The Ruhr Museum is located in the former Coal Washing Plant of the Zollverein coal mine, Shaft XII in Essen. It has existed since 1 January 2008 as a dependent foundation within the Zollverein Foundation under the sponsorship of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, the “Landschaftverband Rheinland” (Rhineland Regional Association) and the City of Essen. As a regional museum, it presents the entire natural and cultural history of the Ruhr area in its permanent exhibition. It does not see itself as a classic industrial museum, but as a memory and showcase of the Ruhr Metropolis.
The Ruhr Museum has extensive collections of natural history, archaeology, history and photography, which are essentially based on the collections of the former Ruhrlandmuseum of the city of Essen. They are constantly being increased and thematically expanded, especially with regional reference. 25.000 selected items can be seen on tours in the Ruhr Museum's display depot at the Zollverein Coking Plant. In addition to the permanent exhibition on the nature, culture and history of the Ruhr area, the Ruhr Museum regularly shows temporary exhibitions, also on topics that do not relate to the Ruhr area.
You can find the dates for our public tours in our calendar. Use the filters to find the right tour for you and your family or friends.
Prices
Ruhr Museum
5 € plus admission
Children and young people under 18: 3 €, free admission
Pupils and students under 25 years: 5 €, free admission
Schaudepot
Adults: 11 €
Reduced: 9 €
Children and youths under 18 years as well as pupils and students under 25 years: 5 €.
Our Visitor Service will be happy to advise you on guided tours of the branch offices. Contact us
Each tour listed in the calendar can also be booked as an individual group tour. The group tours are designed for 20 people, school groups for 15 people. The duration is 1.5 hours. Simply arrange the time, exhibition, group size and topic with our visitor service. We will also provide you with culinary tips and suggestions for other program points during your visit to the Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Prices
Guided tour Ruhr Museum
80 € plus admission
90 € guided tour in foreign languages (English and Dutch) on request plus entrance fee
65 € for groups of pupils and students, free admission
75 € for foreign language groups of pupils and students (English and Dutch), free admission
Guided tour of the Schaudepot
130 € incl. admission
140 € guided tour in foreign languages (English and Dutch) on request
65 € for groups of pupils and students
75 € for foreign language groups of pupils and students (English and Dutch)
Our visitor service will be happy to advise you on guided tours in the branch offices: Contact us
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