When does Metropolis Wilderness take place?

The event is scheduled for 04.08.2026 at 10:00 AM.

Where is the venue located?

The exhibition takes place at the LWL Museum Hannover Mine, Günnigfelder Straße 251, 44793 Bochum.

What is the entrance fee?

According to available information, museum admission applies; the LWL Museum Hannover Mine states free admission.

Is the location accessible?

Partially yes. There are disabled parking spaces, ground-level access to parts of the grounds, a wheelchair-accessible restroom, and an elevator in the Malakow tower and machine hall.

How is the best way to get there?

By public transport via the stops Hannoverstraße or Röhlinghauser Straße. By car, access is via the A 40 or A 43 to the museum parking lot.

Is the exhibition indoors or outdoors?

Metropolis Wilderness is designed as an outdoor exhibition featuring photographs by Sven Meurs.

Urban wilderness, striking images, and industrial culture: Bochum's unusual exhibition surprises

Name: Metropolis Wilderness
Start: 2026-08-04T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-04T12:00:00+02:00
Location: LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover

Metropolis Wilderness brings urban nature to the grounds of the Hannover Mine

The outdoor exhibition Metropolis Wilderness shows Bochum from its most surprising side: as a habitat for wildlife that has long claimed its place in the city. Photographs by Sven Meurs are on display in the outdoor area of the LWL Museum Hannover Mine in Bochum-Hordel. The presentation focuses on urban nature, proximity to the city, and the interplay between humans and animals. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/grossstadt-wildnis-77.html))

An exhibition with an eye for the hidden

Sven Meurs has been working for many years as a nature and urban photographer and focuses on wildlife in urban areas. In his work, he combines photographic precision with a keen sense of urban nature, biodiversity, and the small scenes often overlooked in everyday life. This approach also shapes Metropolis Wilderness: The exhibition makes visible how close wilderness and metropolis are to each other. ([svenmeurs.de](https://www.svenmeurs.de/vita/?utm_source=openai))

Industrial culture meets nature experience

The LWL Museum Hannover Mine provides the perfect setting for this. The historic industrial monument with its Malakow tower, machine house, and changing special exhibitions is one of the most striking places of Bochum's industrial culture. Visitors experience a special event atmosphere between mining architecture, open space, and a lively museum backdrop. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/bochum-entdecken/wissens-und-industriekultur/zeche-hannover-und-zeche-knirps.html))

Visit, access, and practical information

The exhibition is located at Günnigfelder Straße 251, 44793 Bochum. The museum can be reached by bus and train via the stops Hannoverstraße and Röhlinghauser Straße; for drivers, access is available via the A 40 or A 43 to the museum parking lot. The grounds have disabled parking, ground-level access to parts of the area, a wheelchair-accessible restroom, and an elevator in the Malakow tower and machine hall. ([zeche-hannover.lwl.org](https://zeche-hannover.lwl.org/de/besuch/allgemeine-informationen/))

According to Bochum Tourism, the price information for Metropolis Wilderness states museum admission; the LWL Museum Hannover Mine also indicates free admission for its visit. This keeps the trip to the exhibition especially attractive for those who want to connect culture, photography, and urban nature without major hurdles. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/grossstadt-wildnis-77.html))

Conclusion: An excursion for everyone wanting to rediscover Bochum

Metropolis Wilderness combines nature observation, photographic art, and industrial culture into an unusual exhibition visit in Bochum. Those who appreciate urban wildlife, striking images, and a historic museum site will experience a compact yet impressive format. Best discovered live on-site and see urban nature with new eyes. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/grossstadt-wildnis-77.html))