The Centre Pompidou at Beaubourg is closed: the building shut its doors on 22 September 2025 for a complete renovation, with reopening announced for 2030. Until then, its collections and exhibitions are moving to other venues in Paris, elsewhere in France and abroad (the « Constellation » program), and a new site opens in Massy in spring 2027. Here is what can still be seen, where, and how to fit it into a stay in Paris.
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Centre Pompidou: key facts
- Beaubourg building: closed since 22 September 2025; works launched in early 2026; reopening announced « from 2030 » — checked on 23 October 2026 on centrepompidou.fr
- Collections: on view at partner venues (Constellation program 2025-2030), in Paris and elsewhere
- In Paris right now: exhibitions at the Grand Palais, the Panthéon, the Musée d’art moderne de Paris and BnF Richelieu (dates below)
- New venue: Centre Pompidou Francilien – fabrique de l’art, in Massy (Essonne), opening in spring 2027
- Library (Bpi): moved to the Lumière building (Paris 12th arrondissement), open since 25 August 2025
- Only one left on site: Ircam, Place Stravinsky
Why the Centre Pompidou is closed until 2030
According to the official page « Le Centre Pompidou se métamorphose » (the Centre Pompidou transforms), the project combines technical works and a cultural overhaul: complete asbestos removal from the facade, treatment of structural corrosion, energy renovation, improved accessibility, a new presentation of the collection and a reorganization of the Bpi. It is entrusted to the firms AIA Life Designers (technical side) and Moreau Kusunoki (cultural side), together with Frida Escobedo Studio.
Published timeline: gradual closure of floors in 2025, closure of the building on 22 September 2025, a last festive event on 24 and 25 October 2025, start of works in early 2026, reopening « from 2030 ». No precise reopening date has yet been given.
Where to see the Centre Pompidou in Paris in 2026-2027
Exhibitions announced by the Centre Pompidou on its official page (as of 23 October 2026). Tickets and hours: on the website of each host venue.
| Exhibition | Venue | Announced dates |
|---|---|---|
| Cezanne et nous | Grand Palais, Paris 8th | 23 September 2026 – 17 January 2027 |
| Vies minuscules | Panthéon, Paris 5th | 20 September 2026 – 31 January 2027 |
| Prix Marcel Duchamp 2026 | Musée d’art moderne de Paris, 16th | 2 October 2026 – 7 February 2027 |
| Louise Bourgeois. Extrême tension | BnF – Richelieu site, Paris 2nd | 20 October 2026 – 21 February 2027 |
| Centre cinema programs | mk2 bibliothèque x Centre Pompidou, Paris 13th | Since September 2025 |
The Panthéon therefore hosts a Centre exhibition in addition to its usual visit: our page on visiting the Panthéon gives its access conditions. Studio 13/16 (the space for ages 13 to 16) is moving to the Gaîté lyrique (3rd) from spring 2026.
Outside Paris: the Constellation program
The official page also lists exhibitions in France and abroad. A few of them, with the announced dates:
- Centre Pompidou-Metz: « Dimanche sans fin, Maurizio Cattelan et la collection du Centre Pompidou », until 25 January 2027
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon: « Musée sentimental », from 11 September 2026 to 14 March 2027
- Centre-Val de Loire region: « Calder au cœur de la France », from 15 October 2026 (Ar(t)chipel festival)
- Centre Pompidou Málaga: « To Open Eyes », until 31 January 2027
- Palazzo Bonaparte, Rome: « Kandinsky », from 15 September 2026 to 14 February 2027
- H’ART Museum, Amsterdam: « Chez Matisse », from 3 October 2026 to 14 February 2027
If you are combining Paris with the Loire châteaux, the Calder exhibition in Centre-Val de Loire can be added to your itinerary: see our Loire Valley page.
Centre Pompidou Francilien in Massy: opening in 2027
A new venue for conservation, exhibition and creation, the Centre Pompidou Francilien – fabrique de l’art opens in spring 2027 in Massy (Essonne), facing the Parc de la Blanchette. The Centre says it will be 30 minutes from Paris thanks to the future Line 18 of the Grand Paris Express. Before opening, three free discovery weekends (« Prélude ! ») take place on 17-18 October, 24-25 October and 31 October-1 November 2026.
What to do instead: which museum to choose
A simple decision tree, based on our Paris guides:
- You wanted modern art (Matisse, Picasso, Kandinsky): follow the Constellation exhibitions above, and the Musée d’Orsay for Impressionism and the early 20th century.
- You wanted contemporary art and architecture: the Fondation Louis Vuitton.
- You wanted a large general museum: the Louvre.
- You wanted the view over the rooftops of Paris: the Arc de Triomphe or the Sacré-Cœur.
- You are traveling with children: see the « Jeune public » (young audiences) section of the Centre’s website.
The Beaubourg neighborhood stays lively
The Centre says that Ircam, which has stayed on Place Stravinsky, is running a program of « cultural activations » that keeps the Beaubourg plateau a point of attraction. The neighborhood combines with the Marais and with Notre-Dame de Paris or the Sainte-Chapelle on the Île de la Cité.
Common mistakes
- Buying a « Centre Pompidou Paris » ticket on a resale site: the building is closed, only the off-site exhibitions can be visited (tickets from the host venue).
- Confusing the Centre Pompidou with the Centre Pompidou-Metz: Metz presents exhibitions of the collection.
- Looking for the Bpi at Beaubourg: it is in the Lumière building, Paris 12th.
- Planning a Beaubourg visit before 2030: reopening is announced « from 2030 », with no precise date.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Centre Pompidou closed?
Yes. The Beaubourg building closed on 22 September 2025 for a complete renovation; reopening is announced from 2030.
When will the Centre Pompidou reopen?
The Centre announces a reopening in 2030, with no precise date so far.
Where can you see the Centre Pompidou’s works during the renovation?
At the venues of the Constellation program: in Paris, the Grand Palais, the Panthéon, the Musée d’art moderne de Paris and BnF Richelieu; elsewhere in France, the Centre Pompidou-Metz, Lyon and Centre-Val de Loire; and at the Centre Pompidou Francilien in Massy from spring 2027.
Where is the Centre Pompidou library (Bpi)?
In the Lumière building, in the 12th arrondissement, open since 25 August 2025 with the same hours and access conditions.
What is the Centre Pompidou Francilien?
A new venue for conservation, exhibition and creation in Massy (Essonne), opening in spring 2027; three free discovery weekends take place in October-November 2026.
Our sources
- Centre Pompidou: centrepompidou.fr, home page and « Le Centre Pompidou se métamorphose » page (works timeline, Constellation program, Centre Pompidou Francilien), consulted on 23 October 2026
- Wikidata (Q178065): coordinates
- Review of the top Google France results (Ahrefs, 23 October 2026): Wikipedia and the official site
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026. Reopening schedules may change: check the official website before you go.
