Nestled in a striking postmodern structure with colorful exterior tubes, the Centre Pompidou showcases a stellar array of modern art while offering stunning panoramic views of Paris.
"Known for its world-class art galleries and museums."
"When the Centre Pompidou, known by locals as Beaubourg, opened in 1977, it was a radical (and controversial) design for a museum—all industrial pipes and open glass views of Paris. Forty-plus years later it's the undisputed grande dame of Paris's contemporary art world. Within the massive 100,000-piece collection that stretches back to 1905, you’ll find everything from Picassos to video installations. It is highly recommended to book your tickets in advance for a specific time slot and note that if you’re in town on the first Sunday of the month, admission to the permanent collection and children’s gallery is free." - Melissa Liebling-Goldberg, Julia Eskins
"When the Centre Pompidou, known by locals as Beaubourg, opened in 1977, it was a radical (and controversial) design for a museum—all industrial pipes and open glass views of Paris. Forty-plus years later it's the undisputed grande dame of Paris's contemporary art world. Within the massive 100,000-piece collection that stretches back to 1905, you’ll find everything from Picassos to video installations. It is highly recommended to book your tickets in advance for a specific time slot and note that if you’re in town on the first Sunday of the month, admission to the permanent collection and children’s gallery is free." - Lindsey Tramuta, Melissa Liebling-Goldberg
"The Centre Pompidou, France 's national museum of modern art, led the way for steel-and-glass buildings in the 1970s. Now the museumleads the way in modern art with its extraordinary collection, currently the world's second largest. Masterpieces include Pablo Picasso's Parade and—one of my favorites—Tamara de Lempicka’s YoungGirl in Green . Gofor the museum, butcheckout thepublic library and the view of Paris that becomes more and more impressiveas the museum's escalators rise fromfloor to floor. Spot the Eiffel Tower and Sacré-Coeur (and perhaps a street entertainer or two with agawking audience of kids) from the sprawling roof terrace."
"The Centre Pompidou, France 's national museum of modern art, led the way for steel-and-glass buildings in the 1970s. Now the museumleads the way in modern art with its extraordinary collection, currently the world's second largest. Masterpieces include Pablo Picasso's Parade and—one of my favorites—Tamara de Lempicka’s YoungGirl in Green . Gofor the museum, butcheckout thepublic library and the view of Paris that becomes more and more impressiveas the museum's escalators rise fromfloor to floor. Spot the Eiffel Tower and Sacré-Coeur (and perhaps a street entertainer or two with agawking audience of kids) from the sprawling roof terrace."
