Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum

The German Mining Museum Bochum - founded in 1930 - is one of eight research museums of the Leibniz Association. It researches, communicates and preserves the history of the extraction, processing and use of geo-resources across all eras.

Discover the fascinating world of mining in the tours of the permanent exhibition and in the demonstration mine.

Immerse yourself in the variety of georesources and experience in special exhibitions how we use our knowledge to make connections generally understandable, explain backgrounds or preserve history.