Musée Masséna, Art museum on Promenade des Anglais, Nice, France
The Musée Masséna occupies a 19th-century villa designed by Danish architect Hans-Georg Tersling, featuring white stone facades and ornate architectural details.
Victor Masséna, grandson of Marshal André Masséna, commissioned the construction of this villa between 1898 and 1901, which later became a municipal museum in 1921.
The museum displays collections focusing on Nice's history from 1792 to 1939, including artifacts, artworks, and documents across three floors of exhibition space.
The museum opens from 11:00 to 18:00 between November and April, and from 10:00 to 18:00 between May and October, with closures on Tuesdays and major holidays.
The Cessole library on the third floor contains thousands of historical documents about Nice County, Provence, Savoy, and Northern Italy.
Location: Nice
Official opening: 1921
Operator: Ville de Nice
Opening Hours: November-April 11:00-18:00; May-October 10:00-18:00; Tuesday off; January 01,May 01,December 25,easter off
Phone: +33493911910
Website: http://nice.fr/Culture/Musees-et-expositions/Villa-Massena
GPS coordinates: 43.69520,7.25894
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:42
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.
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Gloria Mansions
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Palais Baréty
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Le sporting
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