When does admission begin

Admission starts at 09:30 during regular museum opening hours; ticket sales close at 17:00.

How much does the visit cost

Museum admission including the special exhibition costs €15 for adults; reduced €8; family day ticket €40.

Where can I find the exhibition in the museum

The sound sculpture is located in the entrance hall of the German Mining Museum Bochum.

Are there parking options

Yes, there are public spaces around the museum; additionally, on weekends in the Schillerstraße parking garage.

Is the visit barrier-free

The museum is largely barrier-free, with designated parking; for special needs, contact visitor services in advance.

How do I reach the location by public transport

From Bochum Hbf take the U35 to the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum stop; the entrance is at Europaplatz 1.

Eternal Sounds - German Mining Museum Bochum 2026

Name: Eternal Sounds
Start: 2026-07-04T11:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-04T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum

Sound that stays: Eternal Sounds at the German Mining Museum Bochum

From July 4, 2026, experience the sound sculpture Eternal Sounds by Moritz Fehr at the German Mining Museum Bochum – an immersive installation about what remains of mining: sounds, vibrations, resonances. Museum admission is enough, and the event experience begins in the light-filled entrance hall.

The atmosphere: Post-mining becomes audible

The rushing of water pumps, the humming of ventilation systems, the buzzing of generators, the percussion of shaft filling – acoustic traces of the so-called eternal tasks merge into a spatial composition. Over 21 precisely positioned speakers carry sounds through the space, condensing, then receding. The audience's mood: focused, curious, with a fine sense for the soft tones.

Artistic signature & curatorial precision

Sound artist Moritz Fehr developed this expansive work specifically for Bochum. Field recordings from the Ruhr area and seismic data form a site-specific composition. The museum's organization and exhibition technology implement the work with high event planning and clean organization – a best-practice example for event management in a research museum.

21 speakers, one large space – your intense listening experience

You move freely, choosing perspective and distance yourself. The sound events change dynamically; each position produces different frequencies, different timbres. Thus, a museum visit becomes a sensual event experience with strong ambiance.

Augmented Reality in the outdoor space

The work expands with a virtual sculpture in the outdoor area. With your smartphone, you activate the AR extension on the lawn in front of the museum – a playful approach that connects target audiences from families to digital natives.

Service: Arrival, times, accessibility

Admission starts at 09:30; ticket sales end at 17:00; last mine tour at 16:00, last tower ride at 17:00. Parking is available around the museum; additionally, on weekends at the Schillerstraße parking garage. The house is largely barrier-free, including designated parking; parts of the viewing mine are accessible.

Conclusion: Eternal Sounds makes the invisible aftereffects of mining audible and tangible. A calm, intense experience – ideal for all who love art, technology history, and sound. Experience the installation live and take your time with the fine details.