Matisse Museum

The Musée Matisse in Nice is devoted to the work of French painter Henri Matisse, who lived in the city from 1917 until his death. Opened in 1963, the museum is housed in the Villa des Arènes, a historic 17th-century building in the Cimiez district. The collection includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, and illustrated books that Matisse himself or his heirs gave to the museum. Since an expansion in 1993, you can view the complete collection as well as special exhibitions in the renovated rooms and the new wing.