Wonders and Curiosities of the Palais Lascaris
Programme and information
This exhibition at the Palais Lascaris explores the spirit of Renaissance cabinets of curiosities. Natural objects and human creations are brought together to evoke how people sought to observe and understand the world.
Dates and opening hours
The exhibition runs from 13/02/2026 to 11/01/2027 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The listed category is “Exhibition”.
A dialogue between nature and craftsmanship
The exhibition sets naturalia, objects from nature, alongside artificialia, human creations resulting from technical feats. This immersive scenography brings science, history and art into dialogue, while playing on the fascination with the unknown.
The Palais Lascaris, a place of representation
The exhibition draws parallels between the purpose of cabinets of curiosities and that of the palace, originally designed to display and assert the power, wealth and prestige of the Lascaris family. The venue is the Palais Lascaris, in Nice. The listing does not specify the admission price, intended audience or recommended age, or booking or access arrangements.
Our editorial team’s tip: Before your visit, check the official listing for practical information not provided here: https://www.nice.fr/fr/culture/musees-et-galeries/palais-lascaris-le-palais
