Does the Paris Museum Pass Include the Centre Pompidou?
The Centre Pompidou is closed for a major renovation until around 2030, so it can’t currently be visited with the pass or any ticket. Historically it was included, but for now it’s off the table. The good news: the pass covers plenty of other modern and classic art. Here’s the situation and the best alternatives.
The short answer
The Centre Pompidou — the National Museum of Modern Art — shut for a multi-year renovation in late 2025 and isn’t expected to fully reopen until around 2030. While it was previously covered by the Paris Museum Pass, the closure means there’s no access for anyone at present, pass or not.
What this means for your trip
If you were hoping to see the Pompidou’s modern-art collection or ride its famous exterior escalators to the rooftop view, you’ll need to wait until it reopens. In the meantime, don’t build a pass day around it — and check the latest status before your trip, as phased reopenings can change the picture.
Modern-art alternatives on the pass
Happily, the pass covers strong alternatives. The Musée Picasso in the Marais offers a deep dive into the 20th-century master, the Musée de l’Orangerie holds Monet’s Water Lilies and early modern works, and the Musée d’Orsay’s later galleries carry post-Impressionism into the modern era. Between them, they fill much of the gap.
A free modern-art option too
Beyond the pass, the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris has a permanent collection that’s free for everyone — a wonderful, lower-key complement to the closed Pompidou. Pair it with the pass-covered Picasso and Orangerie for a rich modern-art itinerary that doesn’t miss the Pompidou as much as you might fear.
What the pass does cover
The pass gives unlimited entry to over 50 museums and monuments, including the Louvre, Orsay, Versailles, Sainte-Chapelle, the Arc de Triomphe, the Orangerie, Rodin, Picasso and Cluny. So even with the Pompidou closed, the pass remains packed with art and history across every era.
Other current exclusions
- The Eiffel Tower, Catacombs and Opéra Garnier.
- The Grand Palais’s temporary exhibitions.
- The Marmottan Monet and Jacquemart-André museums.
- Seine cruises, buses and transport.
- Temporary exhibitions at included museums.
Is the pass still worth it?
Yes — the Pompidou’s closure doesn’t dent the pass’s value, since so many other major museums are included. It pays for itself after about three sites, and the Picasso, Orangerie and Orsay more than cover the modern-art ground while the Pompidou is shut.
A modern-art day with the pass
- Morning: the Musée Picasso in the Marais.
- Midday: the free Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris.
- Afternoon: the Orangerie’s Water Lilies.
- Late afternoon: the Orsay’s post-Impressionists.
Check the status before you build a day around it
Big renovations sometimes reopen in phases, and reopening dates can shift, so always check the Centre Pompidou’s current status before your trip rather than relying on a fixed year. If a partial reopening happens during your visit, confirm whether the pass covers what’s open. For now, though, plan your modern-art day around the Picasso, Orangerie and Orsay instead.
Buy your Paris Museum Pass for modern art alternatives
With the Pompidou closed, buy your Paris Museum Pass online in advance for the Picasso, Orangerie and Orsay — and book your free timed slots. Secure your pass and enjoy Paris’s modern and classic art across dozens of open museums.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Paris Museum Pass include the Centre Pompidou?
It’s closed for renovation until around 2030, so it can’t be visited with any ticket right now.
Was it included before?
Yes — historically the pass covered it, but the closure has changed that.
What are the modern-art alternatives?
The Picasso Museum, the Orangerie and the Orsay’s later galleries — all on the pass.
Is there a free option?
Yes — the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris’s permanent collection is free.
When will the Pompidou reopen?
Around 2030 — check the latest status before your trip.
Is the pass still worth it?
Yes — dozens of other major museums are included.