Centre Pompidou Tickets
Engage with thought-provoking exhibitions, live performances, and creative events at Centre Pompidou, a groundbreaking hub of contemporary art and culture in Paris. Discover its distinctive inside-out architecture and explore an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art.
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About Centre Pompidou
Designed with a revolutionary exposed-exterior style, the Centre Pompidou is a contemporary art museum in Paris, instantly recognizable by its colorful tubes and escalators on the outside! As you step inside, you'll find Europe's largest collection of modern and contemporary art, along with exhibitions, movie screenings, and even a library.
The Centre Pompidou boasts the world's second-biggest collection of modern art, just behind MoMA in New York City!
Those colorful tubes on the outside aren't just for show, as they're a color-coded system for the building's insides: green for water pipes, blue for air conditioning, yellow for electricity, and red for elevators and stairs.
Did you know this museum is named after a French president? Georges Pompidou was an art enthusiast and pushed to get this museum built.
The Centre Pompidou has a hidden gem calling all bibliophiles – a massive public library with over 400,000 books!
When it first opened, the Centre Pompidou's unique design caused a major stir – some loved it, some hated it as people debated its not-so-common architectural style.
Why visit Centre Pompidou?
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The architecture
Step into a vision unlike any other. The Centre Pompidou, championed by President Pompidou, boasts a revolutionary design by architects Piano and Rogers. Think "inside-out" with vibrant tubes and exposed structures – a true feat of modern architecture to resemble a heart and its arteries! Inside, it's all open space, perfect for showcasing art in a whole new way.
The permanent collection
From modern and contemporary masterpieces to captivating photography and design exhibits, there's something for every artistic taste. Sculptural genius? Explore the dedicated Brancusi's Studio. Art history buff? Dive into the Kandinsky Library, a haven for rare printed works by 20th and 21st-century artists.
The exhibitions
The Centre Pompidou keeps things fresh with captivating temporary exhibitions. You can dive into the ever-evolving world of modern art, from established masters to emerging talents. Better yet, some exhibitions even offer virtual tours using augmented reality – a truly cutting-edge experience!
The theater & performances
Beyond visual arts, the Centre Pompidou comes alive with performances! The large auditorium hosts dancers, musicians, theater troupes, and more, showcasing a vibrant array of artistic expression. Want a taste? Past performances include Marlene Monteiro Freitas's captivating dance and Ayaka Nakama's electrifying "Freeway Dance."
The Kandinsky Library
The Kandinsky Library is a haven for bibliophiles that boasts over 18,000 printed works by major 20th and 21st-century artists. Explore a treasure trove of artist's books, manuscripts, and art-focused publications alongside captivating photographic albums and reviews. It's a paradise for if you would love to delve deeper into the world of art.
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