When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition is scheduled for August 7, 2026. The Sustainability Center is also open until the end of August, Tuesdays to Fridays from 12 to 4 PM and during additional action times.

Is admission charged?

No, participation in the offerings is free of charge.

Where is the event location?

At the Sustainability Center, Kortumstraße 93, 44787 Bochum.

Are there participatory offers and workshops?

Yes, the Sustainability Center offers workshops, upcycling options, repair cafés, and other participatory formats.

Who is the visit suitable for?

For everyone interested in urban development, sustainability, climate adaptation, and cultural education.

Are there official online channels?

Yes, including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and the Bochum Tourism website.

Exhibition Sponge City

Name: Exhibition Sponge City
Start: 2026-08-07T14:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-07T14:00:00+02:00
Location: Nachhaltigkeitszentrale

Sponge City in Bochum: An exhibition about climate resilience and urban future

The Sponge City exhibition at the Sustainability Center on Kortumstraße 93 invites you to an art experience that connects urban development, environmental awareness, and aesthetic experience. From August 7, 2026, a space opens up where sustainability remains not abstract but comes to life in dialogue, at the chalkboard, in the exchange shelf, and in the exhibition areas. Participation in the offerings is free of charge. ([pages.bochum-tourismus.de](https://pages.bochum-tourismus.de/de/bochum-tourismus/default/detail/Event/e_101286560/nachhaltigkeitszentrale?From=2026-06-16T12%3A00%3A00%2B02))

Sponge City as a Cultural Vision of the Future

The concept of Sponge City shapes the view of a climate-resilient city that stores rainwater, allows it to infiltrate, and thinks of de-sealing, greening, and smart water management together. In Bochum, this theme is conveyed not only technically but as a social task. The strength of this exhibition lies precisely in this: It creates a vivid learning field for cultural education and public debate from urban adaptation. ([bochum.de](https://www.bochum.de/Pressemeldungen/29-April-2026/Expertinnen-und-Experten-lassen-sich-Bochums-Schwammstadt-Projekte-zeigen?utm_source=openai))

A Place for Exchange, Workshops, and Participation

The Sustainability Center is divided into several areas. In the foyer, discussions take place, exhibitions happen in the area of 'Show Exactly', and in the 'Do Something' section, workbenches, materials, and formats such as workshops, upcycling offers, and repair cafés are waiting. This creates an exhibition atmosphere that intertwines knowledge, practice, and work consideration. For visitors, a lively access to sustainability as a cultural technique of everyday life opens up. ([pages.bochum-tourismus.de](https://pages.bochum-tourismus.de/de/bochum-tourismus/default/detail/Event/e_101286560/nachhaltigkeitszentrale?From=2026-06-16T12%3A00%3A00%2B02))

Bochum’s City Center as a Stage for Sustainability

The Sustainability Center is centrally located at Kortumstraße 93 and is accessible from June 16 until the end of August, Tuesdays to Fridays from 12 to 4 PM and at additional action times in the evening and on weekends. Even before the opening, there were free program points such as a crochet course and a language café. Thus, the exhibition reveals itself not as a closed format but as an open cultural space that connects the urban society and visitors. ([pages.bochum-tourismus.de](https://pages.bochum-tourismus.de/de/bochum-tourismus/default/detail/Event/e_101286560/nachhaltigkeitszentrale?From=2026-06-16T12%3A00%3A00%2B02))

Conclusion: An Exhibition Visit with Vision

Anyone visiting the Sponge City exhibition experiences an inspiring interplay of environmental knowledge, urban education, and participatory exhibition practice. The presentation makes visible how Bochum responds to climate change, heavy rainfall, and social urban development, and invites visitors not only to discuss the future but also to help shape it. A visit is worthwhile for all who understand art, the city, and sustainability as a common cultural task. ([bochum.de](https://www.bochum.de/Pressemeldungen/2-Juni-2026/Reminder-Stadt-Bochum-laedt-zum--Gutes-Morgen--Festival-ein?utm_source=openai))