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Centre Pompidou Shuts Beaubourg for Five-Year Renovation Through 2030

The overhaul targets asbestos removal, accessibility upgrades, energy savings near 40% plus roughly 3,000 square meters of new galleries.

Overview

  • Duties shift offsite through the Constellation program and a plaza-based Maison du Centre, with about 120,000 of the roughly 140,000 works already relocated.
  • The museum plans to lend 4,000 to 6,000 works annually, staging collaborations such as Grand Palais shows and expanding its network beyond Málaga with planned sites in Brussels and Seoul.
  • An exceptional reopening tied to Art Basel Paris is scheduled for October 22, 24 and 25, featuring art, music and special performances.
  • Work includes façade renewal, safety and accessibility improvements, and a targeted reduction of the energy bill by about 40%.
  • The project is budgeted at about €460 million with €280 million from the state, and a new Massy facility for reserves and restoration is slated to open in 2026.