When can I visit the exhibition?

The exhibition is listed for 21.05.2026 starting at 10:00 AM. The location is the LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover in Bochum.

Is the admission free?

Yes, admission to Zeche Hannover is free.

Is the exhibition taking place indoors or outdoors?

It is an outdoor exhibition on the museum's outdoor grounds.

Are there barrier-free access points?

Yes, the museum has a ground-level access to the site as well as accessible parking nearby.

How do I get there using public transportation?

According to museum information, bus line 368 stops at Hannoverstraße. It is about a 5-minute walk from there.

Can I take photos on-site?

The museum welcomes photos for private purposes on the premises. For commercial shoots, prior approval is needed.

Urban Wilderness showcases Bochum's urban nature in impressive photographs

Name: Urban Wilderness
Start: 2026-05-21T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-21T12:00:00+02:00
Location: LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover

Urban Wilderness in Bochum: Photographs by Sven Meurs open the view to urban nature

With Urban Wilderness, the LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover focuses on the hidden side of urban life. The outdoor exhibition shows photographs by Sven Meurs and invites an aesthetic experience between industrial culture, nature observation, and contemporary photography.

When the city becomes a habitat

Foxes, wild boars, and kingfishers do not appear here as marginal figures, but as protagonists of a new examination of the work. Sven Meurs directs the photographic gaze at animals that assert themselves in German cities and often live unnoticed amidst human routines. The exhibition sharpens awareness for biodiversity in urban spaces and for those landscapes that arise between asphalt, parks, and gardens.

Photography between humor and observation

The visual language combines precise nature photography with a keen sense for the surprising moment. This tension makes the exhibition so accessible: The works tell of adaptation, transformation, and the quiet coexistence of humans and animals. Those who visit the exhibition not only experience photographic quality but also a reflective form of cultural education.

Urban nature in the context of industrial culture

At the historic site of Zeche Hannover, the presentation unfolds a special spatial effect. The former mine, now a vibrant place for industrial culture, contrasts the lively wilderness of the city. This creates an art experience that convincingly brings together nature photography, local history, and museum curation.

An exhibition visit with added value

Urban Wilderness is suitable for art enthusiasts, photography fans, and families, as well as for visitors who want to rediscover urban ecology. The exhibition combines vivid visual aesthetics with an important theme of our time: How much nature is in the city, and how visible can it become?

Conclusion: This exhibition makes urban nature immediately tangible and shows Bochum from an unusual, poetic side. Anyone interested in photography, nature observation, and contemporary exhibition culture should visit Urban Wilderness live at the LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover.