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Modern & Contemporary Art Museum, Nice

Traverse Garibaldi, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Description

*** Closed for renovation works since Jan'24. Reopening is not scheduled before 2028 *** The Modern & Contemporary Art Museum of Nice (musée d’Art moderne et d’Art contemporain or "Mamac") was designed by architects Yves Bayard and Henri Vidal. Its collection is comprised of more than 13000 works from nearly 350 artists and focuses on the period since the 1950's until now, which includes movements such as Pop Art, Neo-realism, and L'École de Nice.

Access & Transport

Address: Place Yves Klein The "Promenade des Arts" bus stop (12, 15, 30, 33, 38, 57, 70) is next to the Museum and the Garibaldi tram stop (L1) is 150m away. For visitors with reduced mobility, there is a lift available on the street level, next to the Promenade des Arts car park.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this activity with a visit of the Vieux Nice (old town)

Meta review

Online reviews seem to be split between those who enjoy modern art and think the various collections and temporary exhibitions are worth seeing and those who find the rooms full of empty spaces and do not really enjoy and/or understand what is on display. Beyond those differences, there is very consistent feedback that the building is extremely interesting and the view from the rooftop is a welcome surprise. The main practical complaints relate to the lack of seats in the various rooms and the need for more maintenance.

Environmental & Social

Some environment impact to run the museum (mostly electricity). Spreads culture and the arts

Conclusion

MAMAC is a good contemporary art museum but not one that will make your change your mind about that type of art. There are no highlights, so just follow your instinct on whether this is for you or not.

Key positive

The best place for contemporary art in the city

Centrally located

Key negative

The artwork won't interest everybody

No masterpiece acting as a calling card

Suitability

Best for adults and children aged 15 and above. Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Closed for renovations

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:1h 30m

Regulated hours

Monday -

Tuesday -

Wednesday -

Thursday -

Friday -

Saturday -

Sunday -

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Group price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€10
8
Adult
18 - 64
€10
8
Child
3 - 17
€0
0
Infant
0 - 2
€0
0
Free for students and visitors with the Nice Museum Pass

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