Asian Arts Museum

The museum was designed by renowned Japanese architect, Kenzo Tange. This museum although is in Nice, I can imagine myself in Tokyo overlooking the same pond. I came to see the Sumo exhibition and I wasn't disappointed. It's well worth a visit. There are small lockers available. I bought a poster and Japanese incense from the gift shop. I look forward to visit again in upcoming exhibitions.

A hidden gem near Nice Airport. The building itself is striking, modern and floating above water. Inside, you’ll find a compact but elegant collection of Asian art from China, Japan, India and Southeast Asia. Exhibits are well explained in French and English. Free entry, calm atmosphere, and a lovely escape from the busy city. Great to combine it with a stroll through Parc Phoenix next door.

It is a small but very unique museum (on different aspects). The location (attached to Parc Phoenix), the building itself (surrounded by water & incorporated there nicely) and the history it tells. Just having in mind how big Asia is and what long history it went through - not too many items are there. The exposition is well presented. But number of items could be much bigger having in mind the rich history of that region. Anyway, it was free entrance (July 2023), so no regrets.

Amazing free museum it is very small only 20 to 30 minutes to go around over 3 floors. Well worth it if you are in the area. Only down side the descriptions are only in French no other translations. It is worth spending time here combined with the garden and park.

Really nice collection of Asian art. It’s fairly small, takes about an hour or two max, but entrance is free. Temporary exhibition are also good, mix of modern and classic art. Near the airport and tram station, so worth to visit for a pleasant afternoon!

Amazing current exhibit of Tin Tin on the lower level. The main floor has smaller rooms of items from Asia including India, Japan, and China. The upstairs has a large selection of Buddhism and meditation. There is a sweet size gift store . Free admission

Free to enter. Small, but interesting selection of objects and some charming modern prints. No English explanations. Delightful view of pond. Small Japanese style tearoom and giftshop with limited but interesting range of items.

Small free museum at Parc Phoenix, with beautiful exteriors for sightseeing. There are several interesting artifacts dated to even 1000BC from nations all around Asia. There’s an exhibition about Japanese Tattoo history ongoing. There’s also a collaboration with Season Lao to showcase his works in all rooms from the museum. If you like Guimet museum in Paris. This is a free and smaller version of it :) A note: the museum entrance is not inside Parc Phoenix, but rather just next to the park’s entrance. It is separate from the park, so make sure visit them separately, as Parc Phoenix is charged.