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Bochum Railway Museum
Museum/Exhibition | Excursion destinations | Industrial culture
The Bochum Railway Museum sheds light on railroad history at a former depot where steam locomotives were once serviced. The collection shows the evolution of traction from steam to diesel to electricity.
Address
Bochum Railway Museum
Dr.-C.-Otto-Str. 191
44879 Bochum
Telephone: +49 234 492516
Properties:
The Bochum Railway Museum, an important museum, is located in a former railroad depot on the banks of the Ruhr, close to the RuhrtalRadweg cycle path. It sheds light on over 100 years of railroad history and the importance of water and coal for the regional development of rail transport.
Historic facilities such as the roundhouse and turntable demonstrate steam locomotive maintenance. The exhibition presents technologies and innovations, including the driver's cab of a steam locomotive, historic passenger carriages and the development of battery-powered vehicles.
A historic railcar, known as the "Schweineschnäuzchen", runs between Bochum-Dahlhausen S-Bahn station and the museum. A light railroad offers rides across the grounds, illustrating the diversity of the railroad as a means of transportation.
A ride on the historic museum train is a special experience. Pulled by historic locomotives, it has restored carriages. The Ruhrtal routes showcase castle romance and industrial culture with their characteristic buildings.
Historic facilities such as the roundhouse and turntable demonstrate steam locomotive maintenance. The exhibition presents technologies and innovations, including the driver's cab of a steam locomotive, historic passenger carriages and the development of battery-powered vehicles.
A historic railcar, known as the "Schweineschnäuzchen", runs between Bochum-Dahlhausen S-Bahn station and the museum. A light railroad offers rides across the grounds, illustrating the diversity of the railroad as a means of transportation.
A ride on the historic museum train is a special experience. Pulled by historic locomotives, it has restored carriages. The Ruhrtal routes showcase castle romance and industrial culture with their characteristic buildings.
Prices
Special admission prices apply on museum days and special events.
Free short guided tours on the function and history of the site every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30, 13:00, 14:30, 16:00.
Further guided tours can be booked on request.
Free short guided tours on the function and history of the site every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30, 13:00, 14:30, 16:00.
Further guided tours can be booked on request.
Business hours
Tuesday to Saturday, as well as on Sundays and public holidays: 10:00 to 17:00 from 1.3.2024
Directions
A limited number of paid parking spaces are located near the museum at the end of the harbor basin.