Pompidou House: Free exhibitions and events to experience the museum during renovations

While the Centre Pompidou undergoes renovations for 2030, the Maison Pompidou is stepping into the spotlight as your new art hub in the neighborhood. No need to miss out during the reconstruction: from February 13 to August 17, 2026, open every day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (closed on Tuesdays), visit this new headquarters tucked away on the Piazza, within the former Brancusi Workshop. Free admission, subject to availability!

Closing of the Centre Pompidou: the museum will not reopen until 2030
The Centre Pompidou, the famous Parisian museum of contemporary art, is closing its doors for five years of work. The project would represent a total budget of 200 million euros. Initially scheduled for 2023, then delayed to the fall of 2024, after the Paris Olympics, this closure is finally expected to take place by the end of 2025. [Read more]

For the official opening, focus shifts to the exhibit "The Battle of Colors": archives, sketches, and models detail the vibrant history of the Centre Pompidou and the debates that shaped its iconic look. And for those eager to look ahead, the permanent exhibition "The Centre Pompidou Project 2030" offers an exclusive glimpse into the future of the museum: exploring technical innovations, environmental challenges, artistic ambitions, and societal goals, all brought to life through exclusive images and interviews with the architects.

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Starting March 2026, the Pompidou Center ramps up its schedule with numerous events:

• Meetings and Discussions centered on the artworks from the Pompidou Collection.
• City Tours to discover Beaubourg, its history, and its modern architecture.
• Digital Workshops designed for curious and tech-savvy young visitors.

The Pompidou House becomes your central hub in the neighborhood: a space to observe the ongoing construction, experiment with colors, dive into history, and start dreaming about the museum of tomorrow.