Opening days in Nice: what's closed on Monday and what's open every day

Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 5 top attractions in Nice with known opening hours, 2 close on Monday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.

Pick a day

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Tuesday in Nice

2 closed · 3 open

Only 3 of 5 top sights are open on Tuesday, so expect queues at those — arrive at opening time.

Closed on Tuesday

Open on Tuesday

Nice Cathedral9:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
Parc de la Colline du Château8:30–20:00
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice10:00–18:00

Closed-day plan B

Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.

Opening days at a glance

Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Marc Chagall National Museum	10–1314:30–16:30	✕	9–1314:30–16:30	10–1314:30–16:30	10–1314:30–16:30	10–1314:30–16:30	10–1314:30–16:30
Nice Cathedral	✕	9–1214–18	9–1214–18	9–1214–18	9–1214–18	9–1214–18	9–18
Matisse Museum	10–17	✕	10–17	10–17	10–17	10–17	10–17
Parc de la Colline du Château	8:30–20	8:30–20	8:30–20	8:30–20	8:30–20	8:30–20	8:30–20
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice	✕	10–18	10–18	10–18	10–18	10–18	10–18

Frequently asked questions

Are museums and attractions in Nice closed on Monday?

Some are. 2 of the 5 top sights in Nice with known hours close on Monday: Nice Cathedral, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice. The other 3 are open.

What is open on Sunday in Nice?

On Sunday, 5 of the 5 top sights in Nice are open: Marc Chagall National Museum, Nice Cathedral, Matisse Museum, Parc de la Colline du Château, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice.

Which attractions in Nice are open every day?

1 top sights in Nice are open all seven days: Parc de la Colline du Château.

Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-07-28). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Europe/Paris).

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