My wife and I had just spent the previous day touring the Musee d'Orsay and Musee du Louvre. We are beginner art lovers and quickly came to the conclusion that modern art is not for us. The only thing we liked about the Pompidou Centre was it was part of the Paris Museum Pass, it gave a great view of... more

Awesome! Absolutely awesome! My partner and me loved it! (Especially the lifesize plastic rhino- we loved him and took far to many pictures!) The building itself is a sight in itself- the inside out design is crazy! Very original. Inside there is a range of art, including film, sculpture, paintings...it is modern art, and I know not everyone is a... more

I was just in Paris a few weeks ago & spent a Friday night at the Louvre followed by a Saturday night at the Centre Pompidou. Taking in the Pompidou, with its colorful industrial exterior, tubular glass walkways, and extensive contemporary art collection, a day after the Louvre is a lot like having a Carpi Sun chaser after a shot... more

Often overshadowed by its more famous cousin, the Louvre, the Centre Pompidou is a much better way to spend an afternoon in Paris. I've been there numerous times, and it always moves me - a visitor can get up close and personal to the pieces. If you are more interested in impressionism, or seeing the (tiny) Mona Lisa, then go... more

I visited Centre Pompidou after the overcrowded Louvre and this was a far superior experience. Some of the work perfectly encapsulates all the negative stereotypes of modern art (Dark Blue Panel, anyone?), but some of it is absolutely breathtaking, and moving in ways you could never imagine. It is an essential stop on any Paris trip. And the building is... more

The exterior of the building is amazing. The works of art share the same description. If you appreciate modern art, this is the museum for you. When in Paris place a visit to the Centre Pompidou on your itinerary, you will not regret it. more

If modern art is your thing then DO NOT miss the Center Pompidou in Paris. The museum is open every day from 11am to 10pm, except Tuesdays. In 1970, president Pompidou opened an international competition henced the name). Completed in 1977, the centre's architects, Renzo Piano, Richard Rogers and Gianfranco Franchini designed the building to maximize spatial move. The building... more

As another poster mentioned, the recent installations at the Pompidou must have closed many of the regular exhibits. My husband and I were just there on Tuesday, April 4 and were a bit disappointed. We both love Matisse and my guidebooks all said Popmidou was the place to go for it. Unfortunately, only one large piece was available for viewing.... more

Visited Centre Pompidou this week expecting to see the marvellous collection of post impressionist paintings. Instead we found the top floor was devoted entirely to a rather dull exhibition of the work of a french woman interior designer/architect whose work in the 20s and 30s seemed to consist mainly of entries to exhibitions and competitions. The major galleries on the... more