This relatively new location has become quite popular in recent years in Nice. It was opened to the public in June of 1990, and was designed to be a museum of contemporary and modern art. The project of putting together the plans for the place started in the 1970s, and really took off by 1985, when an exhibit of contemporary art at Acropolis got people thinking about the need for a museum that would feature newer art.

With the help of the French government and some grant money, plans were made to start acquiring works of art for the museum. An architectural project was also started the same year for the actual building. The plans to open were finalized in just five years, which was quite incredible.

There are now examples here from modern and contemporary art, European Nouveu, Minimalism and even pop art. The building is neo-classical in design and form, and is quite beautiful in its own right. It is located on Traverse Garibaldi, very close to the Promenade des Anglais.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday each week, from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. It is closed on Mondays. It is also closed January 1st, Easter Sunday, May 1st and Christmas Day.

Musée des Arts Decoratifs Baroque is located in the Lascaris Palace and dates back to the 17th century. This palace was the home of the Lascaris royal family and contains a collection of their belongings, including furniture, paintings and musical instruments. It is now preserved as an historical monument.

In general terms, the Theatre de la Photographie is a very young museum. It has only been opened to the public since 1999, so it's been around for just twelve years. Yet, they have managed to put together a wonderful exhibition here. It was built in the old Theatre L’Artisitque. The old show house was closed for many years, before the local steering committee was able to acquire the space for the new museum of photography.

You will find a collection of photographs of the city of Nice like none other here. It also has a lot of wonderful shots from the surrounding French countryside. The works also include some contributions from the famous photographer Charles Negre. The local governing board also sponsors quite a few temporary art exhibits throughout the year.

There are some historical archives here as well. In addition to this, the location also participates in the annual Short Film Festival of Nice. Every September, the institution plays host to the “September of Photography” Festival.

The museum is open from Tuesday through Sunday of each week, from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. They are closed on Mondays. The location is also closed on many holidays, so you may want to call ahead to see if they are open on a holiday.

Gallery Braunstein is well-known in Nice for its collection of Art Deco works. All works displayed are by artist, Alain Braunstein, for whom the gallery is named.

The Massena Palace Museum has been undergoing a lot of renovation lately, but is still one of the best places for visitors in the city of Nice. It is nicknamed the Massena Villa also, because it is located inside the old home of Victor Massena. It is notable for art and history exhibits.

You can find this place along the Promenade des Anglais. There are some beautiful garden spots located around the place also. They were the work of Edouard Andre, who is quite famous as a landscape designer. He was also the person behind the beautiful gardens at the Monte Carlo Casino.

The location was built over a period from 1898 until 1901. It was designed for Massena by Hans Tersling. The museum of art and history moved into this location in 1921. Much of the current renovation going on is general repair to the building for preservation.

Inside you will find twenty exhibition rooms filled with the history and art of old Nice. Each room tries to depict an era in the history of the city, which includes its art, design, furniture, fashion, and the like. One of the more interesting artifacts on display here is the death mask of Napoleon. They also exhibit his coronation robe. In total, there are over fifteen thousand items featured here.

The museum is open to the public Wednesday through Monday, from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. They are closed on Tuesday and several of the major French holidays.

The Fine Arts Museum in Nice is the modern version of the museum that was started in 1860 from the donations made by Napoleon III. The gifts and the location were given by the Emperor when the area of Nice was annexed into France. By 1928, it was moved into the home of the former Princess of Russia Kotchoubey. This home too was very old, having been built in 1878. An American architect was hired to finish the project.

The grandness of the old home of the Princess has made the perfect setting for a museum in today’s times. The house has very high ceilings, good lighting, and wonderful grand staircases that bring a sense of elegance to the whole affair. Some renovations were done in 2002, to make room for a collection of sculptures that were designed by Michel de Tarnowsky. You can find art here from the 13th to the 20th Century.

One of the nicest things about this museum is that admission is free. It is open to the general public from Tuesday through Sunday of each week, from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00p.m. The location is closed on Mondays. It also celebrated four holidays a year on January 1, April 4, May 1, and December 25th.

The Anatole Jakovsky Museum has only been part of the Nice landscape since 1982. It has slowly grown an international reputation, though, as a world class center for the promotion of Naïve Art. The institution used to be located in the old home of the famous perfumer Francois Coty. In 1930, Mr. and Mrs. Coty began a project to design something new for the location. In 1973, one of Coty’s children sold the building to the city of Nice, upon which the municipal authorities transformed it into the museum it is today.

The institution is the primary home of the art collection from Jakovsky, but also houses the collection of the Centre Georges Pompidou. There are some beautiful statues in the front of the location that were designed by the famous Frederic Lanovsky.

The location gets around twenty thousand visitors a year currently. There is art on display here from 27 different countries. Included in the combined exhibition are the works of renowned masters, such as Grandma Moses, Henri Rousseua, and Seaphone Louis.

The museum is open Wednesday through Monday each week, from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. It is closed to the public on Tuesday and some major holidays.

The Museum of Asiatic Arts is one of the newer museums in Nice, but it has certainly begun to attract a good following among the locals. The basic mission of the institution is to display and promote the Asian Arts in France. So, the displays will show the beauty of this culture, as well as the diversity of the art from the East.

It is located in Phoenix Park. It opened to the public for the first time in 1998. The designer of this very modern looking building was Kenzo Tange. The whole facility is built on round and square segments of foundation. They were designed that way with the intent to symbolize the “earth and sky” in a very Japanese way. The whole building is also constructed of an almost pure white marble, which is very beautiful indeed. A small lake also has been placed in the overall landscaping. It is a nice spot to stop a second and enjoy and ducks and other water fowl that come there.

There are many wonderful exhibits to see, and also many activities to come and view. The Tea Pavilion is a very popular spot, especially when an authentic Tea ceremony is being performed. Many local Asian performers also come to the museum.

It is open for the public to enjoy from Wednesday through Monday of each week, from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. The museum is closed on Tuesdays. There is also a very nice gift store inside.