Musée archéologique de Nice-Cimiez, Archaeological museum in Cimiez district, Nice, France.
The museum displays extensive collections of artifacts from the Neolithic age through the Middle Ages, including ceramics, glass, coins, and sculptures.
The museum stands near the ruins of Cemenelum, which served as the capital of the Roman province Alpes Maritimae from 14 BC.
The exhibition halls present daily life objects, Latin inscriptions, and mosaics that demonstrate the regional evolution through different historical periods.
The museum opens from Monday to Sunday except Tuesdays, with summer hours from 10 AM to 6 PM and winter hours from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Visitors can explore an ancient Roman complex featuring thermal baths from the 3rd century and a Palaeo-Christian establishment from the 5th century.
Location: Nice
Official opening: 1960
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Address: 160 Av. des Arènes de Cimiez, 06000 Nice
Phone: +33493815957
Email: musee.archeologie@ville-nice.fr
Website: https://musee-archeologie-nice.org
GPS coordinates: 43.71968,7.27562
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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