From French avant-garde contemporary artworks to American pop art classics, Nice’s museums particularly excel at immersing visitors into the worlds of influential modern artists.
But art is not the only theme covered in the city’s varied museum scene: explore everything from photography to archaeology with our pick of the best museums and galleries in Nice.
You can visit all of the venues listed below (except for the Chagall Museum) with the Pass musées Ville de Nice (€15 for 3 days of unlimited access to the city’s major museums and galleries). Alternatively, the French Riviera Pass (1 day €26, 2 days €38, 3 days €56) also grants you entry to Nice’s top museums, cultural attractions, activities and more.
The MAMAC: best for modern and contemporary art
Immerse yourself in the worlds of Yves Klein, Niki de Saint Phalle and other influential avant-garde artists from the École de Nice at the Musée d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain (MAMAC).
Set over two floors in a striking state-of-the-art building, Nice’s most acclaimed modern art museum also houses classic pop art and new realism pieces from prominent American and European artists. There are regular contemporary art exhibitions, including on the rooftop terrace which affords sweeping views of the city that are not to be missed.
The Musée Matisse: best for works from one of France’s most famous artists
One of France’s most famous painters, Henri Matisse (186–1954) lived in Nice for nearly 40 years. Marvel at one of the world’s largest collections of his work, including paintings, drawings, sculptures and paper cut-outs, at the Musée Matisse in Cimiez.
This stellar museum is housed in a stunning 17th-century red-ochre Genoese villa surrounded by olive trees, across the street from the Monastère Notre Dame de Cimiez, where Matisse is buried.
The Musée Masséna: best for history buffs
Built between 1898 and 1901, this sumptuous belle-époque villa now houses a fascinating museum dedicated to the history of Nice and the French Riviera.
With its idyllic seaside location and gorgeous gardens, it is one of the many architectural gems lining the city’s famous Promenade des Anglais. Delve into Nice’s origins and learn all about the…
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