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Museum · Nice, Provença-Alpes-Costa Azul
Musée national Marc Chagall
National museum created while Chagall was still alive to house the series of canvases of the Message Biblique, including stained glass and a mosaic by the painter.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Musée national Marc Chagall
The Musée national Marc Chagall opened in 1973, with the painter himself present, to display the Message Biblique series — a set of large canvases on Genesis, Exodus and the Song of Songs that Chagall donated to the French state.
The building is low, set in a Mediterranean garden. Besides the canvases, there are the stained-glass windows of the Creation of the World in the auditorium, made by Chagall himself, and a mosaic over the reflecting pool that is visible only from outside. Temporary exhibitions show drawings, prints and other phases of the artist.
The visit is short and concentrated: the main rooms are few, and the power lies in the color of the large paintings. For those continuing on to the Musée Matisse in Cimiez, it is the natural first stop along the way.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About one to one-and-a-half hours.
Best time
In the morning, right at opening, before tour groups arrive. The museum has a weekly closing day; check before you go.
How to get there
It’s about a 15-minute walk from Gare de Nice-Ville, uphill along the boulevard de Cimiez. There are also buses from the center.
Tip
The museum garden and café are good for a break. Spend some time in the stained-glass room: the light changes throughout the day.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Musée national Marc Chagall
What is the Biblical Message?
It is the series of large canvases by Chagall on Genesis, Exodus and the Song of Songs, which gave rise to the museum.
How long does the visit take?
About an hour to an hour and a half. The museum is compact.
Can you walk from the station?
Yes, it is about a 15-minute walk from Gare de Nice-Ville, with a stretch uphill.