Museum of Art and History, Nice

Name: Museum of Art and History
Address: 65 Rue de France, Nice, 06000, France
Telephone: +33 4 93 91 19 10

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Museum of Art and History (address: 65 Rue de France) is a place located in Nice (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region) and belongs to the category of museum, art museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 49 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 43°41'43"N latitude and 7°15'32"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museum of Art and History is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Congrès / Promenade (bus, 4 min walk), Alsace Lorraine (tram, 6 min walk), Nice-Ville (train, 18 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Villa La Belle Époque (vernacular architecture, 4 min walk), Palais Baréty (memorial, 9 min walk), Villa Furtado-Heine (vernacular architecture, 9 min walk).

Local name: Musée d'Art et d'HistoireCoordinates: 43°41'43"N, 7°15'32"E

Address

65 Rue de FranceRue de France (France - Negresco)Nice 06000 France

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+33 4 93 91 19 10

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Art and History open?

Museum of Art and History is open:

Monday 11 am - 6 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11 am - 6 pm
Friday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Art and History?

Nearby attractions include Villa La Belle Époque, Nice (4 min walk), Palais Baréty, Nice (9 min walk), Villa Furtado-Heine, Nice (9 min walk), Sylvan Theater, Nice (12 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Art and History by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Art and History:

Bus

Congrès / Promenade • Lines: 12, Exp3, Ncv (4 min walk)
Gambetta / Promenade • Lines: 12, 230A, Exp3, Ncv (5 min walk)

Tram

Alsace Lorraine • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)
Centre Universitaire Méditerranéen • Lines: 2 (13 min walk)

Train

Nice-Ville (18 min walk)
Parc Impérial (22 min walk)