Big City Wilderness in Bochum: Outdoor Exhibition at Zeche Hannover

Big City Wilderness at the Zeche Hannover: Urban Nature Meets Industrial Culture

The outdoor exhibition Big City Wilderness brings attention back to the animals and plants that live in the middle of the city and often go unnoticed at the site of the LWL Museum Zeche Hannover in Bochum. Photographer Sven Meurs showcases German cities from a new perspective and combines nature photography with a keen sense of public mood and urban experience. According to LWL, the exhibition can be seen from May 6 to October 4, 2026. ([zeche-hannover.lwl.org](https://zeche-hannover.lwl.org/de/veranstaltungen/?current=1&id=1100510))

A Site That Breathes History

The Zeche Hannover is one of the most renowned sites of Bochum's industrial culture. The former coal mine with its winding tower and machine hall creates a powerful backdrop for the open-air exhibition, where past and present come together. The museum describes the Zeche as a place where industrial history, open spaces, and family offerings come together to create a unique event experience. ([zeche-hannover.lwl.org](https://zeche-hannover.lwl.org/de/?utm_source=openai))

What Makes the Exhibition Special

In Big City Wilderness, the focus is on wild boars in Berlin gardens, foxes in Cologne, or kingfishers in Düsseldorf's city park. The photographer intentionally uses humorous yet attention-grabbing imagery to highlight urban nature and focus on the diversity of urban habitats. This is what gives the exhibition its relaxed yet content-rich atmosphere. ([zeche-hannover.lwl.org](https://zeche-hannover.lwl.org/de/veranstaltungen/?current=1&id=1100510))

Photo Walks and Accompanying Program

Alongside the exhibition, there will be additional events in the summer of 2026, such as a family tour on June 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM, where Sven Meurs will explain the backgrounds to the photographs. The program items make the exhibition experience lively and give families, nature enthusiasts, and fans of the Ruhr area a personal connection to urban nature. ([zeche-hannover.lwl.org](https://zeche-hannover.lwl.org/de/veranstaltungen/))

Visit Onsite

The LWL Museum Zeche Hannover is located at Günnigfelder Straße 251 in Bochum 44793. The opening hours for the 2026 season are Wednesday to Saturday from 2 PM to 6 PM and on Sundays and public holidays from 11 AM to 6 PM. According to the museum, there are barrier-free accesses, two designated disabled parking spaces directly at the entrance gate, as well as elevators and ramp-free access to central areas. Beverage and snack vending machines, as well as picnic facilities, complement the visit. ([zeche-hannover.lwl.org](https://zeche-hannover.lwl.org/de/besuch/allgemeine-informationen/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: Big City Wilderness is ideal for anyone wanting to experience Bochum differently - with photographic art, industrial culture, and a surprisingly poetic view of nature in the urban space. Those who want to see urban nature live should not miss the exhibition at the LWL Museum Zeche Hannover. ([zeche-hannover.lwl.org](https://zeche-hannover.lwl.org/de/veranstaltungen/?current=1&id=1100510))

Official Channels of LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zechehannover/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZecheHannover/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/%40LWLIndustriekultur
• TikTok: No official profile found

Sources:

• LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover - Big City Wilderness
• LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover - Home
• LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover - General Information
• LWL Press Release - Big City Wilderness
• Sven Meurs - Vita