When does the event take place

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, during museum opening hours from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM.

How much is the admission fee

Visiting the sound sculpture is included in the museum ticket; the regular admission is currently around €15.

Where is the location

At the German Mining Museum Bochum, Am Bergbaumuseum 28, 44791 Bochum, directly at the U35 stop German Mining Museum.

Is there parking available

Yes, public spaces around the museum as well as parking spaces at the junction of Am Bergbaumuseum into Herner Straße are available.

Is the event barrier-free

The museum offers barrier-free options and is easily accessible; details can be found in the visitor information of the house.

Am I allowed to photograph or film the installation

Please note the guidelines of the museum on site; house rules apply for private recordings, further information will follow.

Experience Eternal Sounds: Hear the Ruhr Area, Feel the Vibrations in Bochum

Name: Eternal Sounds
Start: 2026-07-01T11:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-01T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum

Eternal Sounds: The Ruhr Area Sounds – live at the German Mining Museum

On July 1, 2026, the German Mining Museum Bochum will open its doors at 09:30 AM for a special event experience: The expansive sound sculpture 'Eternal Sounds' by Moritz Fehr makes the invisible aftermath of mining audible and tangible. Visitors will immerse themselves in a unique event atmosphere where vibrations, humming, and buzzing shape the mood of the audience.

Listen to what lives on underground

The work transmits sounds of the so-called eternal tasks – water management, ventilation, power supply, shaft fillings – into the entrance hall. Precisely curated sound layers and fine vibrations create an intense ambiance: a sensuous event experience between art, technology, and regional cultural memory.

Curatorial Signature and Organization

Behind the installation is careful event management: recording technology from post-mining, precise space coordination, and reliable event planning from the research museum ensure a professional target audience engagement – from culture enthusiasts to tech-savvy individuals to families.

Visitor Comfort: centrally located, easily accessible

Location: German Mining Museum, Am Bergbaumuseum 28, with its own U35 stop at the door. Parking is available at the junction of Am Bergbaumuseum/Herner Straße and in the vicinity. Barrier-free offerings, cloakroom, and museum gastronomy provide for a relaxed stay.

Voices of the Fans

The reactions online are clear: The museum captivates the community.

Instagram: 'Can't wait to feel the vibrations live!'
YouTube: 'Always well organized – sound art with goosebumps moment.'

Conclusion

'Eternal Sounds' connects art and industrial culture into an immersive experience. Anyone wanting to understand the Ruhr area should experience this sound sculpture live – ideal as an exhibition highlight before or after the guided tours and the tower trip.