Musée Matisse

• This museum is housed in a historic Genoese villa surrounded by splendid Italianate gardens which are a treat to watch
•   The permanent collection of an extensive and diverse ensemble of Matisse's works is too mind-boggling
•  Have a glimpse of all the sculptures Matisse created including  68 paintings, 236 designs, 218 drawings, and 56 sculptures
•  The interesting sketches for the decorations of the Chapel in Vence is a treat for art lovers 
• The entire ensemble of works provides an overview of the artist's creative method and genius
• The artist lived in Nice from 1918 until 1954. It was handed over to the city of Nice by Matisse's family
• As the museum also hosts exhibits, screenings of art films, and conferences every year from June to September,  art lovers should plan their trip accordingly 

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

•  All three museums in Nice are closed on Tuesday
•  They are also closed on May 1 (Labor Day), Christmas, and New Year, so work out your trip accordingly
•   If you wish to stay longer, then  20 Euros week-long pass is really good  as Nice has a wealth of excellent museums to explore
•   Matisse Museum and Franciscan Monk Museum on Cimiez are located close to Chagall Museum. So you can plan a single trip to visit both the museums
• Get into the door before the 24-hours is up to stay in as long as you wish

 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.