When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs on October 15, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM at the LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover.

Where exactly is the venue located?

The LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover is located at Günnigfelder Straße 251 in 44793 Bochum.

Is public transport available?

Yes, bus line 368 stops at Hannoverstraße. From there, it takes about 5 minutes on foot to the museum entrance.

Are there parking facilities?

Yes, there are parking spaces for people with disabilities available in close proximity to the museum.

What can visitors expect?

A special exhibition featuring photographs by Khalil Noé Döring and an authentic industrial culture experience at the Zeche Hannover site.

Bochum's coal history comes to life in the museum remarkably close

Name: Path of Coal
Start: 2026-10-15T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-15T20:00:00+02:00
Location: LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover

A tour through the world of coal in Bochum

The special exhibition Path of Coal impressively brings together the history, logistics, and working world surrounding the raw material coal at the LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover. The presentation runs from March 20 to October 25, 2026, featuring photographs by Khalil Noé Döring, who followed the traces of European hard coal logistics. ([lwl.org](https://www.lwl.org/pressemitteilungen/mitteilung.php?urlID=63343&utm_source=openai))

Industrial culture with atmosphere

Between the Malakow Tower, machine hall, and historic mining site, an event experience unfolds that not only explains the past but makes it tangible. The museum is part of the LWL network of industrial culture and conveys the history of mining in an authentic location with a strong audience atmosphere. ([zeche-hannover.lwl.org](https://zeche-hannover.lwl.org/de/))

Photographs that recount the raw material anew

The works of Khalil Noé Döring focus on people, transport routes, and work environments along the coal supply chain. According to LWL, the exhibition follows the traces of European hard coal logistics and draws attention to processes that are often hidden in everyday life. The photographer studied communication design at the Peter Behrens School of Arts in Düsseldorf and previously presented his work, among others, in Düsseldorf. ([geschichtskultur-ruhr.de](https://www.geschichtskultur-ruhr.de/mailingliste/geschichtskultur-ausstellung-weg-der-kohle-fotografien-von-khalil-doering-ab-23-03-24/?utm_source=openai))

A place for knowledge, memory, and discovery

The LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover is located in Bochum-Hordel at Günnigfelder Straße 251. Visitors benefit from barrier-free access to parts of the site, parking for people with disabilities, good bus connections via line 368, as well as gastronomy and picnic options on the grounds. Admission is free. ([zeche-hannover.lwl.org](https://zeche-hannover.lwl.org/de/besuch/allgemeine-informationen/))

Anyone looking to combine industrial culture, photography, and urban history in a compact trip will find a strong event here in autumn 2026. Path of Coal invites you to experience Bochum's mining history live and sharpen your view of structural change in the Ruhr area. ([lwl.org](https://www.lwl.org/pressemitteilungen/mitteilung.php?urlID=63343&utm_source=openai))