Ruhr Museum

Essen

4.6★★★★★★★★★★5.2K reviews

Exhibitions on local history, culture & nature over 4 floors of a regenerated coal-washing plant.

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Address: Gelsenkirchener Str. 181, 45309 Essen-Stadtbezirke VI, Germany

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★★★★★★★★★★Bianca Rincón· 3 months ago
Pretty cool Ice age exhibit. Historical view of the Ruhr area. Nice scenery and simulations. The park around was nice to walk, rest, run, and have a picnic too. Recommend it to visit with at least 4 hours time to check all slowly and pro…
★★★★★★★★★★Gamze Guner· 5 months ago
They give you an informative brochure in your own language right at the entrance which makes the visit much more meaningful. Walking through the museum and seeing the rusty pipes and old machinery really makes you think about the lives o…
★★★★★★★★★★Wicked Sheila· 5 months ago
What a beautiful set up! This museum tells you about the Ruhr Museum are and its history. It's impressive how the exhibition is blends in beautiful building. I do find it boring for children. This museum doesn't offer a program (like a…