Précédent Suivant Musée d’Archéologie de Nice Cimiez 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... Read More Text... Close Included with the French Riviera Pass Free access Buy my pass Opening periods From 02/05 to 31/10 Opening hours on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 6 pm. Closed on Tuesday. From 01/11 to 30/04 Opening hours on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 5 pm. Closed on Tuesday. Closed exceptionally on January 1st, Easter Monday and December 25th. Accepted payment methods Bank checks Credit card payment Cash Holiday vouchers 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). Accueil des animaux Pets welcome On the map Activities available within a 2km radius I go there