When does the event take place?

On Sunday, July 19, 2026, during museum opening hours from 09:30 to 17:30.

How much is the admission fee?

The museum entry including special exhibition is 15 euros per adult.

Is the event barrier-free?

The museum is barrier-free accessible; there are designated parking spots and consulting through the visitor service. Parts of the demonstration mine are restricted in accessibility.

What is the best way to get there?

By U35 to Deutsches Bergbau-Museum stop; parking is available around the museum and additionally at the weekend in the police parking garage Schillerstraße.

Are there fixed entry times?

Entry is granted during opening hours; ticket sales end at 17:00.

Are photography and audio recordings allowed?

Information will follow; please inquire on site at the ticket counter or with the visitor service.

Sound meets coal: Eternal Sounds makes Bochum's underground audible live today

Name: Eternal Sounds
Start: 2026-07-19T11:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-19T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum

Eternal Sounds: The invisible sound world of the Ruhr area becomes audible

On July 19, 2026, the German Mining Museum Bochum invites you to a special event experience: The spatial sound sculpture 'Eternal Sounds' by Moritz Fehr brings the acoustic traces of post-mining into the entrance hall. Visitors immerse themselves in an atmosphere of buzzing, rushing, and vibrations that otherwise remain hidden deep underground.

What to expect: Sound meets industrial history

Water pumps hum, fans whir, distant seismic activity pulses – the installation translates real sounds and vibrations of the so-called eternal tasks into a sensual listening experience. The result: An immersive soundscape that captures the mood of the audience while providing knowledge about post-mining.

Artistic signature of Moritz Fehr

The Berlin-based artist Moritz Fehr combines media art and research. For 'Eternal Sounds', he collected original sounds from post-mining facilities and shaped them into a precisely curated, site-specific sound sculpture. The work demonstrates how artistic design, organization, and communication go hand in hand in museum work.

Perfect integration into the museum experience

The sound sculpture complements the tours through the permanent exhibition, the demonstration mine, and – depending on availability – the tower ride. Through professional event planning, clear visitor guidance, and target group-oriented communication, a coherent package is created for families, culture enthusiasts, and technology interested visitors.

Service and visitor comfort

The museum opens on the event day from 09:30 to 17:30. Admission (including special exhibition) allows access to all four tours. Arrival is conveniently accomplished via U35 to the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum stop; parking is available around the house. The house offers barrier-free access and consulting through the visitor service.

Voices of the fans

The reactions online are clear: The project impresses with authenticity and goosebump moments.

Instagram: 'Sounds like the heartbeat echo of the region – I have to experience this!'
Facebook: 'Great communication of post-mining – acoustically and emotionally strong.'
YouTube: 'Rarely heard such precise sound art in a museum space – top curated.'

Conclusion

'Eternal Sounds' makes invisible processes audible and transforms technology into emotion. Those who want to understand the Ruhr area will experience a new perspective on tradition, change, and future here. Go there, listen, and participate – live in Bochum.