The municipal swimming pool in Roubaix, \"La Piscine\", built between 1927 and 1932 by the architect Albert Baert, is an outstanding art-deco building which is part of the 20th Century heritage. It has been closed since 1985 for safety reasons, but has been reopened in October 2001 to house the Museum of Arts and Industry. Refurbished by the architect Jean-Paul Philippon, the site presents a collection of paintings, sculpture, drawings, graphic design, textiles, fashions and ceramics - reflecting the creativity and energy behind Roubaix\' industrial heyday as a world centre of textile manufacture and other industries.

In addition to the permanent collections, the \"Musée d\'art et d\'industrie\" of Roubaix hosts temporary displays. As nearby Lille is European Cultural Capital. Roubaix\'s new museum is to host two exhibitions

From 19/06/04 to 19/19/04 : Eugène Leroy, \" Autoportraits\".

La Piscine - Musée d\'Art et d\'Industrie
24 rue des Champs
59100 Roubaix
Tel: 03 20 69 23 60
lapiscine.musee@mairie-roubaix.fr