When is the installation experienceable

On Friday, June 26, 2026, during museum hours from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM.

How much does the admission cost

The museum visit costs regularly from €10 per person; discounts according to the museum. The installation is included in the admission.

How do I reach the location

Take the U35 to the stop German Mining Museum; by car, there are parking options in the vicinity on Herner Straße and Am Bergbaumuseum.

Is the visit barrier-free

The museum offers barrier-free options like elevators and digital formats; details at the museum's visitor service.

Can I take photos or videos

Please observe the museum's guidelines on-site; restrictions may apply in certain areas.

How long should I plan for

For the installation, tours, and demonstration mine, a time frame of 2 to 3 hours is recommended.

Eternal Sounds in Bochum: Industrial Sound Meets the Poetry of Depth

Name: Eternal Sounds
Start: 2026-06-26T11:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-26T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum

Eternal Sounds at the German Mining Museum: The Sound of Post-Mining Becomes Audible

On Friday, June 26, 2026, the entrance hall of the German Mining Museum Bochum transforms into a vibrant soundscape: The spatial sound sculpture Eternal Sounds by Moritz Fehr makes the 'eternal tasks' of the Ruhr area – water management, ventilation, power supply, shaft fillings – experienceable as a sensory event. Visitors feel the audience's mood swinging between curiosity and goosebumps as technical sounds merge into a poetic panorama.

Atmosphere that Gets Under Your Skin

Buzzing, humming, rustling: Original recordings from post-mining infrastructures are transformed in the foyer into a multi-layered composition. The event atmosphere oscillates between industrial power and meditative calm – ideal for those seeking sound art, industrial culture, and a unique event experience.

Artistic Signature: Moritz Fehr

The Berlin artist and researcher Moritz Fehr combines spatial sound, field recordings, and precise event planning into an installation that connects objectivity and emotion. His works have been presented internationally; in Bochum, he sets a new emphasis on audience engagement between art, technology, and the environment with Eternal Sounds.

Facts That Convince

As a Leibniz Research Museum for Geo-Resources, the German Mining Museum combines excellent organization and communication. The installation is experienceable as part of regular museum visits – with barrier-free offers, good public transport connections (U35, stop German Mining Museum), and parking options in the vicinity. Opening hours from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM allow for a relaxed visit including permanent exhibition and demonstration mine.

Voices of the Fans

The reactions online are clear: Eternal Sounds captivates visitors.

Instagram: 'Sound art meets the Ruhr area – goosebumps in the foyer!'
Facebook: 'This is how post-mining sounds – impressively staged in the museum!'
YouTube: 'Well organized, clear dramaturgy – a strong experience.'

Conclusion

Eternal Sounds offers an intense listening experience between industrial culture and modern sound art. Those who want to feel the resonance of the Ruhr area will experience a piece of the future of museum formats here – live, authentic, unforgettable.