The Centre Pompidou, located in the heart of Paris, is a must-see for all lovers of modern and contemporary art. This cultural center, also known as the Centre Beaubourg, attracts over three million visitors every year, thanks to its exceptional collection, spectacular exhibitions and avant-garde architecture.
The story of the Centre Pompidou began in 1969, when French President Georges Pompidou envisioned the creation of a multidisciplinary cultural center in the Beaubourg district. The project, designed to house a large library and the Musée d'Art Moderne (relocated from the Palais de Tokyo), was the result of an international architectural competition won by architects Renzo Piano, Gianfranco Franchini and Richard Rogers. Opened on January 31, 1977, the museum quickly established itself as one of the world's most popular cultural venues, revolutionizing the architectural landscape with its"inside-out" style and colorful functional elements displayed on the outside.
The Centre Pompidou is also, and above all, a veritable crossroads of artistic disciplines, offering a varied program including films, live performances, lectures and debates, enriching the cultural experience of its visitors. With its exhibitions, public library and breathtaking views over Paris (climb to the top floor!), the Centre Pompidou is a veritable jewel of modern culture.
Annual closure May 1
Early closing at 7 p.m. on December 24 and 31
To gain access to the museum, we recommend reserving your ticket on the museum's website. Admission is 15 euros for the full rate and 12 euros for the reduced rate. Note that there are special offers such as the Paris Museum Pass for those planning to visit several sites in Paris. Admission is free on the first Sunday of every month for the permanent collection and the Children's Gallery.
Visit an immersive work by Jean Dubuffet in the Centre Pompidou's permanent collections
Among the permanent collections at the Centre Georges Pompidou, there are many works that question our perceptions, taking us into another universe. Such is the case with Jardin d'Hiver, by artist Jean Dubuffet. [Read more]
Le Grand Palais and the Centre Pompidou unveil a fresh look at Matisse, focusing on his final years of life and creation. A retrospective that fans won’t want to miss, on view at the Grand Palais from March 24 to July 26, 2026. Evening openings are available on Wednesday nights starting May 27. [Read more]
Hilma af Klint, the Swedish visionary artist and a pioneer of abstraction, anchors a groundbreaking show at the Grand Palais, in collaboration with the Centre Pompidou, from May 6 to August 30, 2026. Her mystic works, nourished by Spiritism and the occult, are unveiled in France for the first time in a curatorial journey that brings together almost the entire body of the Temple Paintings cycle, her magnum opus. [Read more]
He is one of the pioneers of abstract art: Wassily Kandinsky left his mark on the art world of the 20th century and continues to fascinate art lovers. Find out where the painter's paintings are exhibited in Paris. [Read more]
Niki de Saint Phalle is one of the world's best-known modern artists. Her art is still exhibited and admired, more than 20 years after her death. Here's where to see Niki de Saint Phalle's work in Paris. [Read more]
Precursor of fauvism, impressionist, modern artist... Henri Matisse has left a lasting impression on the art world. What if we (re)discovered his works thanks to the Parisian museums? [Read more]
Renowned French artist Pierre Soulages passed away on October 26, 2022. His work, however, remains immortal: to admire the paintings and engravings of this great artist, head for the museums of contemporary art in Paris. [Read more]
Location
Center Pompidou
centre pompidou
75004 Paris 4
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Accessibility info
Access
Metro line 11 "Rambuteau" station
Prices
Tarif réduit: €12
Plein tarif: €15
Official website
www.centrepompidou.fr
Booking
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More information
Open daily 11am-9pm except Tuesdays. Nocturne Thursdays until 11pm.
Visit an immersive work by Jean Dubuffet in the Centre Pompidou's permanent collections
Matisse 1941-1954: More evening hours to visit the grand exhibition at the Grand Palais
Hilma af Klint at the Grand Palais: an exhibition weaving together spiritualism, the occult, and abstraction
Kandinsky: where can you see the abstract painter's works in Paris?
Niki de Saint Phalle: where can you see the famous artist's works in Paris?
Henri Matisse in Paris: where to see the works of the painter in the capital?
Pierre Soulages: where to see the works of the master of abstract art in Paris?
