra-amata.org
Grotte du Lazaret:
📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/pCEPJLKWY5yKoMp47
33 bis Boulevard Franck Pilatte
Closed Mondays + Tuesdays
Free entry
https://lazaret.departement06.fr/
PASS “9 Musées - 4 jours” for €15:
Gives you access to each of the following museums run by the city of Nice within 4 consecutive days:
Musée Matisse, Musée Masséna, Musée des Beaux-Arts Jules Chéret, Musée de la Photographie Charles Nègre, Musée d’Archéologie de Nice Cimiez, Musée d’Art Naïf, Musée de Préhistoire de Terra Amata, Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle, Palais Lascaris
Book here: https://billetterie-museesnice.tickeasy.com/fr-FR/accueil
or ask at the tourist office or directly at one of the museums!
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00:00 Introduction
00:41 #1 Matisse Museum
02:10 #2 Chagall Museum
03:05 #3 Asian Arts Museum
04:47 #4 Masséna Museum
06:19 #5 Illusion Nice
07:36 #6 Museum of Photography
08:21 #7 Palais Lascaris
08:59 #8 MAMAC
09:18 #9 Sports
09:39 #10 Terra Amata & Lazaret Cave