Urban Wilderness in Bochum: Outdoor exhibition at Zeche Hannover

Urban Wilderness in Bochum: When the city becomes a stage for nature

The outdoor exhibition Urban Wilderness brings new perspectives on the interaction of city, nature, and wildlife to the grounds of the LWL Museum Zeche Hannover in Bochum from May 6 to October 4, 2026. Photographer Sven Meurs showcases urban habitats full of movement, surprising encounters, and quiet moments. The presentation takes place outdoors and emphasizes a walk through industrial culture, art, and urban nature. ([zeche-hannover.lwl.org](https://zeche-hannover.lwl.org/de/ausstellungen/grossstadt-wildnis/))

Urban Nature to Marvel At

Those who walk through the exhibition experience not a classic showcase but an open event experience in the fresh air. The imagery focuses on animals that have long established themselves in cities: foxes, wild boars, or kingfishers appear here as part of a vibrant urban cosmos. This is exactly what makes the exhibition so appealing: it combines knowledge transfer with atmosphere, perspective shifts, and a calm, attentive audience mood. ([zeche-hannover.lwl.org](https://zeche-hannover.lwl.org/de/ausstellungen/grossstadt-wildnis/))

Industrial Culture Meets the Present

The LWL Museum Zeche Hannover itself is a site with a strong history: the former coal mine was in operation from 1857 to 1973 and is now preserved as an industrial monument. The setting makes the visit to the exhibition particularly impressive, as historical architecture, spacious outdoor areas, and modern exhibition planning converge here. For visitors, a harmonious interplay of orientation, movement, and discovery is created. ([zeche-hannover.lwl.org](https://zeche-hannover.lwl.org/de/?utm_source=openai))

A Place with Clear Visitor Benefits

The location is at Günnigfelder Straße 251 in 44793 Bochum. The museum offers vending machines for drinks and snacks during opening hours, a beer garden in good weather, and seating in the ventilation building during rain. Visitors may bring their own food and drinks to be consumed in outdoor areas. Dogs are allowed on the outdoor grounds on a leash but not in the buildings. ([zeche-hannover.lwl.org](https://zeche-hannover.lwl.org/de/besuch/allgemeine-informationen/?utm_source=openai))

Why a Visit is Worthwhile

Urban Wilderness is an exhibition for all who seek nature not only in the forest but also between facades, streets, and green islands. The tour combines photography, urban experiences, and cultural enjoyment into a quiet yet impressive visit. Anyone wanting to see Bochum from a different perspective should experience this outdoor exhibition live. ([zeche-hannover.lwl.org](https://zeche-hannover.lwl.org/de/ausstellungen/grossstadt-wildnis/))

Official Channels of Urban Wilderness:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zechehannover/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZecheHannover/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LWLIndustriekultur
• TikTok: No official profile found

Sources:

• LWL Museum Zeche Hannover - Urban Wilderness
• LWL Museum Zeche Hannover - Homepage
• LWL - Press Release Urban Wilderness
• LWL Museum Zeche Hannover - General Information