Centre Pompidou How to get to Beaubourg, the National Museum of Modern Art?
The Centre Pompidou is easily accessible due to its central location in the 4th arrondissement of Paris and offers proximity to other iconic sites in the city. Starting in the fall of 2025, the museum will close for renovations. It will reopen in 2030. Meanwhile, in the fall of 2026, a new venue entirely dedicated to creation and conservation will open in Massy, Essonne: the Centre Pompidou Francilien – art factory.
Where is the Centre Pompidou located?
The Centre Pompidou is located at the following address: Place Georges-Pompidou, 75004 Paris.
It is a cultural center that houses the Public Information Library, the National Museum of Modern Art, as well as exhibition spaces and performance halls.
Opening Hours of the Centre Pompidou
Since September 22, 2025, the Centre Pompidou has been closed for renovation. It will reopen in 2030. The National Museum of Modern Art spaces, the galleries, the BPI (Public Information Library), the performance venues, the cinema, and on-site services will be unavailable during the renovation.
Usually, the Centre Pompidou is open every day except Tuesdays.
- Annual closure: May 1st
- Early closing at 7 PM: December 24th and 31st
Opening Hours of the Centre Pompidou
- Museum + Exhibitions: 11 AM - 9 PM
- Late Nights: Thursdays until 11 PM in the exhibition spaces on level 6 (galleries 1 and 2)
- Children's Gallery: 11 AM - 7 PM
- Bookstore and Shop: 11 AM - 9:45 PM
Opening Hours of the Public Information Library (Bpi)
- Weekdays (except Tuesdays): 12 PM - 10 PM
- Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays: 10 AM - 10 PM
- December 25th and January 1st: 12 PM - 10 PM
What are the entrance fees for the Centre Pompidou?
The prices offered by the Centre Pompidou vary depending on the exhibitions.
'Collection' Ticket: access to the collection on the day of the visit, as well as to the exhibitions currently presented in the Museum
- Full price: €15
- Reduced price: €12
'Children's Gallery + Collection' Ticket: access to the Children's Gallery during the chosen time slot, as well as to the collection on the day of the visit
- Full price: €15
- Reduced price: €12
How to get to the Centre Pompidou by public transport?
The Centre Pompidou is easily accessible by public transport.
The most convenient way to get there is by metro, with several stations nearby. You can also take the RER or the bus to reach it.
Metro:
- Rambuteau Station line 11
- Hôtel de Ville Station lines 1 and 11
- Châtelet Station lines 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14
RER:
- Châtelet Les Halles Station RER A, B, D
Bus:
- Bus lines 29, 38, 47, and 75, Centre Pompidou stop
Centre Pompidou: What to Visit Nearby
Here are some suggestions of places to visit around the Centre Pompidou in Paris:
- Le Marais: A historic neighborhood with cobblestone streets, shops, art galleries, and cafés. Don't miss the Place des Vosges.
- Picasso Museum: Located in the Hôtel Salé, this museum houses a vast collection of works by Pablo Picasso.
- The Seine: Stroll along the banks of the Seine, where you can enjoy views of the bridges and historic buildings.
- Museum of Arts and Crafts: A museum dedicated to the history of inventions and technologies, located nearby.
These places offer a beautiful combination of art, history, and culture, all within walking distance from the Centre Pompidou.
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