When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from May 6, 2026, to October 4, 2026.

Where can Urban Wilderness be seen?

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

Is the exhibition indoors or outdoors?

Urban Wilderness is designed as an outdoor exhibition.

Who is the visit suitable for?

The exhibition appeals to photography enthusiasts, families, nature lovers, and cultural audiences.

Is there information on tickets and prices?

The provided material does not mention a specific ticket price.

How can I reach it by public transport?

The museum is accessible among others via the stops Hannoverstraße and Röhlinghauser Straße.

Urban Wilderness Shows Bochum's Urban Nature in Impressive Images and a Calm Atmosphere

Name: Urban Wilderness
Start: 2026-05-06T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-05T01:59:59+02:00
Location: LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover

Urban Wilderness in Bochum: City Nature Meets Strong Images

With Urban Wilderness, the LWL Museum Zeche Hannover brings an outdoor exhibition to Bochum that changes the perspective on our cities. The photographs by Sven Meurs depict animals in urban spaces, surprisingly close, often unnoticed, and with a keen sense of the special event atmosphere between industrial culture and nature observation.

A Walk with a Change of Perspective

The exhibition invites visitors to read familiar urban spaces anew: wild boars in Berlin gardens, foxes in Cologne, kingfishers in Düsseldorf's city park. This creates an event experience that does not need to be loud to resonate long after. The images emphasize observation, detail, and a calm audience mood, which perfectly suits the historical site of Zeche Hannover.

Photography, Nature, and the Ruhr Area Backdrop

The combination of industrial monument, open space, and nature theme is what makes this exhibition so appealing. Those interested in photography, urban nature, environmental education, and culture in the Ruhr area will find a strong mix of expertise, atmosphere, and sense of place here. The museum's framework creates an authentic stage for an exhibition that tells the story of urban life and wilderness not as opposites, but as a cohesive whole.

Why the Visit is Worthwhile

Urban Wilderness shows how vibrant urban nature can be and provides a glimpse at animals and habitats that are quickly overlooked in daily life. The result is a calm, intelligent, and visually powerful experience for families, photography enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to discover Bochum differently.

Those who wish to combine culture with fresh air, industrial history with natural views, and photography with a clear concept should mark this exhibition and experience it live.