When does Path of Coal take place?

The exhibition is scheduled for June 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

At the LWL Museum Zeche Hannover in Bochum, Günnigfelder Straße 251.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, the exhibition takes place inside the museum, making it an indoor event.

What is the exhibition about?

The exhibition photographically depicts the journey of coal from the coast to the Ruhr area, highlighting work, transport, and change.

Are there details on access and accessibility?

The museum offers bus access, parking options, and barrier-free entrances with elevators as well as accessible restrooms.

Path of Coal in Bochum: Experience photos, industrial history, and Ruhr area feelings live at the LWL Museum

Name: Path of Coal
Start: 2026-06-20T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-20T12:00:00+02:00
Location: LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover

Path of Coal: An Exhibition that Brings Bochum's Industrial History to Life

On June 20, 2026, photography meets Ruhr area identity at the LWL Museum Zeche Hannover: The exhibition Path of Coal showcases the works of Khalil Noé Döring, illustrating how closely transport, labor, and change are interconnected in the region. The view extends from the Dutch coal storage facilities across the Rhine into the world of coking plants, blast furnaces, and steel mills.

Industrial Culture with Strong Imagery

Those interested in immersive exhibition experiences will find no abstract theory here, but rather powerful motifs and a precisely told story of the coal path. The show focuses on documentary photography and makes visible how energy supply, production, and the working world have changed over time.

A Fitting Place for Big Questions

The Zeche Hannover is itself a piece of industrial culture: a historical mining site that tells the impressive transformation of the region. This is precisely why this presentation at the original site feels so appropriate. The architecture, machine hall, and museum grounds create a special atmosphere for the theme and enhance the event experience.

What Visitors Can Expect

The format is aimed at all who enjoy connecting photography, history, and regional identity. The exhibition provides space for quiet contemplation, new perspectives, and conversations about the present state of industrial culture. Access is low-threshold via the museum entrance, making it ideal for a spontaneous cultural outing in Bochum.

Conclusion

Path of Coal connects high-quality visual work with an important chapter of Ruhr area history. Those who appreciate industry, photographic art, and authentic locations should not miss this date in Bochum and experience the exhibition live.

Official Channels of Path of Coal:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zechehannover/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZecheHannover/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LWLIndustriekultur
TikTok: no official profile found

Path of Coal in Bochum: Exhibition at the LWL Museum Zeche Hannover

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