When can I visit Eternal Sounds

On Thursday, July 9, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM within the regular opening hours of the museum until 5:30 PM.

Where does the installation take place

In the entrance hall of the German Mining Museum Bochum, Am Bergbaumuseum 28, 44791 Bochum.

How do I best reach the location

Take the U35 from Bochum Hbf to the stop German Mining Museum; parking spaces are located around the museum as well as at the junction of Am Bergbaumuseum into Herner Straße.

Is the event barrier-free

Access is on the ground floor, and the permanent exhibition is considered barrier-free. Detailed info is provided by the museum's visitor service.

Do I need extra tickets

The installation is part of the museum visit. The regular admission prices of the German Mining Museum apply.

Are there any special tips for the listening experience

For the AR extension and uninterrupted listening, bringing your own headphones is recommended; the app is available in common app stores.

Eternal Sounds - German Mining Museum Bochum 2026

Name: Eternal Sounds
Start: 2026-07-09T11:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-09T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum

Sound of Eternity: Experience the sound sculpture Eternal Sounds at DBM

Eternal Sounds makes the post-mining of the Ruhr area audible: A spatial sound sculpture by Moritz Fehr transforms the entrance hall of the German Mining Museum Bochum into a vibrating sound field. On Thursday, July 9, 2026, the museum opens at 9:30 AM for an exhibition experience that intertwines science, art, and industrial history.

Sound that moves under your skin

Hum of fans, rustle of water management, seismic vibrations from underground: A constantly changing composition emerges from authentic sound recordings and measurement data over 21 speakers. The event atmosphere is focused, sensual, with palpable vibrations in the space—a unique experience that makes technology, landscape, and time tangible.

Making post-mining audible

The installation addresses so-called eternal tasks such as water management and ventilation. Seismic recordings and field recordings from the region stimulate the audience's mood between wonder and contemplation. Event management and outreach connect artistic production with mining historical expertise.

Site-specific sound art with AR extension

Specifically created for the entrance hall, the work reacts to the architecture and the audience. Optionally, a smartphone app extends the experience as a virtual sculpture in the outdoor space. For the best listening experience, headphones are recommended. The event planning is suitable for individual museum visits and family outings.

Well accessible, comfortably planned

Public Transport: U35 to stop German Mining Museum (a few minutes from Bochum Hbf). Car: Parking spaces around the museum as well as a parking lot at the junction Am Bergbaumuseum/Herner Straße. Access is on the ground floor, and the permanent exhibition is barrier-free.

Voices of the fans

The reactions online are clear: Eternal Sounds excites the visitors.

Instagram: One comment raves: 'Sound art that you feel in your body!'
YouTube: One user writes: 'Top organized, informative and poetic at the same time.'
Facebook: A visitor says: 'Perfect for a spontaneous cultural trip to Bochum.'

Conclusion

Eternal Sounds connects research, sound art, and regional history into an intense listening experience. Discover the sounds that remain—in the heart of Bochum. Experience the installation live and plan your tour through the museum afterward.