Museum dedicated to Henri Matisse housed in a 17th-century red Italian-style villa (Villa des Arenes) set among olive groves and Roman ruins. Collection includes paintings, sculptures, cutouts, drawings, and personal belongings tracing Matisse artistic evolution.
EUR 10 full price. EUR 15 for 4-day all municipal museums pass. Free for under 18 and students.
Morning for best light and fewer crowds. Combine with Cimiez area (monastery, Roman ruins).
Bus 15, 17, 20, 22 to Arenes/Musee Matisse stop. 25 min from city center. Combine with Cimiez Roman ruins visit.
Apr-Oct: 10:00-18:00. Nov-Mar: 10:00-17:00. Closed Tuesdays, Jan 1, Easter, May 1, Dec 25.
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