MAMAC Nice
Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain
A modern art museum made of four marble towers linked by glass bridges, with works by Yves Klein and the Nouveau Réalisme artists, plus a rooftop terrace with views over the city.
The Nice Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MAMAC) opened in 1990. Its building consists of four white marble cubic towers joined by glass footbridges, spanning the tree-lined Promenade du Paillon park. The collection focuses on Western avant-garde art since the 1950s, with an emphasis on Nice-born Yves Klein (known for International Klein Blue) and Nouveau Réalisme artists such as Arman and César, as well as Pop Art by Warhol and Lichtenstein. The rooftop terrace offers a 360-degree view over the old town, Castle Hill and the harbour. Note that the museum has been closed for a major renovation since 2024, with reopening expected after 2027, so check the official website before your trip.
Opening hours
Closed for renovation (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Nice Cathedral (Sainte-Réparate)
- Castle Hill
- Vieux Nice / Cours Saleya
- Place Masséna
- Port Lympia
- Marc Chagall National Museum
- Matisse Museum
- St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral