Musée international d'art naïf Anatole Jakovsky, Naive art museum in château Sainte Hélène, Nice, France
The museum displays over 600 artworks from 27 countries inside a former perfumer's residence, surrounded by gardens featuring rare tree species.
The château Sainte Hélène, purchased by the city of Nice in 1973, transformed into this specialized museum through donations from Renée and Anatole Jakovsky in 1982.
The collection presents paintings, sculptures, and drawings by international artists including Henri Rousseau, Séraphine Louis, and Grandma Moses from different centuries.
The museum remains closed on Tuesdays and will undergo an extended closure period from June 2024 to December 2024, with regular admission at 8 euros.
The museum gardens contain large-scale statues created by Frédéric Lanovsky, adding an outdoor dimension to the naive art collection.
Location: Nice
Inception: 1982
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Address: 23 Av. de Fabron, 06200 Nice 06200
Phone: +33493717833
Website: https://nice.fr/fr/culture/musees-et-galeries/musee-d-art-naif
GPS coordinates: 43.68611,7.23278
Latest update: October 12, 2025 19:33
Nice reveals much more than its beaches and the famous Promenade des Anglais. This collection invites you to discover the treasures that Niçois cherish daily: the Castle Hill Park overlooking ancient ruins, the Matisse and Marc Chagall museums housing exceptional collections, and the Cimiez Monastery surrounded by gardens. These sites narrate the story of a city shaped by diverse influences, from the Orthodox Saint Nicholas Cathedral to the alleys of the Old Town. From the flower market at Cours Saleya, where local accents can be heard, to Fort Mont Alban perched on the heights, each location offers a different experience of Nice. Some places, like the Louis Nucéra Library with its modern architecture, showcase the city's contemporary face. Others, more subtle, allow you to grasp the essence of a Mediterranean city where history and daily life blend effortlessly.
Nice offers a network of cultural venues and green spaces. The Marc Chagall Museum displays the largest public collection of his works. Parc du Mont Boron enables walks with coastal views. The Russian Orthodox Cathedral is the largest of its kind in Western Europe. Castle Hill, Promenade des Anglais and Port Lympia define the city landscape.
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