Centre Pompidou-Metz is currently open from 10am to 6pm, Wednesday to Monday. Opening hours can change seasonally, so check the schedule for your visit date before you go.

No. Centre Pompidou-Metz is closed every Tuesday. Plan your visit between Wednesday and Monday instead.

Last entry to the exhibition areas is 30 minutes before closing. With the current 6pm closing time, that means you need to enter the exhibitions by 5:30pm.

The museum is closed on May 1. If you’re planning to visit on another French public holiday, check the opening hours for your date before you go.

Try a weekday in the late morning or early afternoon. This gives you plenty of gallery time and makes it easy to plan around one of the included guided presentations.

Included guided presentations are currently scheduled at 11am, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm. The schedule can change, so check the day’s program before your visit.

Yes. Scheduled guided presentations are included with admission, so you can get more context on the current exhibitions without booking a separate guided experience.

Allow 1–2 hours for a typical visit. If you want to join a guided presentation and explore the exhibitions in more depth, plan around 2–3 hours.

You don’t need a large arrival buffer. Leave a little extra time for ticket validation and the cloakroom if you’re carrying items that need to be checked in.