Georges Pompidou centre was inaugurated in 1977. It conserves one of the most important collections of modern art in the world with more than 60,000 paintings, sculpture, graphic art, photography, design by Picasso, Kandinsky, Matisse, Chagall Léger, Miro, Dali, Dubuffet, Klein…
In addition to the permanent collections, there are also major temporary exhibitions, cinema and show rooms, the first public library in Europe, the BPI, as well as an area for young visitors.
The upper levels of Georges Pompidou centre offer all-round panoramic views of Paris. The Centre Pompidou stages some 25 temporary exhibitions each year. It also has a programme of cinema, theatre, dance, concerts, talks, areas for children, a public information library, restaurants, etc.