Any specific requirements?

And what about my free-style swim at La Piscine museum?

You cannot swim in La Piscine, but the entire building is accessible to people with reduced mobility and pushchairs.

There are two minor drawbacks, however:
> The pool, where a few steps prevent access to the water’s edge. The sculpture garden can, however, still be seen from the surrounding area.
> The ladies’ toilet, located on the first floor, above the 20th-century animal exhibition hall.

Most of the steps inside the building are marked with warning strips, and the nosings of the steps provide visual contrast.
The first floor of the pool area, as well as the auditorium and art studios, are accessible by lift.

Only assistance dogs are permitted to enter and visit the museum with their owners. As for other animals, unfortunately, they’ll just have to make do with admiring our extensive collection of animal-themed artworks!

Le Piscine is here to help!

Every 20 minutes, a sound track plays in the pool, recreating the sound of swimmers playing in a swimming pool. Be warned, it might take you by surprise.

Noise-cancelling headphones for children and adults are available free of charge from the museum cloakroom upon request whilst you are exploring the museum. You will be asked to leave a form of ID as a deposit.

If you would like commentary on our permanent collections, audio guides (€3) for adults are available on request at the ticket office.

A magnetic induction loop is installed at the information point in the lobby.

In the technical briefing room, just past the Bouchard workshop, four videos are subtitled and available to everyone, as well as in the Roubaix Group room.

In the History Room in Roubaix, two touchscreens allow you to explore the panoramic view of the town hall in detail and immerse yourself in a tour of Roubaix.

For young visitors and teenagers, two tablet-based tours offer a different way to explore some of our artworks. Be curious and try your hand at the puzzles! A version in French Sign Language is available.

To make the most of the swimming pool

In the cloakroom, folding chairs and two wheelchairs are available (you will be asked to show proof of identity).

Throughout the walk, make the most of our toy-filled benches to rest, take a moment to look around and enjoy the scenery. Enjoy your visit! And feel free to open them up for a bit of fun and relaxation.

In the pool area, too, there are benches where you can sit and take in the view.

For the comfort of young children, changing tables are available in both the men’s and women’s toilets.

Some topics can be explored in greater depth whilst taking a short break. A video area shows clips from archive films.

The museum also has a restaurant and tea room.

Finally, our dye garden will give you a breath of fresh air: enjoy the panoramic view from the terrace, or head down a few steps to take a closer look at the plants.