Musée Matisse
Quick Facts
- Location
- France, Nice
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 1–1.5 hours
- Opening Hours
- Monday 10:00-17:00 · Tuesday Closed · Wednesday 10:00-17:00 · Thursday 10:00-17:00 · Friday 10:00-17:00 · Saturday 10:00-17:00 · Sunday 10:00-17:00 · The practical information page gives the museum as open every day except Tuesday, 10:00-17:00 from 1 November to 31 March and 10:00-18:00 from 1 April to 31 October, with the ticket desk closing 30 minutes before the end. Fixed closing days are 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May and 25 December, and the page adds an exceptional closure for technical maintenance on Monday 30 November 2026. The ARTEUM shop on level minus 1 works 10:00-18:00. The daily values here follow the winter band in force now.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Museum ticket 10 euros · Student: Group rate 8 euros per person from ten people, booked in advance by email to [email protected] · The Nice Museums Pass is free to Nice and metropolis residents, covering every city museum, needs ID and residence proof within three months and stays valid three years, while the four day pass for other visitors costs 15 euros and 10 euros per person for groups of ten or more. Payment takes cards, cash and holiday vouchers, with online tickets offered.
- Address
- 164 avenue des Arènes de Cimiez, 06000 Nice
- Coordinates
- 43.7194, 7.2760
Introduction
The Matisse Museum is a serene shrine to a master of art. Located in the olive groves of Cimiez in Nice, it collects many works of the Fauvist master Matisse, a precious window into the creative journey of this artistic giant who long lived in Nice. The Musée Matisse sits in an ochre-colored old villa in Cimiez, surrounded by quiet olive groves, tranquil and elegant. Henri Matisse is one of the greatest artists of the 20th century and a leading figure of Fauvism, known for his bold, free colors, simple, lively lines and vital expressiveness. Matisse spent his later years settled in Nice; the bright sunshine, brilliant colors and relaxed flair of the Côte d'Azur deeply nourished his creation. The museum collects many of his works from different periods—oil paintings, drawings, sculpture, and the brilliant paper cutouts he created in his later years by cutting colored paper with scissors—presenting fairly completely the long and glorious creative career and artistic evolution of this master. Strolling this serene shrine, through the master's bright, lively works, you feel Matisse's love of color and life and his extraordinary artistic charm—a joyful and profound artistic journey. Explore Nice, enter the Matisse Museum in the Cimiez olive groves, and pay homage to the Fauvist master's masterpieces—a sight in Nice rich in artistic depth.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00-17:00 |
The practical information page gives the museum as open every day except Tuesday, 10:00-17:00 from 1 November to 31 March and 10:00-18:00 from 1 April to 31 October, with the ticket desk closing 30 minutes before the end. Fixed closing days are 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May and 25 December, and the page adds an exceptional closure for technical maintenance on Monday 30 November 2026. The ARTEUM shop on level minus 1 works 10:00-18:00. The daily values here follow the winter band in force now.
Ticket Information
| Adult | Museum ticket 10 euros |
|---|---|
| Student | Group rate 8 euros per person from ten people, booked in advance by email to [email protected] |
| Child | Free under 18, and under 18s living in the Nice Côte d Azur metropolis enter free without any pass |
| Free Admission | Free with valid proof for those under 18, students, jobseekers, disability card holders with one companion, ICOM and ICOMOS members, museum curators, journalists and tourist guides, with no separate senior band on the list, and free entry also comes with the French Riviera Pass |
The Nice Museums Pass is free to Nice and metropolis residents, covering every city museum, needs ID and residence proof within three months and stays valid three years, while the four day pass for other visitors costs 15 euros and 10 euros per person for groups of ten or more. Payment takes cards, cash and holiday vouchers, with online tickets offered.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Musée Matisse?
Monday: 10:00-17:00; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 10:00-17:00; Thursday: 10:00-17:00; Friday: 10:00-17:00; Saturday: 10:00-17:00; Sunday: 10:00-17:00; The practical information page gives the museum as open every day except Tuesday, 10:00-17:00 from 1 November to 31 March and 10:00-18:00 from 1 April to 31 October, with the ticket desk closing 30 minutes before the end. Fixed closing days are 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May and 25 December, and the page adds an exceptional closure for technical maintenance on Monday 30 November 2026. The ARTEUM shop on level minus 1 works 10:00-18:00. The daily values here follow the winter band in force now.
How much is the admission for Musée Matisse?
Adult: Museum ticket 10 euros; Student: Group rate 8 euros per person from ten people, booked in advance by email to [email protected]; Child: Free under 18, and under 18s living in the Nice Côte d Azur metropolis enter free without any pass; Free Admission: Free with valid proof for those under 18, students, jobseekers, disability card holders with one companion, ICOM and ICOMOS members, museum curators, journalists and tourist guides, with no separate senior band on the list, and free entry also comes with the French Riviera Pass; The Nice Museums Pass is free to Nice and metropolis residents, covering every city museum, needs ID and residence proof within three months and stays valid three years, while the four day pass for other visitors costs 15 euros and 10 euros per person for groups of ten or more. Payment takes cards, cash and holiday vouchers, with online tickets offered.
Any practical tips for visiting Musée Matisse?
Enter the Matisse Museum in the olive groves and pay homage to the Fauvist master's works. The collection includes oil paintings, drawings, sculpture and Matisse's later brilliant cutouts.
How long should I spend at Musée Matisse?
A typical visit takes 1–1.5 hours.
