- Parking available
- Bus stop available
- for any weather
- for families
- Free admission
- Children's Playground (Outdoors)
- Restroom facilities
- Accessibility Verified
- Partially accessible for people with mobility impairments
- Liberal Intellectuals (LIB)
- Expeditive (EPE)
- Adaptive-Pragmatic (ADA)
LWL Museum at the Hannover Coal Mine
Museum/Exhibition | Historic Site | Industrial Heritage | Attractions | Location
Address
LWL Museum at the Hannover Coal Mine
Günnigfelder Straße 251
44793 Bochum
Telephone: +49 234 / 282539 - 11
Properties:
The LWL Museum Zeche Hannover in Bochum offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of mining. The striking Malakow Tower, reminiscent of a medieval castle, was in operation from 1857 to 1973 and was used to extract coal. In the machine hall, the historic steam hoisting engine from 1893 is put into operation during demonstrations. It is considered the oldest example of its kind in the Ruhrgebiet that can still be seen at its original location. For young visitors, the “Zeche Knirps” mining playground offers a special experience.
Main opening times:
| Day | From | Until |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 14:00 | 18:00 |
| Thursday | 14:00 | 18:00 |
| Friday | 14:00 | 18:00 |
| Saturday | 14:00 | 18:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 | 18:00 |
Business hours
Open March 30 – October 27, 2019
Wednesday–Saturday, 2:00–6:00 p.m.
Sundays and holidays, 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Guided tours for registered groups are available year-round, Tuesday–Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Directions
Directions by Car A 40, Bochum-Hamme exit: B 226 Dorstener Straße toward Herne-Eickel, at the 3rd intersection, turn left onto Riemker Straße toward Herne-Eickel, then onto Magdeburger Straße; at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Edmund-Weber-Straße; at the 2nd traffic light, turn left onto Hordeler Straße in Eickel, then follow Günnigfelder Straße to the museum parking lot. A 43, Herne-Eickel exit: Take L657 Holsterhauserstraße toward Herne-Holsterhausen; turn left onto B 226 Dorstener Straße toward Bochum; at the third intersection, turn right onto Riemker Straße toward Herne-Eickel, then take Magdeburger Straße; at the roundabout, take the second exit onto Edmund-Weber-Straße; turn left at the second traffic light onto Hordeler Straße in Eickel, then follow Günnigfelder Straße to the museum parking lot. Get off at the “Hannoverstraße” stop on bus line 368 (from Wanne-Eickel Main Station, toward Ruhrpark, and from Bochum Main Station, toward Wanne-Eickel). Walk along Hannoverstraße and Grubenweg to the coal mine site—about 300 meters. or Get off at the “Röhlinghauser Straße” stop on bus line 390 (from Herne Station, toward Bochum-Dahlhausen, and from Bochum, Wattenscheid-Höntrop Station, toward Herne). Walk along Günnigfelder Straße for about 400 meters Timetable information: Current bus schedule available at www.vrr.de