Centre Pompidou Francilien - fabrique de l'art
Massy
Discovery Weekends:
• Saturday 17 October 2026, 2 pm–7 pm / Sunday 18 October 2026, 10 am–7 pm
• Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October 2026, 10 am–7 pm
• Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026, 10 am–7 pm
Free admission – Booking recommended
Pedestrian access: 4 avenue du Noyer Lambert
Access by car: 6 avenue du Maréchal Koenig
91300 Massy
The Centre Pompidou Francilien – fabrique de l’art opens a new chapter in the history of Centre Pompidou, offering a fresh cultural experience in the Île-de-France region!
For the first time, the public is invited to explore the site during "Prélude!", three weekends offering an exclusive preview of this new venue and its architecture.
Located in Massy, south of Paris, and soon to be served by the Grand Paris Express transport network, the Centre Pompidou Francilien – fabrique de l’art is designed to bring together the 150,000 works in the collection of the Musée National d’Art Moderne – the largest modern and contemporary art collection in Europe – while offering visitors an unprecedented opportunity to discover the life of artworks up close.
Designed by Philippe Chiambaretta, founder of the architectural firm PCA-STREAM, and built by VINCI, this 30,000 m² building combines environmental performance with flexibility of use. Its architecture serves two complementary purposes:
- A centre dedicated to the conservation of artworks, providing exceptional facilities for preserving, managing and studying the collection, as well as for scientific research, supported by its proximity to the Paris-Saclay campus and key organisations across southern Île-de-France;
- Public spaces dedicated to presenting the collection, with two major displays each year, alongside educational and hands-on activities designed to foster a deeper understanding of museum professions and the life of artworks. The programme will also include encounters with museum professionals and artists in residence, performances and events, transforming exhibitions into a dynamic, living museum experience.
Preserving and sharing – by experimenting with new approaches to both museology and public engagement, the Centre Pompidou Francilien embodies a renewed vision of the museum.
More information about the future site
Interview with Alexia Fabre, Director of the Centre Pompidou Francilien (in French)
Prélude ! 3 week-ends de découverte
Prélude! 3 Discovery Weekends
17–18 October 2026
24–25 October 2026
31 October – 1st November 2026
Free admission
Booking strongly recommended
For the first time, the Centre Pompidou Francilien – fabrique de l’art opens its doors to the public for "Prélude!": three free weekends offering an exclusive preview of this new venue dedicated to art, ahead of its official opening in spring 2027.
Visitors can explore the building independently or on a guided tour, discovering its raw architectural spaces, designed by Philippe Chiambaretta and his team at PCA-STREAM, whose vision echoes the Centre Pompidou’s iconic Beaubourg building in Paris.
Works from the Centre Pompidou collection punctuate the route, while a programme of performances, talks, workshops, concerts and more brings the visit to life. These events explore three themes inspired by the construction and location of the Centre Pompidou Francilien: architecture; nature and the surrounding area; and collective experience.
Getting here
Main entrance: 4 avenue du Noyer Lambert, 91300 Massy
- Pedestrian access, from the Massy-Opéra neighbourhood:
4 avenue du Noyer Lambert, 91300 Massy - Access by car, from the D188:
6 avenue du Maréchal Koenig, 91300 Massy
Public transport:
- RER B: Les Baconnets station
- Bus 119, 409: Hôpital Jacques Cartier stop
- Bus 197, 319: Biarritz stop
Parkings:
- On-site car park reserved for people with reduced mobility
- Georges Brassens public car park
Bicycle parking:
To the left of the main entrance
On-site facilities
Cloakrooms and lockers:
- Individual lockers: Levels 0 and 1
- Group cloakroom: Level 1
Toilets and baby-changing facilities: Levels 0, 1 and 2
Food and drink:
- For a savoury break: an outdoor food truck, from 11 am to 3 pm
- For a sweet treat: an indoor pop-un café on level 0, from 10 am to 6 pm
Accessibility:
The surrounding areas and main entrance are accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.
Accessible toilets: Levels 0, 1 and 2
Wheelchairs and portable folding seats: Available to borrow on request at the reception desk on Level 0
Hearing assistance: Induction loop systems are available for visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing.
