€10The building layout is a little confusing at first. The main entrance is located not on the main street but at the back center of the building. You go through security first when entering the building. The ticket windows are across the wide expansion towards the left. After getting a ticket, enter the main exhibit areas by going back towards the entrance on the right. You show your ticket and walk outside. The escalator is on the outside of the building. I recommend going all the way to the top and walk along the passage to see Paris. Amazing, simply amazing. There is a cafe at the top. If you do not mind $$$, I am sure it will be good. Once you are finished, return to the escalator and go down two floors to enter the exhibit hall. Return to the first floor to visit the other small exhibit areas.
I found the old "Modern" art area, which is located by taking the stairs within the main exhibit hall, to be more interesting than the current "Modern" art area; but hey, whatever floats your boat.
While admiring the city from the top of the Pompidou, I realized that I really really like Paris. I did not expect this and it is difficult to admit. I wish to point out that I do not have anything but shallow interactions with the French; maybe that is why I like Paris so much. Actually, Nicole tells me that I am very similar to Parsians. I choose to believe that her words are a compliment in the same way that the religious believe in their theology.
A final note, I am impressed that most of the museums and attractions in Paris provide free entry for children under 18. A small number of attractions actually increase the age limit to 25. Do the museums in the US do this? If not, why?
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