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 a 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. Inaugurated on January 31, 1977, the museum quickly established itself as one of the world's most popular cultural landmarks, revolutionizing the architectural landscape with its"inside-out" style and colorful functional elements displayed on the outside.
The Centre Pompidou is not just a museum, it's 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 captivating exhibitions, public library and breathtaking views over Paris, the Centre Pompidou is a jewel of modern culture not to be missed during a visit to the French capital.
Annual closing on May 1
Early closing at 7pm on December 24 and 31
To gain access to the museum, we recommend reserving your ticket on the museum's website. Prices are €15 full price and €12 reduced price. 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.
Extra! the free festival of living literature returns to the Centre Pompidou for its 8th edition
The Centre Pompidou celebrates living literature with its Extra festival! From September 12 to 22, 2024, discover books in a whole new way - and for free! [Read more]
The Centre Pompidou celebrates sport alongside the Nike brand, with an exhibition accessible from July 24 and sporting activities, until August 11, 2024, on the occasion of the Olympic Games. [Read more]
A one-of-a-kind skatepark has set up shop at the Centre Pompidou for the Paris 2024 Olympics. The "Cycloïde Piazza", created by artist Raphaël Zarka, is accessible from July 26 to September 15, 2024. [Read more]
Until January 6, 2025, the Galerie des Enfants is transformed in the colors of Tenir tête, the exhibition by illustrator Marion Fayolle that takes you on a journey of discovery through nomadic encampments. [Read more]
The festival dedicated to video games Press Start returns to the BPI at the Centre Pompidou, for its 12th edition, from September 25 to 30, 2024. This year, the free festival takes a look at fear in video games. On the program: workshops, encounters and wild games, of course! [Read more]
A very special anniversary is being celebrated at the Centre Pompidou, from September 4, 2024 to January 13, 2025: a major exhibition paying tribute to Surrealism. [Read more]
The Centre Pompidou looks at furniture and objects created for children in the 20th century, in a design exhibition to be discovered from April 25 to August 12, 2024. [Read more]
Museums are cool, but with teenagers, it's not always easy: while some are passionate about the exhibitions of the moment, others get bored after ten minutes. So, let's go to studio 13/16, the place by and for teenagers at the Centre Pompidou. [Read more]
Want to go to the museum but with your family, things get complicated: the kids get bored, you can't run around or let off steam, the exhibition doesn't interest your youngest ones...So, don't worry, the Centre Georges Pompidou has created an exhibition space specially designed for the little ones, so they can discover modern and contemporary art with activities just for them! [Read more]
It is impossible to miss this institution if you love modern and contemporary art. The Centre Pompidou is one of the most important museums in Paris, and it houses some masterpieces of the genre. Here is a small overview of the works to see at least once in your life. [Read more]
Comics exhibition in Paris: From May 29 to November 4, 2024, discover "La BD à tous les étages" at the Centre Pompidou. An event dedicated to the 9th art, giving you a rendezvous with Hergé, Corto Maltese, and much more, across every level of this iconic cultural institution. [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
Access
Metro line 11 "Rambuteau" station
Prices
Tarif réduit: €12
Plein tarif: €15
Official website
www.centrepompidou.fr
Booking
billetterie.centrepompidou.fr
More information
Open daily 11am-9pm except Tuesdays. Nocturne Thursdays until 11pm.
Extra! the free festival of living literature returns to the Centre Pompidou for its 8th edition
Nike at the Centre Pompidou: sports experiences, exhibition and skatepark
Tenir tête, the immersive exhibition in the Galerie des Enfants at the Centre Georges Pompidou
L'enfance du design: an exhibition of nostalgia and design at the Centre Pompidou
Studio 13/16, a creative and artistic place for teenagers at the Centre Pompidou
The Children's Gallery, HQ of the little ones at the Centre Georges Pompidou
Center Pompidou: the museum's must-see masterpieces
Comic strip exhibition at the Centre Pompidou: Comics on every floor
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?
