Urban Wilderness in Bochum: Outdoor exhibition at Zeche Hannover

Event: Urban Wilderness in LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover, Günnigfelder Straße 251, 44793 Bochum on 3. June 2026

Date and Time

3. June 2026 10:00

Location

LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover
Günnigfelder Str. 251, 44793 Bochum, Deutschland

Price

Free

About this Event

Exhibitions & Museums

Mood

Relaxed

Venue Type

Outside

Urban Wilderness: When Bochum presents urban nature in a whole new way

The outdoor exhibition Urban Wilderness brings photographs by Sven Meurs to the LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover in Bochum-Hordel. The focus is on animals that live in the city and often only become visible upon closer inspection – from foxes in the city center to wild boars in Berlin gardens. The exhibition surprisingly highlights urban nature, urban habitats, and a respectful view of plant and animal species in everyday life. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/grossstadt-wildnis-15.html))

Urban Nature as an Experience

The ambiance of the historic Zeche creates a strong contrast for this exhibition: industrial backdrop, green open spaces, and a theme that directly connects to the present. Exactly here, Urban Wilderness unfolds its impact, as the museum sees itself as a place for industrial culture and changing events. The combination of place, theme, and photography makes the visit a unique event experience. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/bochum-entdecken/wissens-und-industriekultur/zeche-hannover-und-zeche-knirps.html))

A Place with History and Clear Visitor Orientation

The Zeche Hannover was established in 1857 and ceased operations in 1973; today, the Malakow Tower and machine house belong to the LWL Industrial Museum. The site offers marked disabled parking spaces, ground-level access to the museum grounds, and wheelchair-accessible restroom facilities. The arrival is also well described, including by bus to the Hannoverstraße stop. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/bochum-entdecken/wissens-und-industriekultur/zeche-hannover-und-zeche-knirps.html))

Admission and Museum Visit

The museum admission applies to the event. The general museum page describes the admission as free, and the museum also informs about beverage and snack vending machines during weekends and holidays, as well as picnic facilities on the grounds. Thus, the exhibition combines cultural enjoyment with a relaxed visiting experience in nature. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/grossstadt-wildnis-15.html))

Conclusion: Urban Wilderness showcases Bochum from an unusual, vibrant side. Those who want to experience photography, nature observation, and industrial culture in a strong setting should mark this date and discover the exhibition on-site. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/grossstadt-wildnis-15.html))

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