Museum · Riquier, Saint-Roch & the Acropolis
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Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle de Nice
Wolves, chamois, birds of prey, reptiles and insects of the Alpes-Maritimes, laid out as a walk from the hills to the valleys; a good rainy-hour stop near the old town.

| What | Museum |
|---|---|
| Where | Riquier, Saint-Roch & the Acropolis |
| Address | 60 boulevard Risso, 06300 Nice |
| Season and hours | Open all year, Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–12:30 and 13:30–18:00. Closed Mondays, 1 January, Easter Monday, 1 May and 25 December. |
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Checked on explorenicecotedazur.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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