How much does a ticket for the Centre Pompidou cost?
The Centre Pompidou is closed to the public until 2030 for works: before its closure, the ticket for the permanent collection cost €15, with free entry for those under 18.
No individual admission tickets are sold for the Beaubourg site during the works.
Opening of the Centre Pompidou Francilien in Massy
In Massy, the Centre Pompidou Francilien opens its doors for three Prélude! weekends on November 2026, before its inauguration in March. The site brings together exhibition spaces and workshops open to the public.
Tuesday, 10 November 2026 ⤵
The Centre Pompidou (Beaubourg) is CLOSED FOR WORKS
The historic building is entirely closed to the public until 2030
Building closed to the public for renovation until 2030
The historic building of the Centre Pompidou (Beaubourg) is entirely closed to the public for major modernisation works until 2030. No individual admission tickets are sold for the Beaubourg site during this period.
Where to see the Centre Pompidou during the works?
- Off-site programme Constellation: major co-produced exhibitions, notably at the Grand Palais
- The Bibliothèque publique d'information (Bpi) has been relocated to the Lumière building (Paris 12e)
- The Carte POP' membership (from €25 / €30) allows free and unlimited access to partner exhibitions
Centre Pompidou exhibitions in Paris:
- 12 November 2026 to 15 November 2026: Révéler - Collection of photographs from the Centre Pompidou (Grand Palais)
- Until 24 December 2026: La Bataille des couleurs (Maison Pompidou)
- Until 17 January 2027: Cezanne et nous (Grand Palais)
- Until 31 January 2027: Vies minuscules (Panthéon)
- Until 7 February 2027: Prix Marcel Duchamp 2026 (Musée d’art moderne de Paris)
- Until 21 February 2027: Louise Bourgeois. Extrême tension (Bibliothèque nationale de France - Site Richelieu)
Reminder of previous indicative rates before closure: €15 (permanent collection), €17 (with temporary exhibitions).
Before its full closure for works, the admission ticket to the Centre Pompidou (Beaubourg) was priced at €15 for the permanent collection and €17 with the temporary exhibitions.
For the entire duration of the construction (2025–2030), no tickets are sold for the Beaubourg site. The collections remain accessible through the off-site programme Constellation (notably at the Grand Palais) and via the Carte POP' membership.
The Centre Pompidou: Europe's largest collection of modern and contemporary art!
The Centre Pompidou (or Centre Beaubourg) is a modern art museum located in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, opened in 1977 at the initiative of President Georges Pompidou.
Its building is one of the emblems of 20th-century architecture, designed by architects Renzo Piano, Richard Rogers, and Gianfranco Franchini. A vast sloping esplanade, the piazza, provides comfortable reception for visitors.
The museum contains Europe's largest collection of modern and contemporary art and offers numerous temporary exhibitions each year. It welcomes more than 8 million visitors every year.
TICKETS & RATES • Previous grid & Off-site 2026
The historic Beaubourg building no longer welcomes the public until 2030. For reference, the rates in effect before the closure were €15 for the permanent collection and €17 with the temporary exhibitions.
To continue discovering the works of the Centre Pompidou during the renovation, explore the off-site programming at partner institutions or opt for the Carte POP' membership (unlimited access from €25 / €30).
| TICKET | Standard Rate | Reduced Rate * |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent Collection |
€15 | €12 |
| Permanent Collection + Temporary Exhibitions |
€17 |
€14 |
| Under 18 ** | Free | |
Beaubourg building closed for renovation until 2030.
Discover the off-site programming below ⤵
* Reduced Price Conditions
Visitors aged between 18 and 25, Art school students and conservatory students, Higher education teachers (France), Bourse de Commerce Partner Rate, Education Pass, Centre Pompidou Metz members.
** Free Admission Conditions
Visitors under 18, Job seekers, RSA, CMU or ASS beneficiaries.
See all conditions for free and reduced entry
Book a free ticket
Free Day at the Centre Pompidou (before closure)
When can you visit the Centre Beaubourg-Pompidou for free?
On the first Sunday of every month, access to the Centre Pompidou-Beaubourg is free for everyone.
This free ticket grants access to the following museum areas:
Permanent Collections of the National Museum of Modern Art, Exhibitions in the Museum Gallery, Graphic Arts Gallery, Children's Gallery & Photo Gallery, Brancusi Atelier, Panoramic view from level 6.
GUIDED TOURS & COMBINED TICKETS
Guided Tours of the Centre Pompidou
If you want to make the most of your visit to the Centre Pompidou, nothing beats a guided tour in a small group or even a fully private tour:
- GUIDED Tour of the Centre Pompidou ➤ Learn more
- PRIVATE Tour of the Centre Pompidou ➤ Learn more
Tour of the Marais, the district around the Centre Pompidou
While visiting the Centre Pompidou is essential, the surrounding Marais district is just as much so! Explore one of Paris' most pleasant neighbourhoods on foot during a private tour.
- Private tour of the MARAIS around the Centre Pompidou ➤ Learn more
Combined Tickets
If you wish to visit multiple sites or do several activities in Paris, check out the combined ticket offers providing advantageous overall rates:
- Centre Pompidou + Opéra Garnier ➤ Learn more
- Centre Pompidou + Musée de l'Orangerie ➤ Learn more
- Paris Museum Pass (Louvre + Versailles + Pompidou): 2, 4 or 6 days ➤ Learn more
OPENING HOURS • Centre Pompidou 2026
The Centre Pompidou is closed every Tuesday as well as on May 1st.
Exceptional closure at 19:00 on 24 and 31 December.
| Day of the week | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Saturday - Sunday | 11:00 – 21:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 – 23:00 (Late opening) |
ACCOMMODATION in the Centre Pompidou district
Check hotels and rentals in the district on the interactive map, even while the Centre Pompidou is closed for renovation
ACCESS to the Centre Pompidou
Centre Pompidou address
Georges-Pompidou National Centre for Art and Culture
Place Georges-Pompidou
75004 - Paris
GPS coordinates of the Centre Pompidou
- Latitude: 48.860889
- Longitude: 2.352256
Getting to the Centre Pompidou by Public Transport
- By METRO:
- Rambuteau station on line 11
- Hôtel de Ville station on lines 1 and 11
- Châtelet station on lines 1, 4, 7, 11 and 14
- By RER: Châtelet Les Halles station on lines A, B and D
- By BUS: Lines 29, 38, 47, 75
Getting to the Centre Pompidou by Bike
Vélib: station no. 4020 (27 rue Quincampoix), station no. 3014 (34 rue Grenier Saint-Lazare), station no. 3010 (46 rue Beaubourg)
Getting to the Centre Pompidou by Car
Centre Pompidou Parking: at 31 rue Beaubourg - 75003 Paris
Centre Pompidou in photos
The Centre Pompidou in a few words and figures
The full name of the Centre Pompidou (also called "Beaubourg") is the Georges Pompidou National Centre for Art and Culture (CNAC). It was conceived by French President Georges Pompidou and is dedicated to contemporary and modern art. Inaugurated on 31 January 1977, it is a multidisciplinary centre bringing together visual arts, performing arts, cinema, music, drawing, books and activities designed for young audiences.
The Centre Pompidou is:
- 100,000 m2, including 45,000 m2 accessible to the public (6 floors of 7,500 m2)
- More than 3 million visitors per year
- 1,000 employees
- 114,000 works by 6,000 artists
- 3 architects on the project: Renzo Piano, Richard Rogers and Gianfranco Franchini
- Length: 166m / Width: 60m / Height: 42m
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