Henri Matisse was a famed French artist and moved to Nice 37 years before his death in 1954. During his stay in Nice, he created some of his excellent works. Some people say this museum does not display the artist's prized works as it has the works of artist’s stay in Nice. A part of Matisse's legacy was donated to the city of Nice by the artist himself and by his heirs.
Still, the museum is the best trajectory of the life and work of Henri Matisse. Set up in 1963, the museum was moved to the nearby ancient site in 1989, for expansion. It was thrown open to the public in 1933 after being closed for renovation. Thereafter with a new modern wing and more renovated spaces, the museum was able to exhibit its entire permanent collection, acquired through acquisitions and donations.
By Bus:
You can board Bus #15 Rimiez or Bus #17 Monestere/Cimiez, Both run from behind Nice Etoile Shopping Center, Galeries Lafayette, or anywhere on rue Goffredo
Bus #17 starts from the train station, and Bus #20 Saint-Sylvestre from the Port
Bus #15 runs the most frequently, every 10 minutes during the week but it doesn’t run on Sundays or national holidays
Bus routes in Nice only cost 1.50 Euro (or just 1 Euro if you buy the 10-trip card), and you pay as you board
Double-Decker Hop-on Hop-off Tourist Bus will be the best option on Sundays when there are fewer buses This service takes you right up to both museums every half-hour in summer (every hour in winter), the fare of 22 Euros is much higher but if can you buy a French Riviera Day Pass for 26 Euros, It covers your admission to all museums (normally 10 Euro a pop or 20 Euro for a day pass), plus a lot of other facilities like a wine tasting in Old Nice, and a glass of Champagne and a few betting chips at the Casino
By Taxi:
Of course. the easiest option is to hire a taxi. It costs 7 to 9 Euros from the Old Town to Matisse Museum
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Entrance Fee
All the municipal museums except national museum. Chagall in Nice has a 10 Euros 24-hour all-access admission charge
Children under 18, students (with ID) and locals with proof of residence: Free
You can buy a 7-day all-access museum pass for 20 Eurosfor all 14 municipal museums including the Matisse Museum and Palais Lascaris in Old Nice
You can also buy a single ticket for 10 Euros and can visit all other museums within 24-hours free
The Museum of Asian Art in the Parc Phoenix complex, Villa Arson, a modern art museum (open only in afternoons) and the Franciscan Monk Museum on Cimiez near the Matisse Museum are free
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