Henri Matisse museum
Collection of the artist’s paintings, sculptures and personal objects located in a beautiful 18th century villa.
Opened everyday except on Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
164 avenue des arènes de Cimiez, 06300 Nice
Marc Chagall museum
Sitting atop of the ancient hill of Cimiez, in a garden planted with Mediterranean tress, the museum possesses the largest collection of works by Marc Chagall.
Opened everyday except on Tuesday.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from November to April / 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from May to October.
36 avenue du Docteur Ménard, 06000 Nice
Oceanographic museum
Showcase over 6000 specimens in their natural environment. Do not miss the monumental 400,000 liters shark lagoon !
Opened everyday, except on the day of the Formula 1
January to March / October to December – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
April to June / September – 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
July & August – 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Avenue Saint Martin,98000 Monaco
Jean Cocteau museum – collection Severin Wunderman
Museum dedicated to the period from 1910 to 1950. Painting, sculptures and movies from the artist.
Opened everyday except on Tuesday from 10am to 6pm
2 quai Mauléon – 06500 Menton
Fondation Maeght
Founded in 1964 by Marguerite and Aimé Maeght: paintings, sculptures, collages, ceramics and all forms of Modern art. The collection includes works by many very important 20th century artists including Bonnard, Georges Braque, Marc Chagall, Alberto Giacometti, Fernand Léger of Joan Miro.
Opened everyday.
From October to March 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
from April to June 10 p.m. to 6 p.m. / from July to September 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
683 Chemin des gardettes, 06570 Saint Paul de Vence
Picasso Museum – Château Grimaldi
Draws, paintings , sculptures and ceramics on the outside terrace.
Opened everyday, except on Monday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from June 15th to September 15th
10am to 12 p.m. / 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. from September 16th to June 14th
Place Mariéjol, 06600 Antibes
Fernand Léger Museum
The unique museum devoted to this major artist of the 20th century.
Opened everyday, except on Tuesday.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from May to October / 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from November to April.
316 chemin du val de Pome – 06410 Biot
Renoir museum
Paintings and sculptures from the artist in his old and own house, preserved as is with original furniture and decoration. Lithographs, many old photographs and personal possessions. Nice park enhanced by olive trees.
Opened everyday, except on Tuesday.
10 a.m. to 12 p. m. – 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. from May to October / 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. from November to April.
Chemin des collettes, 06800 Cagnes-sur-mer
International Perfume museum
Dedicated to the perfume’s history, from the antiquity to nowadays. Guided visits and creations of your own fragrances.
Open every day from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed from December 1st to March 30th.
2 boulevard du jeu de ballon, 06130 Grasse