When is the visit possible?

On Saturday 08.08.2026 during museum opening hours from 09:30 to 17:30.

How much is the admission?

The regular museum admission is 15 euros per adult according to the museum's current price information.

Is the event separately ticketed?

The sound sculpture is part of the museum offer; the visit is subject to the regular museum admission.

How do I best travel there?

By U35 to the stop German Mining Museum or by car to the parking areas around the museum.

Are there accessibility notes?

The museum offers information on accessibility; the demonstration mine is not accessible. Details can be inquired at visitor services.

Can I take photos or make audio recordings?

Please pay attention to the museum's instructions on-site; different rules may apply in exhibitions.

Eternal Sounds: Sound Art Making Bochum's Post-Mining Audible

Name: Eternal Sounds
Start: 2026-08-08T11:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-08T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum

Eternal Sounds: When the Post-Mining Becomes Audible in Bochum

In the German Mining Museum Bochum, the sound sculpture Eternal Sounds by Moritz Fehr unfolds an impressive event atmosphere: Sounds from pumps, fans, cable trays, and seismic vibrations merge into an immersive event experience that captivates the audience from the very first note.

Hearing what works underground

In the light-flooded entrance hall, the installation transmits real sound sources of the so-called eternal tasks of post-mining into an expansive listening space. Visitors feel the gentle humming, the rustling, the rhythmic throbbing – a sensual closeness to the technical infrastructures that continue to shape the Ruhr area to this day.

Curated Sound Design, Precise Organization

Behind the artistic composition are meticulous field recordings, spatial audio planning, and clear event planning on-site. The team of the Leibniz Research Museum ensures smooth processes, understandable target audience communication, and an accessible museum visit through professional event management.

Context: Art Meets Industrial History

The sound sculpture makes geo-resources, technological history, and the present of the region tangible. As a research-related exhibition, it stands out due to its well-founded content, didactic communication, and the connection of art, science, and everyday life.

Conclusion

Eternal Sounds offers an intense listening experience beyond mining – precise, emotional, close to Bochum's identity. Those seeking profound sound art will experience a special piece of the Ruhr area live here.