Centre Pompidou, Paris

Address Place Georges Pompidou, 75004 Paris France Map, Tel +33 (0)1 44 78 12 33 Call, Hours daily 11am-10pm, except Tue and May 1, Tickets advance tickets (highly recommended), Notes Junior Pompidou Website ; Pompidou Center organizes movie screening for kids every Wed at 2:30pm Website

The Centre Pompidou houses the National Museum of Modern Art, Children's Gallery, movie theaters, cafes. The building itself, with it's bright colors, exterior escalators, and modern design will fascinate kids, as will the nearby outdoor fountain and the street performers in the plaza in front of the Centre

Don't be afraid to take your kids inside to view the collection. Whatever your opinion is of modern art (we love it) kids often find it lots of fun, and find lots to comment on. Check out the smallish Children's Gallery (Galerie des enfants) on the ground floor. The Atelier des Enfants (a supervised activity center) has a workshop on Wed and Sat from 2:30-4. Finally, don't forget to check the Junior Pompidou Website for children's activities during your stay.

Comments

  1. Deborah-Eve on August 1, 2010 at 3:46 p.m.

    I really agree with your comment about taking children to explore contemporary art! Then they will feel comfortable going to museums anywhere in the world. It's never about only liking or disliking art--but what you get out of it!

  2. CAROLE STEELE on January 26, 2015 at 8:54 a.m.

    I WILL BE IN PARIS FROM 2 APRIL THRU 10 APRIL, WITH ME 2 EIGHT YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTERS AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE BEST DAY AND TIME TO BRING THEM TO YOU.
    THANK YOU,
    CAROLE STEELE
    SPRINGFIELD, NJ USA

  3. daniel yanuzzi on February 6, 2015 at 8:36 p.m.

    Dear Carole,
    plan to arrive before 10 am any day but Tuesdays (closed).
    Your granddaughters will enjoy the permanent exhibition and whatever extra is showing that week.

  4. Angie Goddard on July 25, 2015 at 9:10 a.m.

    Will we need to line up for children's tickets which are free even if we've reserved our adult tickets?
    Thanks,
    Angie

  5. alexandra Jeanty De Lara on November 16, 2015 at 9:29 a.m.

    Je suis tres interessee a faire un stage avec vous pendant l'ete pour apprendre a faire des activitees avec les enfants et developper des ateliers. Je gere un programme pour les enfants Haitiens et je suis dans l' education.
    Pourriez vous me contacter a mon adresse au dessus. Merci et a bientot.!