Urban Wilderness in Bochum: Outdoor exhibition at Zeche Hannover

Event: Urban Wilderness in LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover, Günnigfelder Straße 251, 44793 Bochum on 20. July 2026

Date and Time

20. July 2026 10:00

Location

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

Price

Free

About this Event

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Mood

Relaxed

Venue Type

Outside

Urban Wilderness in Bochum: Nature meets industrial culture at the LWL Museum Zeche Hannover

With Urban Wilderness, an outdoor exhibition moves into the LWL Museum Zeche Hannover, changing the perspective on the city. Photographs by Sven Meurs showcase wild animals in urban spaces, bringing urban nature right into the Ruhr area. Those who want to experience Bochum from a new perspective will find a special event experience here between industrial culture, nature observation, and photographic art.

Urban nature that surprises

The exhibition focuses on animals that have long claimed their place in large cities. Wild boars, foxes, and kingfishers are not presented as footnotes but as the main characters of a vibrant urban nature. This shift in perspective makes the format exciting: the audience's mood shifts between wonder, discovery, and a new awareness of the habitats right outside their own door.

Photography in dialogue with the museum grounds

The location adds weight to the theme. The LWL Museum Zeche Hannover represents industrial culture with history, while the outdoor exhibition utilizes the outdoor space to create a special connection between the past and the present. For visitors, a tour emerges that connects the exhibition, architecture, and grounds into a coherent overall experience.

Easy to reach and visitor-friendly

Zeche Hannover is located in Bochum-Hordel at Günnigfelder Straße 251. Access is possible by bus via the stops Hannoverstraße or Röhlinghauser Straße; a museum parking lot is also available. The grounds offer barrier-free elements such as an elevator, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, and designated disabled parking spaces directly at the entrance. The good integration into Bochum's cultural and recreational network also speaks for the museum visit.

Who will benefit from the visit

Urban Wilderness appeals to culture enthusiasts, photography fans, nature lovers, and families as well as anyone looking for new perspectives on Bochum. The exhibition combines event planning with a clear theme that remains relevant in everyday life: How much wilderness is in the city? This very question makes the visit both informative and atmospheric.

Conclusion: Urban Wilderness brings fresh images, exciting perspectives, and a strong connection of nature and industrial culture to Bochum. Anyone seeking a calm yet inspiring exhibition experience should experience this format live.

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