Museums & galleries in Nice

Located in the Cimiez district near the Cimiez monastery, it is dedicated to the history of the Franciscan order on the French Riviera since the 13th century. Visitors can see exhibitions on monastic life, works of art, ancient manuscripts, and everyday objects.

An open‑air museum and indoor exhibition located in the historic Cimiez district. It showcases the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Cemenelum, including baths, an arena, and an early Christian complex, as well as finds that trace the history of Liguria from the Bronze Age.

A historic scientific center on Mont Gros, known for its buildings designed by Charles Garnier and the largest movable dome in Europe, created by Gustave Eiffel, offering visitors interactive tours.

A magnificent 17th‑century aristocratic mansion in Genoese Baroque style, located in the very heart of Old Nice. Today the building is a state museum and is classified as a historic monument of France.

A cultural center located in the Old Town. The museum is dedicated to photography, offering temporary exhibitions by renowned masters and a permanent collection, as well as a photo gallery.

An intimate venue that presents Asian culture through iconic works from China, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia. It brings together classical exhibits, decorative art objects, and contemporary pieces, housed in a building with unique architecture.