The Musée Matisse in Nice is a municipal museum devoted to the work of French painter Henri Matisse. It gathers one of the world's largest …
Reviews
Tripadvisor
3.5/5 · 1,939 reviews
5-star
27%
4-star
18%
3-star
23%
2-star
11%
1-star
21%
Recent reviews
Any rating
Loading reviews...
Apr 7, 2025
This is a different type of experience than you may expect. It's a thoughtful look at the life and development of Matisse as an artist. View works from the very start of his career through to the mag…Full review by dermotm
Mar 27, 2025
The paintings were incredibly gorgeous, but the guards were being rude. We were being respectful, walking at a slow pace, and being quiet. Yet they created unnecessary drama with us.Full review by Sophia S
Mar 20, 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Matisse museum. The whole environment is a wonderful way to enjoy his art. The museum staff has so thoughtfully placed the pieces and their explanations and hist…Full review by Robin O
Hello! I've read on the museum's website: "It is not possible to enter the museum with backpacks, suitcases, travel bags". Please: Anyone who went to the museum carrying a backpack (as many tourists do), what did you do with it?
A:
There are free lockers to use although I did see some people with small rucksacks but they had to wear them on their fronts.
About the Matisse Museum Nice. Some visitors say there is a cafe on the grounds, but other reviewers swear there is no cafe. Can anyone clear this up? Just where is the cafe? Does it have a name? Who runs it? Many thanks.
A:
We were there last week and there is an outdoor cafe in the grounds. Whether it stays open all through the winter, I don't know. But you can get coffee and snacks there. I don't …
We were there last week and there is an outdoor cafe in the grounds. Whether it stays open all through the winter, I don't know. But you can get coffee and snacks there. I don't know what it's called. Take the path away from the Matisse museum and the archaeological museum towards the monastery. It's not far. You can't miss it!
Is the museum still under construction? Are all his works on display? Which ones are not? I am staying at Regence hotel How do I get to Museum? What is admission? Is admission tied to Chagall museum as well? Is there a time to visit which is less busy on Friday? Thanks for your time. JK Florida
A:
We visited in October 2016 and there was no construction at that time. We used on hop-on-hop-off bus which dropped us off at the entrance to the park in which the museum is …
We visited in October 2016 and there was no construction at that time. We used on hop-on-hop-off bus which dropped us off at the entrance to the park in which the museum is situated. Can't remember whether there was a charge, but was well worth the visit
Is there a gift shop where I can buy posters or prints to take home? And is there a cafe?
A:
Yes there is a lovely gift shop in the musee Matisse. However, as far as a cafe is concerned, you might be disapointed (French museum have not all understood all the money they could …
Yes there is a lovely gift shop in the musee Matisse. However, as far as a cafe is concerned, you might be disapointed (French museum have not all understood all the money they could make in having a café inside, mostly because they are funded by the state or the city). Depending on your need for coffee and will to walk, your 5 choices are the following : 1) Go to the refreshment stall which is in the park around the roman arenas (not opened during the "cold months"), 2) Go to the Monoprix mini-mall which is 100 yards up the arenas in the rue de Flirey 3) Go to the nearest bar-café located on place Commandant Gerome (600 yards up the rue de Flirey) 4) (recommended) Go back down in the city where you'll find plenty (Cimiez is a residential area with scarce shops, and even less bar-cafés). 5) Get your own insulated coffee mug ;-) (may be the easier) Nevertheless the Musee Matisse is a really nice place to see and understand Matisse work evolution. In addition, you can visit the roman city ruins, the monastery's church and related garden (from which you have a wonderful point of view on the eastern part of Nice, the mountains and the sea. Enjoy your stay in Nice.
Ad5-Star Rated MatisseMuseum Tickets, Trips and Activities! Book Top Tours on Viator. MatisseMuseum Tours & Tickets are Selling Out Fast. Book Now to Avoid Disappointment
Save
Share
More
