Centre Georges Pompidou - (Museum of Modern Art)

The striking architecture of Centre Georges Pompidou will captivate you as much as its prized contents

The controversial George Pompidou Centre in Beaubourg
The controversial George Pompidou Centre in Beaubourg cc licensed photo by dalbera

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: Yes

Centre 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 4.4 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating Very big local library and art center. You can see the whole Paris view at the top, there is a restaurant if want to enjoy the view and sip your cocktail. The library has everything you need: variety of books for your study, computers, video games, records, even video records. You can also check the old newspapers. It is free of charge except the art museums. Totally recommended.
Gunsu Kiziltan - 2 months ago

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4 Star Rating Visited on our last full day in Paris. Other than a clearly unhappy/unhelpful cashier getting tickets, we enjoyed this interesting museum/multicultural complex. We got to see some very interesting art and some very unusual art. One piece made me think of Beetlejuice, and I had to send it to someone I know who loves that movie. Great place to visit. The only downside is the lockers... most were out of order, and it was a little confusing. Luckily, the attendant was very helpful, although he could have used some help.
Aaron Carsey (Chefcarsey) - 3 weeks ago

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3 Star Rating That's of course very subjective, but I'm not a fan of the architecture inside the building. Don't get me wrong, I do like the general architectural concept, I just don't think that the architecture in the exhibition rooms should distract from the artworks that are shown. And I think it does exactly that and even worse, it diminishes their effect on the viewer. The collection itself is phenomenal and you have a great view of the city from the escalators and the terraces
Paul-Nikos Günther - 2 months ago

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4 Star Rating The venue is great for exhibitions. The view over Paris on the upper floors is great. The temporary exhibition for Surrealismus that we visited was fantastic. Alas, the permanent exhibition can't keep up with that.
Johannes Eiglsperger - a month ago

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4 Star Rating Long lines at weekends, so it's better to book in advance. The lockers are free, so leave your bags and enjoy your visit. You choose a green locker and enter a 4-digit code of your choice. Remember to cover your code with your hand so nearby people don't see your code. We went to the Surrealism exhibition and it was far too busy so it was difficult to enjoy the art. The permanent collection was less crowded and enjoyable. Wonderful art in a beautiful building - well worth a visit.
A - - a month ago

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Directions

Metro / RER Line Nearest Station Walking Time
M11Rambuteau Station1 minute
M1 and 11Hôtel de Ville‎ Station3 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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