What are the entry and closing times

The museum opens at 9:30 AM, and the installation is accessible until 5:30 PM. The ticket sales close at 5:00 PM.

How much is the admission fee

The museum admission is €15 for adults. Reduced tickets cost €8. Children up to 4 years enter free.

Is the access barrier-free

The entrance hall with the installation is barrier-free accessible. Parts of the exhibit mine are also accessible; details are available on-site.

How do I travel by public transport

Take the U35 to the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum stop. From there, it’s just a few steps to the entrance.

Are there parking options

Yes, parking spaces are available around the museum and at the parking lot at the junction Am Bergbaumuseum into Herner Straße.

Can I take photographs

Photography for private purposes is allowed in many areas. Please observe the signs in the museum.

Hear the Ruhr Area Shake: Eternal Sounds at the Mining Museum

Name: Eternal Sounds
Start: 2026-06-12T11:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-12T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum

Eternal Sounds at the German Mining Museum: Experience the Sound of Eternity Up Close

The sound installation Eternal Sounds by artist Moritz Fehr makes the invisible consequences of post-mining audible and tangible. In the well-lit entrance hall of the German Mining Museum Bochum, the sounds of pumping, fan humming, and seismic vibrations create a dense event atmosphere that immediately draws visitors into the experience.

Sound Landscapes from Below

Using original recordings of post-mining infrastructures in the Ruhr area, Fehr composes an expansive sound sculpture. The work transmits resonances and subtle vibrations from the ground into the museum space – a sensory shift in perspective that consolidates audience mood and attention.

Science Meets Art

As a Leibniz research museum, the DBM combines curatorial expertise, precise organization, and excellent event management. The installation fits into themes such as eternal tasks, water management, and ventilation, expanding the target audience between art, technology, and urban society.

A Space that Vibrates

The minimalist scenography emphasizes acoustics and body awareness: fine buzzing, deep humming, rhythmic beats. This creates an immersive ambiance that effectively ties together emotion and understanding – meticulously planned for events, accessible, and ideal for a mindful listening break in the museum routine.

Voices of the Fans

The reactions online are clear: Eternal Sounds captivates visitors.

Instagram: A visitor shares on Instagram: 'I can hardly wait to feel this sound experience live'

Conclusion

Eternal Sounds offers a rare auditory journey into the depths of the region: concentrated, physical, resonant. Experience the sound sculpture at the German Mining Museum Bochum and let the vibrations of the Ruhr area affect you.