German Mining Museum Bochum
Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
The German Mining Museum Bochum (DBM) is the largest museum of its kind, offering an impressive view of global mining history through its extensive collection and modern exhibitions. It explores, preserves, and teaches the history of geo-resource extraction and use.

๐Ÿ“œ Leibniz Research Museum for Geo-resources, established 1930.
๐Ÿ” Explores, preserves, and teaches the history of geo-resource extraction and use.

Why Go

โ›๏ธ Discover the fascinating world of mining above and below ground
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Exciting permanent exhibition with four tours and over 3,000 exhibits
๐ŸŽข Experience a realistic visitor's mine and pit descent simulator
๐Ÿ”ญ Enjoy panoramic views from the headframe tower

Why Avoid

๐Ÿพ No pets allowed inside the building
๐Ÿ‘ถ Prams and buggies not allowed in the visitor's mine

Tips

๐Ÿงฅ Bring warm clothes for the visitor's mine (approx. 12 ยฐC)
๐ŸŽง Download the free audio guide app at home before your visit (400 MB)
๐Ÿ’ณ Cashless payment preferred for tickets

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Adults EUR 15, children (5-17) EUR 8, children (under 4) free, family ticket EUR 40.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Closed Mondays, 1 Jan, 1 May, 24-26, 31 Dec.

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking

Limited public spaces, additional parking on weekends in police multi-storey car park.

โ™ฟ Accessibility

Independently accessible for people with reduced mobility. Wheelchair access to headframe and parts of visitor's mine (contact service for full details).

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food & Drink

KUMPELS restaurant available on site.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Shop

Museum shop and online shop available.

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