When does the event start?

On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 09:30 AM. The museum closes at 5:30 PM.

How much does admission cost?

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

How do I best reach the location?

Take the U35 to the stop German Mining Museum. Parking is available in the vicinity, with additional parking at the Schillerstraße garage on weekends.

Is the access barrier-free?

The museum is barrier-free. Wheelchair access is available, parts of the demonstration mine and the headframe are accessible. Prior consultation is recommended.

Are there entry rules or age limits?

For the demonstration mine, the museum recommends supervision for children aged 4 and older. Children aged 12 and up can enter underground without supervision.

Where can I find more information on tickets and opening hours?

All details are available on the visitor information page of the German Mining Museum Bochum online.

Sound Becomes Landscape: Experience Eternal Sounds at the Bochum Mining Museum

Name: Eternal Sounds
Start: 2026-08-11T11:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-11T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum

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

The expansive sound sculpture 'Eternal Sounds' by Moritz Fehr transforms the entrance hall of the German Mining Museum Bochum into a vibrating sound field. On August 11, 2026, visitors can experience an event that merges the atmosphere of the Ruhr area with the presence of post-mining starting at 09:30 AM.

The Sound Image of the Region: Hearing What is Usually Hidden

The humming of fans, the rustling of water control systems, electromagnetic buzzing, and the rhythmic pounding of shaft fillings: These acoustic traces of the so-called eternal tasks of post-mining are condensed into a sensual composition by the installation. The audience's mood fluctuates between wonder and contemplative calm as vibrations and sounds symbolically bring the underground to the surface.

Artistic Signature: Moritz Fehr

The Berlin-based artist and researcher Moritz Fehr develops site-specific sound works at the intersection of technology, nature, and perception. For Bochum, he creates a precisely curated listening experience that impressively brings together sound design, room acoustics, and event planning.

Location with History: German Mining Museum Bochum

As a Leibniz Research Museum for Geo-resources, the house combines expertise, collection, and dissemination. Visitors benefit from professional organization, clear visitor guidance, barrier-free access, and good connections via U35 stop German Mining Museum. Parking is available in the surrounding area, and additionally at the Schillerstraße parking garage on weekends.

Voices of Fans

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

Instagram: One comment raves 'Unique sound journey through the Ruhr area's underground'
YouTube: A user writes 'This is what post-mining feels like – goosebumps'
Facebook: A visitor claims 'Finally, I hear what one can only suspect'

Conclusion

'Eternal Sounds' makes the traces of mining an emotional live experience that can be heard and felt. Those who want to experience sound art, science, and industrial culture together should plan their museum visit in Bochum now – ideal for culture enthusiasts, families, and everyone who wants to discover the Ruhr area with new ears.