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Musée national Marc Chagall: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Chagall Museum is next free on Sunday, 1 November 2026 (in 8 days).
- Free for everyone on the first Sunday of every month.
- Also free: under-26s from the EU; under-18s; disabled visitors and one companion; teachers (Pass Éducation).
- Otherwise: full price during exhibitions — €12.
Calendar
Free days at Chagall Museum
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 8 days · 10:00–17:00
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 10:00–17:00
- SUN3JANSunday, 3 January 2027 · in 2 months · 10:00–17:00
- SUN7FEBSunday, 7 February 2027 · in 4 months · 10:00–17:00
- SUN7MARSunday, 7 March 2027 · in 4 months · 10:00–17:00
- SUN4APRSunday, 4 April 2027 · in 5 months · 10:00–17:00
12 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- On the first Sunday everyone gets in free; EU residents under 26 and all under-18s are free every day.
- Remember the 1pm-2:30pm lunch closure of the galleries - the garden and bookshop stay open.
- Free parking for cars and coaches at the museum; bus 5 stops at 'Musée Chagall'.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayFree for everyone on the first Sunday of every month · 10:00–17:00 | everyone | Galleries close 1pm-2:30pm. Closing is 6pm on first Sundays from May to October. 1 Nov 2026 is a first Sunday (museum open). | No |
| Free forFree for under-26s from the EU | EU residents under 26 | Per the national-museum tariff rules: ages 18-25 of EU nationality or resident in the EU for 3+ months; bring ID or residence proof. | No |
| Free forFree for under-18s | under-18s | ID required. Source is the national-museum tariff document (updated July 2023) linked from the museum's practical-info page. | No |
| Free forFree for disabled visitors and one companion | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Carte Mobilité Inclusion 'Invalidité' with companion sub-mention, or 'Priorité'. | No |
| Free forFree for teachers (Pass Éducation) | teachers | — | No |
Official prices
Chagall Museum ticket prices
| Full price during exhibitions — Exhibition 'Chagall Couture' runs 10 Oct 2026 - 23 May 2027, so €12 (reduced €10) applies; outside exhibitions €10 (reduced €8). Price may be lowered when rooms are closed. Joint ticket with the Musée Fernand Léger (Biot) valid 30 days. | €12 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
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What a free day saves
Based on the official price (full price during exhibitions). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Open daily except Tuesday. 2 May - 31 Oct 2026: 10am-6pm; 1 Nov 2026 - 30 Apr 2027: 10am-5pm. Galleries close 1pm-2:30pm (garden and bookshop stay open). Ticket sales stop 30 min before closing. 24 and 31 Dec close at 4pm. Closed 1 Jan, 1 May, 25 Dec.
Avenue du Docteur Ménard, 06000 Nice, France
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FAQ
Chagall Museum: common questions
Is Chagall Museum free?
Chagall Museum is free for everyone on the first Sunday of every month. Also free: under-26s from the EU; under-18s; disabled visitors and one companion; teachers (Pass Éducation). Otherwise the official ticket costs €12.
When is Chagall Museum free?
Free for everyone on the first Sunday of every month. The next free date is Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Who gets free entry to Chagall Museum?
EU residents under 26 — per the national-museum tariff rules: ages 18-25 of EU nationality or resident in the EU for 3+ months; bring ID or residence proof.. Under-18s — iD required. Source is the national-museum tariff document (updated July 2023) linked from the museum's practical-info page.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — carte Mobilité Inclusion 'Invalidité' with companion sub-mention, or 'Priorité'.. Teachers.
How much is a ticket to Chagall Museum?
Full price during exhibitions costs €12 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- musees-nationaux-alpesmaritimes.fr/chagall/informations-pratiques · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- musees-nationaux-alpesmaritimes.fr/chagall/sites/chagall/files/documents/R%C3%A9gime%20tarifaire%20actualis%C3%A9_SCN_juillet2023_0_0.pdf · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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