When does the tour take place?

On September 23, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is at the museum ticket desk in Bochum Art Museum.

How much does participation cost?

Participation is included in the museum entrance fee. Free admission applies to the collection presentation.

Is the museum accessible for people with disabilities?

Yes, Bochum Art Museum is accessible for people with disabilities.

Are there parking facilities?

Yes, the museum has its own parking lot.

What kind of art is shown in the collection?

The collection includes, among other things, paintings, sculptures, drawings, installations, and photographs.

Bochum's Collection Speaks: Tour Opens Quiet Spaces Full of Art History

Name: Tour Visible - The Own Collection
Start: 2026-09-23T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-23T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Kunstmuseum Bochum

A glimpse into the collection that brings art history to life

With the tour Visible - The Own Collection, the Bochum Art Museum opens a concentrated access to its urban art collection on September 23, 2026. In the exhibition atmosphere of the collection presentation, visitors encounter works that create a multifaceted dialogue between painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, and installation.

The collection as a living space of thought

The Bochum Art Museum presents one of the prominent collections of contemporary art in the Ruhr area. With over 8,000 works, an examination of the pieces unfolds that does not stop at individual names, but makes art historical connections visible. The collection presentation established in 2020 provides insight into the history and development of the collection and shows how artistic positions intersect across epochs and media.

Tour as an aesthetic experience

The public tour conveys not only facts but also a sense of spatial impact, materiality, and curatorial settings. Particularly in a collection like this, relevance arises from the juxtapositions: classical image forms meet experimental works, calm compositions contrast with open fragments, precise order encounters surprising contrasts. Thus, the museum visit becomes an art experience that sharpens perception and opens new perspectives on contemporary art.

Cultural education in the museum

The tour is aimed at art enthusiasts who wish to not only see but also understand the own collection of the house. Those interested in museum education, art communication, and the history of public collections will find a clear, easily accessible entry point here. The meeting point is the museum ticket desk, and participation is included in the museum admission; free admission applies to the collection presentation at the Bochum Art Museum.

Bochum as a place for art and encounter

The Bochum Art Museum is located at Kortumstraße 147 and is accessible for people with disabilities. Its central location, good transport links, and regular opening hours make visiting straightforward. Especially in the afternoon, the collection develops a special tranquility, where appreciation of art and concentration blend in a pleasant way.

Conclusion: Those who want to experience the art of the 20th and 21st centuries in the context of a significant urban collection should not miss this tour. Visible - The Own Collection promises an inspired look behind the selection of works and invites direct and immediate engagement with art in the museum.