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MAMAC is Nice's powerhouse of 20th- and 21st-century art, housed in a striking marble-clad complex at the eastern end of the Promenade du Paillon. The permanent collection focuses on the Nouveaux Réalistes movement that emerged in Nice in the 1960s - Yves Klein, Niki de Saint Phalle, César, Arman, and Ben - alongside major holdings of American Pop Art including Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Robert Rauschenberg.

The rooftop terrace is the museum's overlooked highlight, free to access without a ticket and offering some of the best views over Vieux Nice and Castle Hill. Allow 90 minutes for the full collection plus 30 more for the rooftop and temporary exhibitions on the lower floor.

Pro Tip: Take the elevator straight to the rooftop terrace for a free photo stop even if you skip the galleries. Full museum admission is free on the first Sunday of every month.