Roombeek Culture Park
Roombeek Cultuurpark stands for a unique combination of: creativity, ingenuity and imagination.
Roombeek Culture Park
Explore
For a dose of culture, art and modern architecture, head to the quarter of Roombeek. Creativity, imagination and ingenuity are at the heart of Roombeek culture park. Museums Rijksmuseum Twenthe and De Museumfabriek, modern art gallery TETEM and art school AKI/ArtEZ inspire and create. The modern architecture in Roombeek contributes to the overall feeling of inspiration as well.
The story of Roombeek
Fireworks disaster
The neighborhood Roombeek was swept away by a fireworks disaster on 13 May 2000. 23 people died, more than 1,000 residents were injured and 42.5 hectare city was destroyed. In the past years, the whole of Roombeek was rebuilt beautifully. Now it is a place where people enjoy art and culture in a green environment. Visit one of the museums or an art gallery, join a guide on a tour through the neighborhood and learn everything there is to know about this phoenix-like quarter of Enschede.
The art and culture institutions of Roombeek
Roombeek Culture Park
Guided walks in Roombeek
A wonderful way to discover this modern quarter is a guided tour. Together with a knowledgeable guide, you will uncover the secrets of Roombeeks history.
