When does the event start

The visit date is on Wednesday 22.07.2026 from 09:30 AM within regular museum hours.

How much is the admission

The regular museum admission is 15 euros per person and includes permanent exhibition, special exhibition, and demonstration mine on the day of the visit.

Where does the installation take place

The sound installation is located in the entrance hall of the German Mining Museum Bochum, Am Bergbaumuseum 28, 44791 Bochum.

How do I best get there

It is recommended to take the U-Bahn U35 to the stop German Mining Museum; the station is right at the museum.

Are there special accessibility notes

The museum offers low-barrier services and offers; detailed information is available on the museum's website under visit.

Can I take photos or recordings

Please observe the museum's guidelines on site; for private recordings, house rules apply, and professional uses require prior permission.

Eternal Sounds - German Mining Museum Bochum 2026

Name: Eternal Sounds
Start: 2026-07-22T11:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-22T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum

What does eternity sound like? Eternal Sounds makes post-mining audible

In the German Mining Museum Bochum, the space-sound installation Eternal Sounds by Berlin artist Moritz Fehr transforms the entrance hall into a vibrating sound field. Sounds of the so-called eternal tasks of post-mining – from water pumps to ventilation systems – are bundled into an impressive event experience, capturing the event atmosphere of the Ruhr area acoustically.

Sound art that touches the soul

Fehr curates authentic sound sources from post-mining: rustling, humming, buzzing, banging. Precisely arranged speakers and vibrations transmit the acoustic presence of these processes into the space. Visitors experience in a sensual way how infrastructure, technology, and region resonate with each other – an immersive event experience that carries the audience's mood.

Context: Research, Museum, Region

The German Mining Museum Bochum is a Leibniz Research Museum for Geo-resources and is among the most visited museums in Germany. Four guided tours, a demonstration mine, and a winding tower form a strong organizational unit in the event management of the house. Eternal Sounds integrates as a significant intervention into this event planning and is scheduled until 21.09.2026.

Artistic Signature of Moritz Fehr

Moritz Fehr works internationally at the intersections of sound, space, and perception. His site-specific installations explore the relationship between objectivity and emotion, technology and nature – expertise that is directly palpable in Bochum.

Voices of the Fans

The reactions online are clear: The museum excites the visitors.

Instagram: 'Can't wait to feel the sounds live in the museum'
YouTube: 'Sound, research, Ruhr area – strongly staged'
Facebook: 'Perfect for a museum visit with goosebumps moments'

Conclusion

Eternal Sounds promises an intense, mindful encounter with the sound landscape of the Ruhr area. Those seeking the event experience will find here sound art with depth – ideal for culture fans, families, and the curious. Mark your calendar now and dive in live.