Musée des Beaux Arts (Fine Arts Museum), Nice

Musée des Beaux Arts (Fine Arts Museum), Nice

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 to France. By 1928, it was moved into the home of the former Princess of Russia Kotchoubey. This home was very old too, 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.

Why You Should Visit:
Fantastic paintings collection of Raoul Dufy who lived and worked locally, along with sculptures (Rodin, 'The Kiss') and works by other impressionists as well as more traditional artists.
No big gift shop or audio guides but a lovely way to view French art and architecture.

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Musée des Beaux Arts (Fine Arts Museum) on Map

Sight Name: Musée des Beaux Arts (Fine Arts Museum)
Sight Location: Nice, France (See walking tours in Nice)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles

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