Pompidou

In a unique location under one roof, the Centre Pompidou houses one of the most important museums in the world, featuring the leading collection of modern and contemporary art in Europe, a vast public reference library with facilities for over 2,000 readers, general documentation on 20th century art, a cinema and performance halls, a music research institute, educational activity areas, bookshops, a restaurant and a café. Unswerving in its interdisciplinary vocation and its core mission - to spread knowledge about all creative works from the 20th century and those heralding the new millennium - each year the Centre Pompidou holds thirty or so public exhibitions plus international events - cinema and documentary screenings, conferences and symposiums, concerts, dance and educational activities - many of which go on to other venues in both France and abroad.

Opening information

Open daily 11 - 9 pm, closed Tuesday.

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Temporary exhibitions

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  Matisse

  Matisse is known for his powerful images executed with a strong appreciation for the beauty of color and line.

  Pompidou

  Matisse7th March 2012 - 18th June 2012 (Add to calendar)

  Painting, 20th century

Top exhibits

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  Odalisque in Red Trousers

  Odalisque in Red Trousers, 1921, was painted by Henri Matisse and is held in the Pompidou Centre, Paris.

  Painting, 20th century

  Henri Matisse

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