We offer a special programme for kindergartens and schools. Apart from the guided tours through the visitor’s mine and our new tours, kindergarten and schoolchildren up to year one in secondary school, can enjoy our participative activities and experience mining-related themes at first hand.
A fee is charged for guided tours arranged for kindergartens and school classes. Two adult companions per 20 children may enter free of charge. These guided tours may also be arranged in English or French on request, subject to availability and a supplementary charge.
Visitors must register in advance for guided tours and special activities. Please contact our Visitor Services using the telephone number +49 234 5877-126, or send an email to service@bergbaumuseum.de (Tues. to Fri. between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm).
The Deutsche Bergbau-Museum Bochum is open to the public. Masks are still mandatory (medical masks). Please note that from now on the 2G rule for adults and 3G rule for children and teenagers apply for visiting the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum. If you visit our museum, we are obliged to check your proof. An overview of the hygiene measures and protection requirements can be found here.
Due to current circumstances, program changes or cancellations may occur at short notice. Therefore, please inform yourself on our homepage about the currently valid Corona protection requirements for guided tours and events. You are also welcome to contact our visitor service by telephone during opening hours (Tues. to Sun. between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.) at +49 234 5877-126.
The cost for guided tours for school classes through our visitor’s mine is €40.00 plus admission. Two adult companions per 20 pupils may enter free of charge.
Subject to availability, guided tours for school classes can be arranged in English or French. These cost €60 per class plus admission.
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