When does the event start and how long does it last?

The start is on Friday, 24.07.2026 at 09:30 AM. The sound installation can be experienced individually during museum opening hours until 05:30 PM.

How much does admission cost?

The regular museum admission is 15 euros per person. Discounts and partner reductions are possible depending on proof.

Where does the event take place?

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

Are there parking options and public transport access?

Yes. Parking spaces are available around the museum and at the junction Am Bergbaumuseum/Herner Straße. Public transport: U35 to the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum stop.

Is the event barrier-free?

The museum is barrier-free. Detailed information and services can be found in the visitor information of the house.

Do I need a time slot ticket?

The regular museum tickets apply. Information on booking, discounts, and availability is provided by the museum's visitor service.

Hear Post-Mining Live: Sound Art that Makes Bochum Tremble

Name: Eternity Sounds
Start: 2026-07-24T11:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-24T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum

Eternity Sounds: When Post-Mining Becomes Audible

The sound installation Eternity Sounds by Moritz Fehr transforms the entrance hall of the German Mining Museum Bochum into a vibrant soundscape. Real recordings of pumps, fans, generators, and seismic vibrations create an immersive event experience that sensually makes the so-called eternity tasks of post-mining tangible.

Sound, Space, Resonance: The Acoustic Presence of the Underground

The sound of rushing water, humming, buzzing, and dull knocks form an immersive sound sculpture. Visitors move through the composition and physically feel the event atmosphere: soft vibrations, intensifying frequencies, moments of silence. In this way, invisible infrastructures and technical monitoring systems become an experiential living sound world.

Curation with Research Context

As a Leibniz research museum, the house combines organization and communication at a high level: precise event planning, clear target audience appeal from tech enthusiasts to families. Eternity Sounds links artistic practice with knowledge transfer on post-mining, mine water management, and ventilation – professionally grounded, sensibly accessible.

Architecture Meets Acoustics

The open hall provides ideal acoustics for the installation: sound spreads generously, arising as a dialogue between space, visitors, and sound sources. The audience's mood oscillates between curious exploration and contemplative pause – a unique event experience beyond traditional exhibition schemes.

Voices of the Fans

The reactions online are clear: The museum excites the community. On Instagram, it says: 'Can't wait to experience this installation live!' A visitor writes on Facebook: 'A must for anyone who wants to hear industrial culture.'

Conclusion

Eternity Sounds makes the invisible audible: sound art, research, and industrial culture merge into an intense experience. Ideal for anyone who wants to discover the Ruhr area with new ears – come, let it resonate, and talk about it.