An orange-glowing staircase, a spectacular industrial backdrop and over 6,000 exhibits: the permanent exhibition "Nature, Culture and History of the Ruhr Area" in the Ruhr Museum on the UNESCO World Heritage Site Zollverein shows the fascinating natural and cultural history of one of the largest industrial regions in the world. In addition, special exhibitions on Ruhr topics are shown regularly.
Our English website is under construction. Here you will find the most important information. Enjoy your stay.
Children and young people under 18 as well as pupils and students under 25 are admitted free of charge.
Ruhr Museum permanent exhibition
with Portal of Industrial Heritage and panorama roof
Adults: 8 €, reduced: 5 €
Ruhr Museum special exhibition
Adults: 7 €, reduced: 4 €
Ruhr Museum Gallery
Adults 3 €, reduced 2 €
Audio guide permanent exhibition
3 €, reduced 2 €
Daily
Duration: 1.5 hours -2 hours
Audio guide app to the special exhibition "A class of its own. Nobility on the Rhine and Ruhr"
Free of charge
Daily
Duration: 1 hour
Download here
Exhibition rally for families with children from 6 years Permanent exhibition
Free plus admission for adults
Daily
Duration: 1 hour
Guided tours for groups
Individual tours of the permanent exhibition for groups
Available daily between 10.15am and 4.15pm
Currently max. 20 persons per group (excl. guide)
Duration: 1.5 hours
adults: 80 € plus 6 € costs per person; groups of schoolchildren and students: 50 € including admission fee
You can find more information about the permanent exhibition in our flyer.
Our visitor service will be happy to advise you in German and English.