Brazil’s Centre Pompidou outpost delayed until 2029
Originally due to open in 2027, then 2028, the project in the southern state of Paraná, where the government changed in the recent election, has been further delayed
The Centre Pompidou Paraná, the French institution's first outpost in the Americas and a first for Brazil, has been postponed for a third time. Originally scheduled for 2027, then 2028, and now 2029, the museum's construction has not yet commenced. This delay coincides with a change in state government of Paraná, though the newly elected governor, Sergio Moro, had pledged to finish the project during his campaign.
The tender for the project, which was originally expected in November, has also been pushed back. The museum, set to be located in Foz do Iguaçu near the Iguazu Falls, will undergo a series of design stages before a bidding process can commence. Pompidou spokespersons have confirmed the museum's target opening date, stating it is now in the technical preparatory phase for the bidding process.
The project, which began as a state decree in December 2024, received a significant investment of around 250 million reais ($49.7 million). Despite repeated timeline changes, the museum's inauguration remains a priority for both Paris and the Paraná administration.
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