Palais Lascaris Museum
Fine Baroque architecture and instrument museum
This grand noble residence dates to the early 17th century and was the property of the Lascaris-Vintimille family. It has an interesting collection of Baroque art and furniture.
Located in the heart of the city, this palace is the most remarkable monument of the Niçoise civil Baroque style, especially because of its grand staircase, decorated with frescoes, and its luxury rooms. It was built in 1648 century by one of the most important aristocratic families in Nice, the Lascaris-Vintimille. It was bought by the city of Nice in 1942 who developed it into a museum of popular art and musical instruments.
It is one of the best examples of Baroque architecture, with a grand façade containing white marble balconies. The late 17th-century mural paintings depict mythological stories, and there are also Flemish tapestries, paintings, drawings, sculptures and furniture from the 17th and 18th centuries. The collection of music instruments is the second in France and one of the most important in Europe.
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When to come
Open every day from 10:00 to 18:00 except Tuesdays, January 1st, Easter Sunday, May 1st and December 25th.
How to get passes
Tickets grant admission to all municipal museums and galleries, including the Fine Arts Museum, the Modern and Contemporary Art Museum and the Matisse Museum:
- 10€ for 48hr admission
- 20€ for 7 day admission
- Groups of 10 people and more, 8€ for 48hr access. Free entrance to children under 18, students, unemployed persons, disabled persons, war veterans, museum curators and journalists.
Guided visits cost 6€ and there is a special price for groups over 16 people.
