Only Paris has more museums than Nice in terms of French cities. Nice and art have, for a long time, enjoyed a working relationship. Artist relocate there or thereabouts in order to progress their influence in the fields. The museums here too attract visitors and you would need a weekend at the very least if you wanted to make it worthwhile. They are no longer free, Sundays out of the month aside but you can get a seven day pass which gives you access to all of them in exchange for one advanced payment.
Matisse Museum. This museum is located in a villa right next to the Roman excavations. It houses two hundred and thirty of his works including his last work from 1953, Flowers and Fruits. It also features many of his highly regarded sculptures and canvasses. For any fan of the artist, who lived in Nice from 1917 until 1954 when he died, this is a must see.
Marc Chagall Museum. For any fan wishing to see his works, this museum, which stands on the top of a hill, houses the most significant collection. The building was especially designed to showcase his work and utilises the bright lights of the Mediterranean. Chagall opened the museum in 1972. His paintings are divided into themed sections such as the Creation of Man which sees twelve paintings on display. There is also a large mosaic and a selection of sculptures.
Museum of Fine Arts Jules-Cheret. This museum is another that is located in a villa and when originally built, it was intended for a Russian princess. One of the finest, smaller museums in the country, its collection is diverse as it is rich. There are numerous sculptures including the plaster cast of The Kiss by Rodin and paintings by Klees Van Dongen among others.
Asian Arts Museum. Kenzo Tange, the esteemed architect designed this museum and it is, like the Matisse Museum, located inside a villa. This time, however, is is set on an artificial lake. The art showcased here comes from Japan, China, South East Asia and India.
Matisse Museum. This museum is located in a villa right next to the Roman excavations. It houses two hundred and thirty of his works including his last work from 1953, Flowers and Fruits. It also features many of his highly regarded sculptures and canvasses. For any fan of the artist, who lived in Nice from 1917 until 1954 when he died, this is a must see.
Marc Chagall Museum. For any fan wishing to see his works, this museum, which stands on the top of a hill, houses the most significant collection. The building was especially designed to showcase his work and utilises the bright lights of the Mediterranean. Chagall opened the museum in 1972. His paintings are divided into themed sections such as the Creation of Man which sees twelve paintings on display. There is also a large mosaic and a selection of sculptures.
Museum of Fine Arts Jules-Cheret. This museum is another that is located in a villa and when originally built, it was intended for a Russian princess. One of the finest, smaller museums in the country, its collection is diverse as it is rich. There are numerous sculptures including the plaster cast of The Kiss by Rodin and paintings by Klees Van Dongen among others.
Asian Arts Museum. Kenzo Tange, the esteemed architect designed this museum and it is, like the Matisse Museum, located inside a villa. This time, however, is is set on an artificial lake. The art showcased here comes from Japan, China, South East Asia and India.
