When can I visit the installation?

On Friday, July 31, 2026, from 09:30 AM within regular museum hours until 05:30 PM.

How much does admission cost?

Museum admission is €15 and includes the permanent exhibition as well as the installation Eternal Sounds.

Are there entry rules or fixed times?

Regular museum hours apply. The last mine tour is at 04:00 PM, ticket sales end at 05:00 PM. No time slots are required for the installation.

Is the visit accessible for everyone?

The museum is barrier-free accessible. Please contact visitor services in advance for special requirements.

What is the best way to get there and where can I park?

Take the U35 to the stop German Mining Museum. Parking around the museum is limited, on weekends an additional parking garage in Schillerstraße is open.

Where is the entrance and is there a cloakroom?

The visitor entrance is at Europaplatz 1. A cloakroom and museum shop are available during opening hours.

Eternal Sounds - German Mining Museum Bochum 2026

Name: Eternal Sounds
Start: 2026-07-31T11:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-31T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum

Eternal Sounds: When the Post-Mining Begins to Resonate

The sound sculpture 'Eternal Sounds' by Moritz Fehr transforms the entrance hall of the German Mining Museum Bochum into a vibrant sound field. On Friday, July 31, 2026, starting at 09:30 AM, visitors will experience a curated sound landscape that makes the acoustic presence of the so-called eternal tasks of the Ruhr area audible – from water management to ventilation.

Sound that Touches the Soul

Buzzing, rustling, humming: An immersive installation emerges from real sound recordings of pumps, fans, generators, and shaft fillings. The event atmosphere thrives on the interplay of deep frequencies and fine overtones – a participatory experience that captivates the audience from the very first moment.

Industrial Culture Meets Sound Art

As a Leibniz Research Museum, the DBM connects research, collection, and communication. 'Eternal Sounds' professionally fits into this event management: clear visitor guidance, precise event planning, and strong targeting for audiences from families to sound art enthusiasts. The installation makes complex post-mining processes sensibly tangible and complements the permanent exhibition both in content and dramaturgically.

Architecture as a Resonance Body

The bright museum hall becomes a stage. Balanced sound reinforcement, targeted speaker placement, and spatial sound give depth to the tones. Thus, a seriously curated listening experience emerges with finely tuned dynamics – ideal for taking time, discovering details, and allowing the moment to resonate.

Voices of the Fans

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

Instagram: 'These vibrations go straight to the heart - industrial culture to listen to!'
YouTube: 'Well organized, strong sound direction - this is what post-mining sounds like today.'

Conclusion

'Eternal Sounds' offers an intense listening experience between art and technology. Those who want to not only see the history of the region but also feel it, will experience a sonic journey through time here. Go there, bring time, and let it resonate.