CHAGALL IN LIMITED EDITION : THE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS

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Discover the exhibition "Chagall in limited edition: the illustrated books" from May 7 to January 9, 2023.
This exhibition highlights the creation of more than 100 illustrated books by Chagall.
On this occasion, the Museum organizes creative workshops for families and treasure hunts. Accompanied by a guide, discover in reading a limited edition of Chagall, and realize afterwards your own work.
Don't forget to reserve if you wish to be accompanied by a French, English or Italian guide.

Chagall in limited edition

Discover during the Chagall exhibition, the collection of seven books in limited edition.
These books were donated by Marc Chagall's granddaughters, Bella and Meret.
Throughout his life, Chagall maintained an intimate relationship with the written word and books.
It allowed more than one hundred illustrated works in original edition to be published.
"Chagall in limited edition" allows us to discover the various techniques of the print made by Chagall.

did you know that

From May 7 to January 10, 2023 Discover the 2nd exhibition of the Chagall Museum "the portrait of the Ukrainian refugees" of the photographer Olivier Roller.

His greatest achievements are also on display. You will observe the innovative projects initiated by the art dealer and publisher Ambroise Vollard:
- Les Âmes mortes,
- Les Fables,
- La Bible
After the Second World War, these last projects were made possible by the publisher Tériade.

The exhibition presents some of the artist's less popular works such as the winter letters.
They were created from a collection of poems by Léopold Sédar Senghor and autobiographical books.

Guided tours

The Chagall Museum offers guided tours from 12 years old.
The tours are in French, English or Italian. The duration is 1 hour.
Adult price for a guided tour : 13,00 €
Discover the schedules of the individual guided tours in 3 languages

Visit in French
Every Thursday from August 21 to 25: at 2:00 pm
July 24 at 2:00 pm
August 01 at 2:00 pm
August 07, at 10:30 am
August 21, at 2:00 pm
August 29 at 10:30 am

Tours in English
Every Friday from July 22 to August 26 at 2:00 pm
August 7 at 2:00 pm
August 22 at 2:00 pm

Visits in Italian
Monday, July 25, at 2:00 pm
Monday, August 8, at 2:00 pm

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Creative workshops - Introduction to engraving

Creative workshops have been set up on the occasion of the Chagall exhibition in limited editions. Ideal activity to do with your family and your children.
A guide presents illustrations from Marc Chagall's beautiful books.
After reading a book, the guide suggests you create your own illustrations with your children. Become budding creators!
This activity is accessible to children from 4 to 12 years old and their parents.
An ideal outing to do as a family and with your children.

Creative workshop schedule

From July 21 to August 31:
Thursday, July 21 at 3:30 pm
Sunday, July 24 at 3:30 pm
Thursday, July 28 at 3:30 pm
Wednesday, August 3
Friday, August 5
Monday, August 8 at 3:30 pm
Friday, August 12
Wednesday, August 17 at 10:30 am
Friday, August 19
Monday, August 22 at 3:30 pm
Friday, August 26
August 31 for a creative Italian tour

Tracking game

The treasure hunt is a fun way for children to discover the museum and its exhibition in a different way.
Armed with a map and accompanied by a guide, find the mysterious handprint of Marc Chagall.
Thanks to clues, stories told, and drawings to make, come and solve the mystery.
This game takes place during the summer season from July 22 to August 21.
The duration of the game is 1 hour.

Dates of the track game :

Friday, July 22 at 3:30 PM
Monday, July 25 at 3:30 PM
Friday, July 29 at 3:30 PM
Monday, August 1 at 3:30 PM
Wednesday, August 3 at 10:30 AM
Thursday, August 04 at 3:30 PM
Sunday, August 7 at 3:30 PM
Thursday, August 11 at 3:30 PM
Wednesday, August 17 at 3:30 PM
Thursday, August 18 at 3:30 PM
Monday, August 20 at 3:30 PM
Sunday, August 21 at 3:30 PM
Thursday, August 25 at 3:30 PM
Wednesday, August 31 at 3:30 PM

Rates for the treasure hunt

Full price - Adults : 5,00 €
Reduced price - Youth (4 to 25 years old included) : 4,00 € (free museum ticket)

Reserve by email at visitelibre-mn06@culture.gouv.fr

Exterior view of the Chagall Museum

Prices

Museum rates during the exhibitions:
Full price: 10 €
Reduced price: 8 €
Groups (from 10 people): 8.50 €

Prices outside the exhibition period:
Full price: 8 €
Reduced price: 6 €

Opening hours

Open daily except Tuesdays, January 1, May 1 and December 25.
May 1 to October 31: 10 am to 6 pm
November 1 to April 30: 10 am to 5 pm
Ticket sales stop 30 minutes before the museum closes. Evacuation of the museum rooms begins 15 minutes before closing time.

End of the year period
The museum closes exceptionally at 4pm, instead of 5pm, on December 24th and 31st, the eve of the end of the year holidays.
The ticket office is open until 3:30 pm.

Access and contact details

By plane: Nice-Côte d'Azur airport, 7 km away
By car: freeway, A8 exit, Nice Centre exit, then Mathis expressway, "Cimiez" exit
By train: Nice Ville SNCF station, then a 15-minute walk to the museum
By bus: bus n°5 or Nice Le Grand Tour bus, "Musée Chagall" stop
By streetcar: N°1, Gare Thiers stop, then a 15-minute walk to the museum

Parking: free parking for buses and cars