Ruhr Museum
239 Votes Currently Open- Address: Zeche Zollverein | Gelsenkirchener Str. 181,45309 Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, 45309
- Timings: 10:00 am - 06:00 pm Details
- Phone: +49020-18845345
- Fax: +49-020124681460
- Ticket Price: 8 EUR
- Time Required: 02:00 Hrs
- Tags: Museums, Mine, Historical Site, Family And Kids, Archaeological Site , Exhibition , Specialty Museums, Social, Arts
Located within former coal washing plant of Zollverein Coal Mine complex, this museum is one of the top places of interest within the industrial complex. At present, the museum has an extensive collection of historical, archeological and geological information that were collected by the former Ruhr land museum of Essen.
In the permanent exhibition section of the museum, you get to see exclusive information that tells you about the historical background of the industrial regions of the world. This section was developed by the Stuttgart office HG Merz. This entire section has been further divided into four levels. You can reach to these levels through the outdoor escalator.
Ruhr Museum Travel Tips
- The museum is wheelchair accessible.
Entrance Ticket Details For Ruhr Museum
Ruhr Museum Permanent Exhibition
- Adult - 8€
- Reduced - 5 €
Ruhr Museum Gallery Exhibition
- Adults- 3 €
- Concessions - 2€
Ruhr Museum permanent, special and gallery exhibition and Portal of Industrial Heritage (coal washing plant completely)
- Adult - 10€
- Reduced - 7€
- Children under 17 years of age – free
- For combined ticket, visit the official website.
- Ticket for group tours, visit the official website.
Ruhr Museum Hours
- Individual Group Tours (maximum 20 people) – 10:15 am and 4:15 pm (daily)
- Public Tour – 10:30 am (Monday to Friday), 2:00 pm (Saturday and Sunday)
How to Reach Ruhr Museum
- Tram line U107 and stop Zollverein
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- Ruhr Museum Address: Zeche Zollverein | Gelsenkirchener Str. 181,45309 Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, 45309
- Ruhr Museum Contact Number: +49020-18845345
- Ruhr Museum Timing: 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
- Ruhr Museum Price: 8 EUR
- Best time to visit Ruhr Museum(preferred time): 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
- Time required to visit Ruhr Museum: 02:00 Hrs
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5.4/10
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53.95% of people who visit Essen include Ruhr Museum in their plan
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239 Times
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2 PM - 3 PM
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57.14% of people start their Ruhr Museum visit around 2 PM - 3 PM
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2 Hrs
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People usually take around 2 Hrs to see Ruhr Museum
87.27% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Ruhr Museum
People normally club together Alte Synagoge and Philharmonie Essen while planning their visit to Ruhr Museum.