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: YesCurrently Closed
Hours This Week:- Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 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
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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Reviews
Rated out of 5
Love this place! So much to see, and it's all laid out in a way that makes both chronological sense, and thematic as well. Modern art (writ large) can often be like "Well, what does it mean?" But, the museum curators have done a very good job of adding historical context to various periods of artistic expression.
Ted Asregadoo - 10 days ago
Love this place! So much to see, and it's all laid out in a way that makes both chronological sense, and thematic as well. Modern art (writ large) can often be like "Well, what does it mean?" But, the museum curators have done a very good job of adding historical context to various periods of artistic expression.
Great modern museum with works on the top floors from Picasso. Don't buy food or refreshments here as they tend to be very expensive. Bathrooms are clean. Also, don't be fooled by the "Great children's section" of this museum as I have read in some popular guide books. It's is basically a mat with foam objects sectioned off so the kids can run around.
Charles L - 15 days ago
Great modern museum with works on the top floors from Picasso. Don't buy food or refreshments here as they tend to be very expensive. Bathrooms are clean. Also, don't be fooled by the "Great children's section" of this museum as I have read in some popular guide books. It's is basically a mat with foam objects sectioned off so the kids can run around.
Like the somewhat controversial "modern architecture", the building houses the largest collection of Modern Art in Europe, a public information library and a huge "Public Library" as well as a music and acoustic research centre. There are also numerous "artistic performances" held here and the restaurant is surprisingly good! In the summer there are usually many street performers located outside the Centre. The Centre is HUGE-- and is spread over 7 floors and over 1 million square feet!! One can take to external escalator to the top for some remarkable views of Paris. I hope that this Review has been helpful!
Mark Doctoroff - 1 month ago
Like the somewhat controversial "modern architecture", the building houses the largest collection of Modern Art in Europe, a public information library and a huge "Public Library" as well as a music and acoustic research centre. There are also numerous "artistic performances" held here and the restaurant is surprisingly good! In the summer there are usually many street performers located outside the Centre. The Centre is HUGE-- and is spread over 7 floors and over 1 million square feet!! One can take to external escalator to the top for some remarkable views of Paris.
I hope that this Review has been helpful!
Robert Bruno - 1 month ago
Ville Lahdenvuo - 1 month ago
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