The Marc Chagall national museum, was created by the artist's will to bring together in one purpose-built place his most important biblical works : the 17 paintings which make up the Biblical Message.
The permanent collection is the biggest public collection of works by Marc Chagall. It is organized around the set of works produced by the painter on the Old Testament themes, supplemented by a large number of works of secular or religious inspiration: over 400 painting, gouaches, drawings, wash drawings and pastels. The museum offers the visitor a first room containing twelve large-size paintings illustrating the first two books of the Old Testament, Genesis and Exodus. In a second, smaller hexagonal room are five compositions on the theme of the Song of Songs, another Old Testament book. Audio-guides in French, English, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Chinese and Spanish .
Free admission the 1st Sunday of each month and for citizens of EU member States under age 26.
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Nice’s Chagall museum is one of france’s 33 national museums. The Nice region also boasts the Musée National fernand Léger in Biot and the Musée National Pablo Picasso "Chapelle La Guerre et la Paix » in Vallauris.
The permanent collection at Nice’s Chagall museum is the biggest public collection of works by the artist. It is structured around works on Old Testament themes, complemented by over 400 paintings, gouaches, drawings, washes and pastels of religious and non-religious inspiration.
A big mosaic of the Prophet Elijah on his chariot of fire is reflected in a room with a water feature. A further room is set aside for frequent temporary exhibitions.
This is where modern and contemporary music concerts and lectures are given. The Chagall Museum is available for hosting exceptional events.
Photo Gallery
Room rentals
- Establishment equipped for : : Family Reception/drinks reception Seminar/meeting
Meeting rooms
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GRANDE SALLE
- Cocktail 200
- Dinner 200
- Maximum capacity 200 individuals
- Natural light Non
- Area 230 m2
- Ceiling height —
Layout
- Cocktail 200 individuals
- Dinner 200 individuals
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AUDITORIUM
- Theatre style 220
- Maximum capacity in theatre220 individuals
- Natural light Non
- Area —
- Ceiling height —
Layout
- Theatre style 220 individuals
Furniture
- Car park
- Coach parking
- Restaurant
Adapted tourism
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs