Centre Georges Pompidou - (Museum of Modern Art)
The striking architecture of Centre Georges Pompidou will captivate you as much as its prized contents
The Centre Georges Pompidou is situated in the Beaubourg region of Paris. The striking architecture of this building will impress you just as much as its prized contents. The Centre Georges Pompidou is home to the largest and most impressive Modern Art Museum in Europe and this fact alone is more than enough reason to include a visit to the Centre on your trip itinerary.
The Pompidou Centre was named after the French president George Pompidou who in 1969 made the decision to dedicate the Plateau Beaubourg in the 4th arrondissement to create the centre. The project started as an architectural competition and for the first time in France the competition was international with 49 countries having competitors and 681 individuals competing. The winning concept was chosen by a jury of international judges chaired by Jean Prouve, an architect/engineer and won by the Italians, Renzo Piano and Gianfranco Franchinim and an Englishman, Richard Rogers, who at that time were all hardly known. The project was a massive undertaking and wasn't finished until three years after the conclusion of president Pompidou's term of office in 1977. It may prove useful to note that, due to its location, the Pompidou Centre is locally known as the Beaubourg. Since opening the Pompidou Centre has brought enjoyment to almost 200 million visitors.
This building is also home to an extraordinary public library and there are many restaurants and other amenities available on the premises as well. The available amenities include a bookshop, bookstands, a post office, a cloakroom and a 24 hour car park. Other facilities include free Wi-Fi access and workstations where visitors can connect their laptops to a power supply, print documents and make photocopies.
Those planning a visit to the Pompidou Centre have the option of booking their ticket in one of many ways. Bookings can be made online, via telephone as well as at the centre itself. However, it is recommended that visitors book their tickets well in advance whenever possible in order to avoid disappointment. The Pompidou Centre is definitely an essential itinerary item for all those visiting Paris. It will make for a day out that is filled with culture, creativity and enjoyment, one that will not be quickly forgotten.
Nearby attractions: District of Beaubourg and Notre Dame Cathedral
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesCentre Georges Pompidou Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Address: Place Georges-Pompidou, 75004 Paris, France
Phone: 01 44 78 12 33
Official Website: Centre Georges Pompidou
Centre Georges Pompidou Reviews
Rated out of 5
This building is a work of art in itself. The Centre holds exhibitions and has permanent collections. Unfortunately the collections will close 11th March 2025 for asbestos removal and major renovations. It will reopen in 2030. The major exhibitions will be housed elsewhere. The forecourt will still be access as will the Stravinsky fountain.
G Mac - 3 weeks ago
Love the museum but the day we went there was too much noises and too many people since its a free Sunday (tho I bought a ticket but I forgot and chose a bad day to go)
I didn’t have enough space to enjoy all the artworks! Visitors please be quiet and respectful and museums! And pls also keep children under control, some kept stepping cross the security line and even touched the artworks. The masterpieces of cubism are there if you want to look before it closes.
Thi Phuong Anh Nguyen - 3 weeks ago
It’s a nice place to hang out and take pictures. No need to take tickets to go up the escalator to the top floor. You need tickets to access any other floor. The Stravinsky fountain was pretty cool. We did not have the time to explore the art museum but I am sure it will be amazing.
Sritama Chakraborty - 4 months ago
As an art student, my friend probably got more out of visiting here than I did. Even so, we looked around the modern art sections and spent several hours looking at the collection. Art ranged from the fascinating to the bizarre and includes paintings, sculptures and things in between. Additionally, you can access the roof for interesting views across the Paris skyline. In keeping with the modern art theme, the building was perhaps the oddest (and not pretty) we have ever seen and easily discernable from the Arc De Triumph, Eiffel Tower, and Sacre Couer. A courtyard outside contains additional pieces in a pond (The Stravinsky Fountain?).
Graham Tranter - a month ago
One of the best views of Paris, you can experience here. Not only view, but also history and geography. You need to pay to enter but you won't regret it. In case you're tired, there are a couple of cafe/restaurants in the area, or you can just seat outside on the floor.
Alessandro Stefan - 4 months ago
Directions
| Metro / RER Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| M11 | Rambuteau Station | 1 minute |
| M1 and 11 | Hôtel de Ville Station | 3 minutes |
How to get to Centre Georges Pompidou by Metro / RER
By Metro: exit at Rambuteau Station and head south along Reu Beaubourg or at Hôtel de Ville Station and head north on Rue du Renard.
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