When does the tour take place?

On Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Is admission really free?

Yes, the tour is free and admission is free.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is at the reception in the City Archive - Bochum Center for Urban History.

Is the exhibition suitable for history and art enthusiasts?

Yes, the tour connects photography, industrial history, and cultural education and is aimed at a broad audience.

How do I reach the City Archive?

The City Archive is located at Wittener Straße 47 in Bochum. Public transport and parking options are provided through Bochum's visitor planning.

Can I get more information in advance?

Yes, the City Archive and Bochum Tourist Information provide information on opening hours, visit planning, and other offers.

Experience the Free Guided Tour Through Light and Shadow at the Bochum City Archive

Name: Free Guided Tour Through the Exhibition Light and Shadow
Start: 2026-10-04T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-04T14:00:00+02:00
Location: Stadtarchiv - Bochumer Zentrum für Stadtgeschichte

A free guided tour through Bochum's photographic memory

On Sunday, October 4, 2026, the City Archive - Bochum Center for Urban History opens its doors for a free guided tour through the exhibition Light and Shadow. From 11 AM to 12 PM, a concentrated artistic experience unfolds in the historic building on Wittener Straße, highlighting industrial memory, photography, and urban history.

Photography as Historical Work Examination

The exhibition Light and Shadow: Photographs of the Bochum Association for Cast Steel Manufacturing 1860 - 1945 focuses on a central chapter of Bochum's industrial history. Here, photographs are visible not only as documents but also as aesthetic testimonies of an era in which steel, labor, and urban development were inextricably linked. The play of light and dark sharpens the perception of materiality, perspective, and atmosphere.

Urban History in the Exhibition Space

The Bochum Center for Urban History sees itself as the city's memory, preserving numerous original documents, historical objects, and an extensive archival library. Those who attend this tour experience not only an exhibition but a precisely curated approach to over 700 years of Bochum's past. The place connects scientific expertise with cultural education and makes historical contexts vividly experienceable.

Introduction to an Industrial Image Archive

Especially the photographs of the Bochum Association create a special exhibition atmosphere: technical processes, working worlds, and architectural structures emerge from the distance of history. Light and shadow condense into a narrative principle that directs attention to forms, surfaces, and social realities. Thus, the tour becomes an intense museum experience that connects art, photo history, and local identity.

Visit with Added Value

Admission is free, and the meeting point is at the reception. Anyone wishing to discover Bochum's cultural history in a calm yet content-rich way will find an ideal opportunity here. The tour is suitable for art enthusiasts, history lovers, and all those who want to not just read but see and feel the industrial past of the city.

Conclusion: This free guided tour connects historical photography, urban narrative, and aesthetic experience into an impressive reason to visit. Those wishing to culturally rediscover Bochum should not miss this appointment at the City Archive.