When does Way of Coal take place?

The event is scheduled for August 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

Where is the venue located?

At the LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover, Günnigfelder Straße 251, 44793 Bochum.

How much is the admission?

According to available information, admission is free.

Is the exhibition indoor or outdoor?

The exhibition takes place in the museum, making it an indoor event.

How do I get there by public transport?

The nearest stop is Hannoverstraße; from there it is about 300 meters on foot to the mine site.

Are there parking facilities?

Yes, there are designated disabled parking spaces directly at the entrance as well as a museum parking lot nearby.

Way of Coal in Bochum: Photography, Industrial History, and Quiet Impressions

Name: Way of Coal
Start: 2026-08-21T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-21T12:00:00+02:00
Location: LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover

Way of Coal at the LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover: An exhibition that brings Bochum's industrial culture to life

On August 21, 2026, the exhibition Way of Coal opens its doors at the LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover in Bochum. Early reporting shows that this is not only about photography, but about working worlds, transport routes, and the transformation of an entire region.

Coal, Coast, Ruhr Area: a visual journey with depth

The exhibition follows the path of coal from the Dutch coast through the Rhine corridor to the Ruhr area. Central to the exhibition are photographs by Khalil Noé Döring, who visited the coal storage in Europoort in Rotterdam at the end of 2022, documenting the transport and industrial processing that followed. This creates an impressive event experience between documentation and perspective shift.

Photography meets industrial culture

The LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover provides the right ambiance for this exhibition: historical architecture, authentic traces of mining, and a strong connection to regional history. The exhibition integrates into the museum landscape that makes the industrial culture of the Ruhr area understandable and sensibly tangible. Here, the view of coal, ports, freighters, coking plants, and steelworks has a unique impact.

What visitors can expect in Bochum

Those who visit the exhibition will experience a calm, reflective atmosphere with a clear focus on content and imagery. The combination of museum grounds, photo reportage, and historical location makes the visit particularly exciting for people interested in exhibitions, Ruhr area history, structural change, and contemporary documentary photography. The atmosphere among the audience is likely to be characterized by curiosity, a need for conversation, and many aha moments.

Organization, Arrival, and Conditions

The museum is located at Günnigfelder Straße 251 in Bochum. According to the official museum information, Zeche Hannover is open during the 2026 season from March 21 to October 25, 2026, Wednesday to Saturday from 2 to 6 PM, and Sunday and public holidays from 11 AM to 6 PM. There are bus connections to the Hannoverstraße stop, as well as designated disabled parking directly at the entrance. The grounds are not fully barrier-free but offer an elevator to the machine hall, accessible toilets, and ground-level access in parts of the area.

Conclusion

Way of Coal connects regional history, current working reality, and strong visual aesthetics to create a visit that will be remembered. Those who want to not only see Bochum's industrial culture but also understand it should experience this exhibition live.