The National Center of Art and Culture Georges-Pompidou (CNAC), commonly known as "Centre Pompidou", is an establishment desired by the ex-president of France Georges Pompidou, a passionate of modern art.
He wanted to create an original cultural institution entirely dedicated to modern and contemporary creation.
Located in the popular Le Marais Quarter of Paris, the Pompidou Center is a cultural institution attracting attention with its unique architecture. In fact, close to 4 millions visitors enter the center every year!
Let's find out all the useful information about the Pompidou Center tickets with our guide below.
What can I do at Centre Pompidou?
There is no doubt that Paris is the paradise for art enthusiasts. Hundreds of people begin the art tour with the Louvre Museum and maybe continue with the Orsay Museum.
We recommend putting the Pompidou Center in the third position as it is one of the world's most important museum in modern art.
Indeed, it is possible to see the second-biggest collection of modern art of the world (after New York) and very important pieces of art history in chronological order.
In addition to the modern art museum, it includes two movie theaters, a performance area, an amphitheater and two libraries.
Kandinsky Library
The collection of the library offers a big archive for the researchers, especially of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Bibliothèque publique d'information
The public Bibliothèque publique d'information (BPI) is an impressive library that covers an area of over 10,000 m2 and has a collection of 400,000 current works.
In addition, the library offers a diverse range of workshops and cultural programs on current topics, including Monday night conferences on literature, science, journalism, geopolitics, ecology and more. The library hosts exhibitions on literary topics and offers guided tours at 5 p.m. (except Tuesdays, weekends and holidays).
Also noteworthy is the extensive program of documentaries and two annual festivals: Press Start, a video game festival, and Effractions, a contemporary literature festival. All offerings, except for the documentary library, are free of charge.
Place Georges Pompidou
It is a very lively area in front of the museum with various street performers, street artists, skateboarders, temporary miniature carnivals and other cultural attractions.
The Design of the Building
The exterior design of the building attracts attention especially with the effective use of four colors on the pipes.
Blue color is used for air circulation, yellow for electricity, green for water circulation, and red for escalators and elevators.
Steel elements are used throughout the building. Spreading over an area of more than 100,000 m2, the building has 10 floors.
The Museum
The National Museum of Modern Art on the fourth and fifth floors contains 50 000 works of art and around 2000 of them on exhibition for the visitors.
The museum combines modern collections (from 1905-1965) and contemporary collections (from the 60's) introducing visitors the movements of art from modern times to present day.
Entrance, Tickets and Tours to Pompidou Center
It is possible to get a specific Centre Pompidou Rooftop Ticket for only to see the Paris view from the top floor without visiting the museum. From there you can see Sacré-Coeur basilica, Eiffel Tower and many other monuments.
How to get to the Centre Pompidou?
Centre Pompidou is located in Beaubourg district, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris.
- Metro : The closest metro station is "Rambuteau" on the line 11
It is also possible to get off at "Châtelet" station with the lines 1, 4, 7, 11, 12 and 14 - RER : Chatelet - Les Halles station on the RER-A, RER-B and RER-D is only about 5 to 10 minute by walk.
- BUS : 29, 38, 47 and 75
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
"Centre Pompidou" is an establishment desired by the ex-president of France Georges Pompidou, a passionate of modern art.
Pompidou Center is an iconic building in Paris, built as a modern art museum and centre for the visual arts of the 20th century.
Save time with the Pompidou Center Skip the Lines Ticket and get a priority access to permanent collection + to Matisse exhibit. Enjoy the spectacular rooftop view of Paris.
History of Pompidou Center
It is one of the largest collection of modern and contemporary art with more than 100 000 works of art dating from the beginning of 20th century until today.
The building named after Georges Pompidou, the President of France between 1969 and 1974, was initiated by himself, a modern art lover who wanted to create an important collection of important pieces for the French people and visitors to enjoy.
During the establishment phase of the building, a competition was held to determine the design.
The construction began in April 1972 by the architects Renzo Piano, Richard Rogers and Gianfranco Franchini. It was completed in 1977 and has been one of the iconic buildings of Paris and modern architecture over the years.
Centre Pompidou is visited by 3.5 - 3.8 million people on average annualy.