La Piscine: André Diligent Museum of Art and Industry, Roubaix
Housed in a former Art Deco municipal swimming pool dating from 1932, La Piscine offers an exceptional architectural setting. Open since 2000, it blends industrial heritage and artistic creation in a uniquely rehabilitated space, with its central pool, vaulted galleries and emblematic half-moon stained glass window. The site attracts art lovers and architecture enthusiasts alike.
Collections and exhibitions
La Piscine boasts a rich collection of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, textiles, decorative arts and objects linked to the Roubaix textile industry. Artists such as Camille Claudel, Auguste Rodin and Pablo Picasso are exhibited here. The museum also offers temporary exhibitions, lectures, themed tours, workshops and tours for young visitors.
Atmosphere and students
The museum is popular with students for its unusual atmosphere and accessible cultural initiatives. Every Friday, admission is free for students, with "Les Surprenantes du vendredi" evenings featuring performances, music and unusual tours. La Piscine is committed to making culture accessible, with adapted educational programs and an inclusive welcome.
Practical info
- Address: 23 rue de l'Espérance, 59100 Roubaix
- Opening hours :
- Tuesday to Thursday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Friday: 11am-8pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 1-6 p.m.
- Closed on Mondays and certain public holidays
- Rates :
- Collections + exhibitions: €11 full, €9 concessions
- Collections only: €9 full, €6 concessions
- Free for under-18s, jobseekers, disabled people
- Free admission on 1st Sunday of the month (permanent collections)
- Free every Friday for students
- Accessibility: building adapted for people with reduced mobility
- Access: 30 min from downtown Lille, streetcar, metro and bus nearby (Roubaix - Eurotéléport station)