Parking near Het James Ensorhuis

Finding a parking space in Ostend for the Het James Ensorhuis Museum can be difficult. Parking near Het James Ensorhuis is now easier than ever with Mobypark. This article will examine the location of Het James Ensorhuis, and show how Mobypark provides affordable and convenient parking options nearby.

The former home of artist James Ensor, and his housekeeper August Van Yper. They lived there and worked here from 1917 to Ensor’s death in 1950. The house is situated in Oostende's Vlaanderenstraat, on the Kapellestraat extension. Ensor used to live in his parents’ home at the corner of Vlaanderenstraat en Van Iseghemlaan before moving into the house.

The building was turned into a museum in 1952 by "Friends of James Ensor" but most of the original furnishings were already sold. Ensorhuis, a former private residence in Ostend, was purchased by the city in 1956. The building was threatened with demolition due to the high maintenance costs. Around 1973, Ensor fans launched a campaign in order to restore the home and reopen its museum. Ensorhuis became protected on January 18, 1974 by Royal Decree. The museum was then reopened. The building was renovated again in 2000. The Mu.ZEE board of Ostend has taken care of the Ensorhuis and the Permekemuseum since 2008.

It is important to park near Het James Ensorhuis if you plan to visit the museum. Mobypark provides a variety of convenient and affordable parking options nearby. This makes it easy for visitors find a space close to the museum. Mobypark offers parking in private driveways and secure car parks, so that you can feel confident your vehicle is safe when you visit Het James Ensorhuis.

Mobypark allows you to reserve a parking space in advance so that you do not have to waste your time searching for parking the day of your trip. Mobypark allows you to find and reserve parking spots that suit your budget and needs with just a few mouse clicks.

In 2016, a building adjacent was purchased to serve as an extension of Ensorhuis, with the establishment a visitor centre. Noa Architecten developed a new concept to transform the building into an interactive experience centre. The renovated Ensorhuis will open on 14 July 2020 and include five rooms with an Ensor atmosphere. The authentic furniture, life-sized replicas and small documentaries allow visitors to experience the artist's living and working space in an unique way.

Mobypark makes it easy to park near Het James Ensorhuis. Mobypark offers a variety of parking options for visitors to the museum, whether they are regulars or first-timers. Reserve your parking space today and visit Het James Ensorhuis with no worries about parking.