Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum
Fee required
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
Established in 1930, the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum is a Leibniz Research Museum for Geo-resources, dedicated to collecting, preserving, investigating, exhibiting, and teaching the material heritage of the mining industry through exhibitions, a visitor's mine, and a headframe tower.

📜 Leibniz Research Museum for geo-resources, founded 1930.🔍 Explores, preserves, and teaches mining history above and below ground.

Why Go

⛏️ Explore a 1.2 km visitor's mine⬆️ Ascend the headframe for panoramic views📚 Discover diverse permanent and special exhibitions👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy family-friendly activities, workshops, and guided tours

Why Avoid

🐕 Pets, prams, buggies not allowed in visitor's mine⏳ Possible waiting times for mine and tower tours⚠️ Tower tour is weather-dependent🧥 Underground temperature is approx. 12 °C

Tips

📱 Download the free app with audioguides for a better experience and offline mine use🗓️ Check the website for special events and workshops🅿️ Limited parking, weekend parking at police multi-storey📞 Book guided tours in advance

Cost

💰 Adults EUR 15, reduced EUR 8, children up to 4 free, family day ticket EUR 40.

Hours

🕒 Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Closed Mondays and select holidays.

♿ AccessibilityMuseum accessible for reduced mobility. Wheelchair access to headframe tower and parts of visitor’s mine (contact service prior to visit).

🍽️ Food & DrinkKUMPELS Restaurant offers regional cuisine.

🛍️ Museum ShopShop available with online option, open during museum hours.

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