Musée archéologique de Nice-Cimiez

The Archaeological Museum of Nice-Cimiez is a museum in the Cimiez neighborhood housing objects from the Neolithic period through the Middle Ages. Its collections include ceramics, glass, coins, and sculptures that trace human settlement in the region across multiple millennia.

The museum sits near the ancient ruins of Cemenelum, which became the capital of the Roman province of Alpes Maritimae starting in 14 BC. This position made the settlement a major center for trade and administration throughout antiquity.

The galleries display everyday items and inscriptions from different periods, offering a window into how communities lived and interacted over centuries. You can observe how different populations shaped the region through their presence and traditions.

The museum features multiple connected gallery spaces with clear layouts, allowing visitors to view objects in chronological order. It is best to plan a few hours to explore the different collection areas at a comfortable pace.

Visitors can explore the remains of an ancient Roman complex with thermal baths dating to the 3rd century on the site. Additionally, traces of a Palaeo-Christian settlement from the 5th century are visible, revealing how the region underwent religious and social transformation.

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: December 12, 2025 17:48