Centre du Patrimoine (Heritage Center) is devoted to the history of Nice. Photos, books, tourist guides, documents and testimonials provide information about the evolution of Nice as a city.

Adolf Mossa is another artist who portrayed the beauty of Nice through his works. Later on, a museum was founded in dedication of preserving his name and the paintings he created of the city.

The Naval Museum contains ship models, instruments, arms, engravings and paintings. The museum is built out of wood and has a magnificent view of the sea. It has a terrace with a telescope that visitors can use to admire the beaches and the beauty of the sea.

Musée de Palaeontologie Humaine Terra Amata contains exhibitions of prehistoric man and life found in the center of Nice. The tools, objects and stone represent the remains from this period and will make you feel as though you have traveled back in time.

The Museum of Natural History of Nice (Musee d'Histoire Naturelle de Nice) consists of four rooms, each containing different collections. Included in the museum’s exhibits are botanical and zoological specimens, fossils, birds, stones and minerals. The audio and video effects enhance the experience of its tours.

The Musee Chagall is dedicated to painter Marc Chagall. It is located on Cimiez Hill and contains sculptures, stained glass windows, mosaics, tapestries, engravings and lithographs by this important 20th century artist. The rooms are white with large windows. Chagall loved music, which is reflected in the auditorium-like architecture of this museum.

The Matisse Museum (Musee Matisse) is dedicated to Henri Matisse, the founder of the Fauves, the first major artistic movement of the 20th century. The museum is located in his house, built in an Italian style with olive trees and red walls. It contains all of his artistic works, as well as personal effects and furniture.

Musée et Site Archeologiques de Cimiez (Cimiez Museum of Archaeology) is located at the site of the ancient Roman settlement, Cemenelum. The ruins date back from the 14th century BC to the 5th century AD, wonderfully illustrating life over that period. Artifacts include tools, coins, pottery and sculptures.

Cimiez Monastery and Franciscan Museum relates Franciscan history from the 13th century, displaying significant sacred art and religious documents. The monastery also shows the Franciscan way of life and how it changed over time. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens and a park full of beautiful flowers.