About
The Centre Pompidou-Metz is a contemporary art museum in Metz, in north-eastern France. It is a branch of the Pompidou Centre in Paris, and it shows works drawn from that collection in a series of rotating exhibitions, so each visit can feel different from the last.
The building is the first thing most visitors notice. Its distinctive undulating roof is often compared to a Chinese hat, and it gives the museum a striking profile on the city's skyline. Many people come as much to see the architecture as the art, and it has become a recognisable symbol of modern Metz.
What a visit offers
- Rotating exhibitions drawn from the Pompidou Centre's collection, so the displays change over time.
- Contemporary art presented in a building that is itself a notable piece of modern design.
- A distinctive setting in a city where the museum has become a point of reference.
Planning your trip
The museum suits anyone interested in modern and contemporary art, and visitors curious about contemporary architecture will find plenty to look at outside as well as inside. Since the exhibitions rotate, it is worth checking what is on before you travel. Metz itself is a pleasant city to spend time in, so a visit to the museum can easily fit into a longer stay exploring the area.