German Mining Museum
Deutsches Bergbau-Museum
One of the world's largest mining museums. Descend into a replica underground mine tunnel, then climb the green headframe for views over Bochum.
Located in central Bochum, the museum's exhibition halls systematically present coal mining and mining technology, miners' lives and mineral geology. The biggest highlight is an underground demonstration tunnel about 2.5 km long. You can take an elevator down the shaft and see real coal-cutting machinery and tunnel supports. On the surface, the green steel headframe can be climbed by elevator for panoramic views. Tickets cost roughly 10–20 euros, and the museum is closed on Mondays. A visit takes about 2–3 hours. It is about a 15-minute walk from Bochum Central Station.
Opening hours
Tuesday–Sunday 9:30 AM–5:30 PM, closed Mondays
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- Starlight Express Bochum
- Jahrhunderthalle Bochum
- Henrichshütte Hattingen
- Halde Hoheward & Horizon Observatory
- ZOOM Erlebniswelt Gelsenkirchen
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