Founded by Augustus in 14 BC, Cemenelum was proclaimed the capital of Alpes Maritimae, an ancient Roman Province.
The museum displays objects and documents from the life of Cemenelum and the province of the Alpes Maritimae dating back to the Neolithic age, Antiquity and the Middle Ages.
The ruins that can be visited include the amphitheatre (arènes) and baths (3rd century AD), as well as paved streets and a Palaeo-Christian complex (5th century AD).
The museum, inaugurated in January 1989, displays collections ranging from the Bronze Age (1100 BC) to the Middle Ages: ceramics, glass, coins, jewellery, sculptures, tools...
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Offre FamilleFor certain school holidays and on Wednesdays: guided tours and workshops for children. Reservation required by phone or e-mail: romain.lavalle@ville-nice.fr. For children aged 7 and over. Site accessible to pushchairs. Changing table available.
Services
- Room hire
- Set down on-site for groups
Adapted tourism
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Reception of animals
- Pets welcome
Pricing
Full price: 5 € (15€ : 3-day ticket giving access to all municipal museums and galleries.)
Group adults: 4 €.
Free entry for children 10 people.
Museum Pass offered to all residents of Nice and the municipalities of the Nice Côte d'Azur metropolitan area, giving free access to all museums and municipal galleries (you must have an identity document and proof of residence less than 3 months old).
Accepted payment methods
- Credit card payment
- Bank checks
- Holiday vouchers
- Cash
Opening periods
From 01/01 to 30/04
Opening hours on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 5 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and Easter Monday.
From 01/05 to 31/10
Opening hours on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on May 1st.
From 01/11 to 31/12
Opening hours on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 5 pm.
Closed exceptionally on December 25th.
