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In autumn 2025, the Centre Pompidou, the iconic building designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers, the beating heart of the Beaubourg district since 1977, will undergo a historic transformation. For five years, this monument to modern architecture will undergo a major renovation in preparation for its reopening in 2030.
While its external silhouette will remain unchanged, the interior will be completely redesigned to accommodate new forms of cultural programming, reaffirm its multidisciplinary spirit and offer a fresh presentation of Europe’s largest collection of modern and contemporary art.
During this period of works, far from going into hibernation, the spirit of the Centre Pompidou is travelling and taking shape in Paris, throughout France and internationally. Thanks to the ambitious Constellation programme, the museum is continuing its outreach activities and its vibrant programme – exhibitions, live performances, cinema, talks – at numerous partner venues.
Almost fifty years after its inauguration in 1977, the Centre Pompidou is embarking on an unprecedented overhaul. The architectural duo Nicolas Moreau and Hiroko Kusunoki have been selected, along with Mexican architect Frida Escobedo, to orchestrate this major redevelopment.
The removal of the artworks is due to be completed in December 2025, a real challenge that should also provide an opportunity for an inventory and repairs. And the Centre Pompidou is working in stages to prepare for acomplete closure on 22 September 2025. After the closure of the building's basement (housing performance halls, a cinema and a photo gallery), the modern art collection (on 10 March 2025) and the public information library (BPI), the shop and bookshop are due to close in the summer of 2025. Until the building closes completely, visitors will be able to access the temporary exhibitions.
With 4 million visitors every year, the Centre Pompidou has some major challenges to meet (technical, safety, sustainability, etc.). This vast and necessary project will involve removing all the asbestos from the building, replacing the windows and lifts, treating the corrosion on the main structure, making improvements to comply with fire safety and accessibility standards for people with reduced mobility, replacing the air conditioning and renovating the cooling towers.
In addition to this technical programme, there will be vast cultural project based on the notion of ‘moviment’, a neologism coined by Francis Ponge in 1977 when the Centre Pompidou first opened. The aim of the project is to rethink the original utopian vision of the institution, while responding to the cultural, societal and environmental challenges of the future. Pluridisciplinarity, hospitality, experimentation and eco-responsibility are the cornerstones of this ambition.
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The BPI (Bibliothèque publique d'information) closed on 2 March 2025 and moved into the Immeuble Lumière situated at 40 avenue des Terroirs de France in the 12th arrondissement (Metro: Cour Saint-Émilion). It is expected to open on 25 August 2025. Studio 13/16 – dedicated to teens and young adults – is moving to the La Gaîté Lyrique. It is expected to open on 9 September 2025. The cinema and video hub, supported in particular by the Bibliothèque publique d'information (Public Information Library), will be moving into the MK2 Bibliothèque cinema on 25 September 2025. This unique partnership will give rise to a new venue called MK2 Bibliothèque x Centre Pompidou, offering screenings, meetings and events centred around the seventh art. The Atelier Brancusi becomes the Pavillon Brancusi and in 2030 re opens as a research centre housing the Kandinsky library and archives. Ircam - Acoustic/music research and coordination institute located opposite the famous Stravinsky Fountain - will stay open throughout the entire renovation period. The programme of activities remains the same.
While the Pompidou Centre is closed, there is a new place where you can stay connected to its news: the Maison Pompidou. Located on the piazza, in the former Atelier Brancusi building, it offers a privileged view of the construction site and behind the scenes of the museum, through mediation devices, resources and free events open to all. The Maison Pompidou is offering a series of guided tours inviting visitors to (re)discover the Beaubourg district in all its facets. These tours cost €12 (€8 for concessions) and last 1½ hours. They are organised into three themes:
In Massy, discover the Centre Pompidou Francilien - Fabrique de l'art, which opened in March 2027. It is a unique venue, at the crossroads of conservation and sharing, where the artistic and cultural programme highlights the museum’s collection and the various roles within the museum. Covering an area of 30,000 m², this brand-new facility will house some of the 140,000 works of Europe's leading collection of modern and contemporary art (24,900 m² have been allocated for it). The public is invited to enjoy the remaining 6,000 m², made up of accessible cultural spaces and reception and terrace areas.
Designed by the Parisian agency PCA-STREAM Philippe Chiambaretta Architecte, the Centre Pompidou Francilien – Fabrique de l'art is a building with two parts.
On one side the ‘coffre’ (strongroom), a sort of enclosed monolith, is designed for storage and workshops, guaranteeing optimum conditions for the conservation and restoration of works of art. On the other side the ‘open profile’ welcomes the public with exhibitions, workshops, encounters and performances. The venue’s architecture is inspired by the Centre Pompidou in Paris with a facade in geo concrete and a wooden staircase reminiscent of the Caterpillar. Opening onto the Parc de la Blanchette via a treelined walkway, the site opens a conversation between nature and culture.
During the renovation work, the permanent collection of the Centre Pompidou will travel in France and abroad according to the cultural programme Centre Pompidou / Constellation in association with the biggest cultural institutions.
At the foot of the open-air construction site, housed in the former Atelier Brancusi, the Maison Pompidou, Paris is open to the public every day except Tuesdays. With themed exhibitions, books and catalogues available for consultation, and a shop selling publications and souvenirs, it serves as a permanent information hub on the history of the Centre Pompidou, its collection, its architecture and its future transformations.
Be sure to visit the Grand Palais, which is hosting the Centre Pompidou’s major exhibitions whilst the Centre is undergoing renovation.
Outside the capital, several institutions continue to host exhibitions and projects linked to the Centre Pompidou's collection and programme:
Until 2030, the Centre Pompidou's off-site exhibition programme will be held in emblematic and innovative venues around the world!
In Spain, the Centre Pompidou-Málaga is presenting the exhibition ‘Place-ness. Living in a Place’ until 21 April 2025 and invites visitors to reflect on the notion of place and habitat through various contemporary works. An exhibition devoted to Henri Matisse is programmed for 2025-2026 in Madrid and Barcelona (Fundación La Caixa) followed by a project devoted to optical art, planned in several Spanish cities between 2027 and 2029.
Head to the H’Art Amsterdam to discover a series of exhibitions devoted to major figures of modern art, notably Wassily Kandinsky, Constantin Brancusi, Henri Matisse and Fernand Léger. A measure of the richness and diversity of the collection of the Centre Pompidou.
In 2026, the Centre Pompidou will be taking part in the Marcel Duchamp retrospective at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, showcasing the iconic work of the artist. It will also be involved in the projects of major institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Guggenheim Museum in Venice, another opportunity to present works from the collection to a worldwide audience.
Also in 2026, the Centre Pompidou plans to open a satellite site in Seoul in South Korea in partnership with the Hanwha Group, under the name of Centre Pompidou Hanwha-Seoul. On the programme: eight exhibitions devoted to artists such as Henri Matisse, Georges Braque, Marc Chagall and Joan Miró.
In addition to these venues:
During the renovation work, the Centre Pompidou and the surrounding district, which is particularly lively, will retain their artistic and cultural vitality. Many events and activities are being planned (programme to come soon) – an original and alternative way to stay connected to the spirit of this flagship institution!
Although the Centre Pompidou is closed temporarily, the surrounding area remains one of the most vibrant and inspiring in Paris. Using our interactive map, explore a selection of handpicked cultural attractions, shopping spots and things to do, to extend a lively artistic experience in central Paris.
Stroll around the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme, the Musée des Arts et métiers or the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature, go to a concert or see a contemporary play at La Gaîté Lyrique, the Théâtre du Châtelet or the Théâtre de la Ville. Fancy doing some local shopping? Discover the addresses of ParisLocal and their passionate artisans: Maison Johanna Braitbart, Belotsi Paris, Nobijoux, Viande viande...
Stop off at one of the official tourist information kiosks for personalized tips and information, then experience Parisian nightlife in the emblematic bars and clubs of the gay district of the Marais just a few steps away. With surprising discoveries, great restaurants, a festive atmosphere and non-stop culture, Beaubourg remains an essential destination!
Finally, Ircam - Acoustic/music research and coordination institute –, situated on Place Stravinsky, remains operational and active throughout the entire period of closure. In particular, its annual festival ManiFeste continues to offer a conversation a meeting of music and other art forms such as theatre, dance, the digital arts, and the visual arts.
Less than 50 years old, but already an icon! Opened in 1977, the Centre Pompidou, often referred to as Beaubourg by Parisians, has become one of the liveliest and most visited attractions in the city. It’s a museum of course, but also a library, a place full of life, and with its multicoloured exterior designed by Renzo Piano, a unique monument in the heart of Paris. Six floors, unusual architecture and a view of the whole of Paris, which visitors love.
The Pompidou Centre has an extraordinary heritage - more than 100,000 works - with masterpieces by Picasso, Kandinsky, Chagall, Matisse, Léger … But also numerous contemporary artworks: Boltanski, Buren, Hantai … Ever since it first opened, the Pompidou Centre has also hosted first-class temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art.
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