When does Path of Coal take place?

The event is scheduled for 12.10.2026 at 10:00 AM.

Where is the event location?

At LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover, Günnigfelder Straße 251, 44793 Bochum.

What is the exhibition about?

The exhibition features photographs by Khalil Noé Döring about the journey of coal from Rotterdam to the Ruhr area and the people in the workforce.

How do I get there by public transport?

The Hannoverstraße stop of bus line 368 is within walking distance of the museum.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, the exhibition takes place in the museum.

Path of Coal in Bochum: Photographic Art Meets Industrial Culture in the Historic Mining Site

Name: Path of Coal
Start: 2026-10-12T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-12T20:00:00+02:00
Location: LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover

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

At the LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover, Path of Coal presents a photographic artistic perspective on one of the most defining stories of the Ruhr area. The exhibition by Khalil Noé Döring traces the path of coal from Rotterdam along the Rhine to Duisburg, focusing on people, work environments, and the transformation of an entire region.

Photographs with Industrial Depth

The works not only showcase transportation routes and production sites but especially the atmosphere of an industry in transition. Between port, freighter, coke plant, blast furnace, and steelworks, a dense event experience emerges that impressively combines industrial reality with documentary imagery.

A Place with Genuine Ruhr Area Identity

The Zeche Hannover is itself part of this narrative. As a historic museum site, it provides the fitting backdrop for an exhibition about coal, labor, and structural change. Thus, a visit is more than just a museum stop: it's a glimpse into the history, present, and future of an entire region.

Practically Planned for the Visit

Admission is free, and the museum site is located on Günnigfelder Straße in Bochum-Hordel. It is easily accessible by bus, and there is also a museum parking lot. Visitors can expect a calm, focused exhibition atmosphere with clear paths through the grounds.

Conclusion: Path of Coal combines strong photography with authentic industrial culture. Those who want to not only read but experience Bochum's mining history should see the exhibition live.