When is the installation accessible?

On Friday 19.06.2026 during museum hours from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM.

What is the entry fee?

Museum admission including the special exhibition is €15 for adults; discounts are available.

Is the visit accessible?

The museum offers accessible entrances and services; details will be provided by the museum's visitor information.

How do I best get there?

Take the U35 to the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum stop; limited parking is available around the museum.

Is registration required?

Separate registration for the sound sculpture is not necessary; the regular museum ticket applies.

What services does the ticket include?

The ticket includes the permanent exhibition, special exhibition, demonstration mine, and the tower ride on the day of purchase.

Hear Post-Mining Come Alive: Eternal Sounds Fills Bochum's Museum with Vibrant, Moving Sound Today

Name: Eternal Sounds
Start: 2026-06-19T11:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-19T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum

Eternal Sounds: When Post-Mining Resonates and the Ground Tells its Story

The sound sculpture Eternal Sounds by Moritz Fehr transforms the entrance hall of the German Mining Museum Bochum into a vibrant sound field. Recordings of pumps, fans, and seismic movements from the Ruhr area make the invisible eternal tasks of post-mining audible and tangible as a sensory event experience.

Atmosphere: Vibrations, Space, and the Quiet Tones of Eternity

Between floating, semi-transparent panels and 21 speakers, an immersive sound space is created. Sometimes gentle rustling, sometimes pulsating humming: The event atmosphere invites contemplation and sharpens the perception of what usually remains hidden. The audience's mood shifts between wonder, curiosity, and contemplative calm.

Tangible Expertise: From Seismic Data to Spatial Sound Composition

Recorded vibrations and sounds from water management, ventilation, and monitoring flow into an open composition via real-time control. The result: a curated event format at the intersection of sound art, science communication, and professional event management.

Site-Specific: Ruhr Area Sounds in the Heart of the Museum

The installation was designed specifically for the entrance hall. It enhances the museum visit, complements the permanent exhibition, and makes infrastructure audible that permanently protects the area – from mine water pumps to shaft fillings.

Visitor Services

Planning made easy: The museum opens from Tuesday to Sunday at 09:30 AM. Tickets include permanent exhibition, demonstration mine, and tower ride. Travel is convenient via U35 to the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum stop; parking is available around the building.

Conclusion

Eternal Sounds offers a precisely planned event experience that connects emotion and insight. Experience how technology, time, and landscape resonate – and why this sound remains forever in the Ruhr area.