Getting here
Musée Matisse
164, avenue des Arènes de Cimiez
06000 Nice
Tél: (+33) (0)4 93 81 08 08
E-mail : musee.matisse@ville-nice.fr
Getting to the museum
By bus:
Lines 5, 16, 18, 33, 40
Bus stop: Arènes / Musée Matisse
Bike sharing services:
Rent an electric or muscle-assisted bike on Lime and Pony.
By car:
Car parking spaces:
- avenue du Monastère
- place du Monastère
Coach parking facilities:
- avenue du Monastère
Four pedestrian entry points to the garden:
- avenue des Arènes de Cimiez
- boulevard de Cimiez
- avenue du Monastère
- place du Monastère
Individual visitors and groups are welcome:
The main entrance is located on Level -2, accessible via the grand staircase outside the modern wing of the museum.
Accessibility:
Access the garden through the gate at 164 Avenue des Arènes or the gate at Boulevard de Cimiez, then enter the museum via the southern forecourt of the villa, which overlooks the archaeological site.
Opening times
Museum open daily except Tuesdays
- From November 1st to March 31th : open from 10 am to 5 pm
- From April 1st to October 31st : open from 10 am to 6 pm
Ticket office closes 30 minutes before closing time.
Due to technical maintenance, the Musée Matisse Nice will exceptionnaly be closed on Monday, November 30. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Closed on January 1st, Easter Sunday, May 1st and December 25th.
Museum Shop – ARTEUM
10 am – 6 pm
Level -1
Tel : (+33) (0)4 93 82 33 67
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Museum Tickets
Musée Matisse – 10€
Musée Matisse (group rate) – 8€
Per person, for groups of mininum 10 people
Please note that advance booking is required for groups via email at musee.matisse@ville-nice.fr.
Nice Museums Pass
The pass is free for residents of Nice and the towns located within the Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur. It provides free entry to all the city’s museums and galleries. Children and individuals under 18 from the metropolitan area are also admitted free to museums and galleries without the requirement of showing a Pass.
To obtain the Pass, you must present a valid identity document and proof of residence dated within the last 3 months. The Pass remains valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
4–day Nice Museums Pass – 15€
Access to all municipal museums and galleries for 4 days.
4–day Nice Museums Pass (for groups) – 10€
(per person, minimum 10 people)
Access to all municipal museums and galleries for 4 days.
Free admission
(valid proof required)
Children under 18 – Students – Job-seekers – Holders of disability card and one companion per person – Members of ICOM and ICOMOS – Museums curators – Journalists – Tourist guides
French Riviera Pass
Card made available by the Tourism Office of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis giving free access to many touristic sites including Musée Matisse Nice.
More information
Payment method
Credit cards, cash, French holiday vouchers
Prepare your visit
An ever-changing museum
The museum has a policy of regularly rotating its exceptional permanent collection, curating small themed displays and large temporary exhibitions to constantly bring fresh perspective to Matisse’s work. Some works may also be loaned to other institutions, others may remain in storage for a few months for conservation reasons before being exhibited again.
These rotations help us turn each of your visits into a new experience !
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Reservation
Individual visitors: you can book your ticket online.
Groups (10 people and more): reservation is required, for both self-guided and guided visits. More information
School groups: reservation is required, for both self-guided and guided visits. More information
SPEAKING RIGHTS
Speaking rights are granted free of charge.
However, any guided tour led by an external speaker, regardless of the number of participants, is subject to the Museum’s prior approval and must be booked in advance. Your request, together with proof of eligibility to exercise speaking rights, should be sent to: musee.matisse@ville-nice.fr.
Visiting conditions
- In application of government measures to counter the spread of COVID19, visitors are encouraged to wear a facial mask and to wash their hands with hydroalcoholic gel before accessing the museum. A hydroalchoholic gel dispenser is placed at the entrance of the museum. Please respect social distancing and barrier gestures.
- Animals are not permitted in the museum, with the exception of service animals (guide dogs).
- The museum’s cloakroom (lockers) is free and is located near the reception desk. However, a 1 euro coin or equivalent token is required to lock the locker. Backpacks and umbrellas must be left there before your visit.
- A visual check of handbags can be carried out by a security guard.
- Food and drink are not allowed in the museum.
- Photographs are for personal use only. Flash photography is not permitted as it is damaging to artworks.
- All works by Matisse are protected by copyrights: commercial distribution and editorial use are subject to conditions and prior authorisation.
Plan Vigipirate: level 3
To ensure the safety of our visitors, the museum is strictly applying the security measures decided by the French authorities (Plan Vigipirate):
- Access control
All visitors entering the Matisse Museum must pass through to metal detector checks and visual bag inspection. Visitors are required to comply with the requests and instructions of the security staff on site. - Rules concerning bags
Suitcases, backpacks, oversized bags and bulky items are not permitted inside the building. The clockroom (lockers) is not available.
The Kiosque des Arènes
Fancy a coffee, lunch, or aperitif? Why not enjoy a break in a quintessential olive grove! Located just a stone’s throw from the Matisse Museum in the Cimiez Gardens, the Kiosque offers a selection of local culinary specialities certified as Cuisine Nissarde.
Extend your museum visit by walking in the footsteps of Henri Matisse and taking in the scenic Arènes Gardens.
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