# The Louvre vs Centre Pompidou

> The Louvre and Centre Pompidou are two of Paris's essential museums — both art museums. Here is how they compare on admission, highlights, and time needed.

## Choose The Louvre if…
Choose The Louvre for Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo — admission is €17 standard admission. Allow 3–5 hours.

## Choose Centre Pompidou if…
Choose Centre Pompidou for Fontaine and The Frame — admission is €15 standard admission. Allow 2–3 hours.

## Visiting both
Both are in Paris. With 3–5 hours suggested for one and 2–3 hours for the other, combining both in a single day is ambitious — two days is more comfortable. Note closures: The Louvre closes on Tuesdays; Centre Pompidou closes on Tuesdays.

- The Louvre: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/louvre/
- Centre Pompidou: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/centre-pompidou/

Updated 2026-07-18. Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/compare/louvre-vs-centre-pompidou/ — World Museum Guide.