Best Museums in Nice
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From the classic Fondation Maeght and Marc Chagall National Museum, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.6 · 4,056 reviews
Climb to Fondation Maeght, the hilltop museum above Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Wander between galleries and open-air courtyards to see Calder, Miró and Chagall works, then break for a meal in the garden restaurant.
★ 4.4 · 8,203 reviews
Visit the Marc Chagall National Museum, a villa in a quiet Nice neighbourhood devoted to the artist's biblical-inspired works. Move through its compact galleries and settle in for the documentary on his life.
★ 4.0 · 7,155 reviews
Explore the Matisse Museum in a 17th-century villa where the artist once lived and worked. Follow his progression from early canvases to later masterpieces and see what the current temporary exhibition adds.
★ 4.7 · 10,395 reviews
Visit Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, a seaside villa on Cap Ferrat wrapped in nine themed gardens. Tour its furnished rooms, then wander the terraces and garden styles with the Mediterranean in view.
★ 4.5 · 3,494 reviews
Pause at the Villa Masséna, a belle époque mansion steps from Nice's promenade. Tour its ornate rooms, see Riviera art and Napoleon's death mask, then relax in the quiet gardens.
★ 4.3 · 1,789 reviews
Step into the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice, a 19th-century mansion with a free-entry collection. See paintings by van Loo and Monet, Rodin sculptures and the current Maurice Denis exhibition.
★ 4.5 · 1,841 reviews
Slip into the Asian Arts Museum, a modern glass-and-water building near Nice Airport. Browse Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Southeast Asian art, then pause in the tea ceremony room, all without paying for entry.
★ 4.4 · 2,147 reviews
Slip into the Musée du Palais Lascaris, a Baroque palace hidden in the lanes of Nice's Old Town. Climb its grand staircase, admire frescoed ceilings and tapestries, and browse the collection of antique musical instruments.
★ 4.2 · 748 reviews
Discover the Musée d'Archéologie de Nice on the site of ancient Cemenelum. See marble statues, coins and excavated finds, try the interactive exhibits, then step outside to walk the Roman ruins.
★ 4.7 · 574 reviews
Step into the Escoffier Museum of Culinary Arts in Villeneuve-Loubet, a tribute to the chef behind the peach melba. Admire chocolate sculptures and exhibits on French gastronomy, with a play corner to keep younger visitors entertained.
★ 4.4 · 1,423 reviews
Pop into the Musée de la Photographie Charles Nègre in Nice's historic old town. Move through its rotating exhibitions across two floors and browse the library of photography books upstairs.
★ 4.3 · 988 reviews
Step into the National Sports Museum in Nice, a modern space devoted to sport from the 16th century to today. Try the giant table football and fitness challenges, then browse the collections of historic sporting memorabilia.
★ 4.4 · 658 reviews
Wander into the Musée d'Art Naïf Anatole Jakovsky, a restored chateau with a garden terrace. Browse colourful naive paintings from around the world and see how the current temporary show fits in.
★ 4.1 · 559 reviews
Head to the Musée de Préhistoire de Terra Amata, built on an ancient campsite above Nice. Follow the story of early humans through the exhibits and let the kids tackle the discovery trail, all free of charge.
★ 4.2 · 189 reviews
Discover Villa Arson, a 1960s art school and contemporary arts centre perched above Nice. Wander the concrete architecture, see current exhibitions, and finish in the olive-tree gardens looking out over the city.
Nice · 🎨 Museum
Fondation Maeght
2h
Marc Chagall National Museum
1h15
Matisse Museum
Nice · 🏛️ Landmark
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
2h30
Villa Masséna, musée d'art et d'histoire
1h
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice
Asian Arts Museum
Musée du Palais Lascaris
Musée d'Archéologie de Nice / Cimiez
45 min
Escoffier Museum of Culinary Arts
Musée de la Photographie Charles Nègre
National Sports Museum
Musée d'Art Naïf Anatole Jakovsky
Musée de Préhistoire de Terra Amata
Villa Arson Nice
