I'm not a fan of modern art, so I was a little surprised how much I enjoyed visiting the Pompidou Centre. So lets get the negatives out of the way first. Some of the conceptual art was just the usual pretentious nonsense and the descriptions that go with them, even more so. A sardine can made to look like a bed or a sculptural group made up of zombie like audience is not art, no matter how many fancy words are used to describe it in nonsensical terms.

The positives, lots of "proper" art work on display and the architecture exhibit was very impressive. The museum provides audio guides and there's a special audio guide for young children which helps immensely in keeping a young child entertained. The museum staff are friendly on arrival and helpful throughout the different sections of the exhibition.

On the day of the exhibit there was a temporary exhibit of works by Henri Matisse (at extra cost). None of his major works were on display here though. The focus of the exhibit is on the development of the style for which he's known and you can see a clear development in his use of bold colours and long thick brushstrokes, as well as many example of his sculptures, all of which are stunning.

Well done to the museum and all the staff and of course for keeping a young child entertained.