Designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers and opened in 1977, the Centre Pompidou is one of the most radical buildings in the world — with its structural frame, escalators, and colour-coded service pipes displayed on the exterior rather than hidden inside. It houses the Musée National d’Art Moderne, Europe’s largest collection of modern and contemporary art with over 150,000 works including Picasso, Matisse, Kandinsky, Dalí, and hundreds of other 20th and 21st-century artists. Before its closure it attracted around 4 million visitors per year and was one of the most visited cultural institutions in France.
Modern Art · 4th Arrondissement · Closed Until 2030
Centre Pompidou & the Paris Museum Pass
Europe’s largest collection of modern and contemporary art — in the iconic inside-out building at Beaubourg. Currently closed for a 5-year renovation, with reopening planned for 2030.
🚧 Currently Closed for Renovation
The Centre Pompidou closed its doors on 22 September 2025 for a comprehensive 5-year renovation. The project — awarded to architects Moreau Kusunoki and Frida Escobedo Studio — involves complete asbestos removal from the façade, structural work on the main building, energy improvements, accessibility upgrades, and a full redesign of the visitor experience. Renovation work began in early 2026. Reopening is planned for 2030.
Expected reopening: 2030 (planned)
Planning a visit? This museum is not accessible in 2026. Your Paris Museum Pass cannot be used here until the renovation is complete. See the open pass-covered museums below for alternatives.
About the Museum
Practical Information
Address
Place Georges-Pompidou, 75004 Paris (4th arrondissement, Beaubourg/Marais district)
Getting There
Metro 11 (Rambuteau) — 2 min walk. Metro 1 or 11 (Hôtel de Ville) — 5 min walk.
When It Reopens
2030 (planned). Check the museum’s official website for confirmed dates before planning a visit.
Museum Pass
Covered by the Paris Museum Pass when open. Individual ticket price was €15 before closure.
What To Do In The Meantime
During the renovation, the Centre Pompidou’s collection is travelling to partner institutions across France and internationally through the Constellation programme. The Maison Pompidou — a small pop-up space on the Beaubourg piazza in the former Atelier Brancusi building — offers a view of the construction site and free events. Major exhibitions from the Pompidou collection are being co-hosted at the Grand Palais (now fully reopened after its own renovation). From autumn 2026, the Centre Pompidou Francilien — Fabrique de l’Art in Massy (Essonne) will house part of the collection in a new accessible facility.
Open Museums Nearby
Frequently Asked Questions
The planned reopening is 2030. Major renovation works began in early 2026 and are expected to take approximately 5 years. The building will not reopen in time for its 50th anniversary in 2027. The reopened Pompidou will feature a redesigned visitor experience, improved accessibility, a new rooftop terrace, and significantly expanded gallery spaces.
The Centre Pompidou’s collection is being shown at partner venues through the Constellation programme. In Paris, major exhibitions are now co-hosted at the Grand Palais (fully reopened in June 2025). From autumn 2026, the Centre Pompidou Francilien in Massy (Essonne, accessible via the future Grand Paris Express) will house a large portion of the collection. International venues include KANAL-Centre Pompidou in Brussels (opening 2026) and a new centre in Seoul.
The Paris Museum Pass covers entry to the Centre Pompidou when it is open — but this does not automatically extend to Pompidou exhibitions hosted at other venues such as the Grand Palais. Check the individual venue pages to confirm pass acceptance for specific exhibitions during the renovation period.
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