Ruhr Museum, Essen

Name: Ruhr Museum
Address: Gelsenkirchener Str. 181, Essen, 45309, Germany
Telephone: +49 201 24681444

#17 among attractions in Essen

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Facts and practical information

The Ruhr Museum, formerly the Ruhrland Museum, is a diverse natural history and cultural history museum for the Ruhrgebiet in Essen, Germany. The sponsor is the Stiftung Ruhr Museum. Director since 2012 is the historian Heinrich Theodor Grütter. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°29'9"N, 7°2'32"E

Address

Gelsenkirchener Str. 181Südoststadt (Stoppenberg)Essen 45309 Germany

Contact

+49 201 24681444

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Day trips

Ruhr Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, Red Dot Design Museum, pact zollverein, phänomania - Erfahrungsfeld.

~1130 ftNW
Coal mining museum and monument
Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, Essen
6 min walk • The Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen, Germany, stands as a testament to the country's industrial heritage. Once the largest coal mine in Europe, this remarkable site has been transformed into a multifaceted park that celebrates both its past and future.
~920 ftNE
51°29'16"N • 7°2'42"E
Red Dot Design Museum, Essen
5 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
~1620 ftN
51°29'24"N • 7°2'42"E
pact zollverein, Essen
8 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
1 miE
51°29'21"N • 7°3'51"E
phänomania - Erfahrungsfeld, Essen
25 min walk • Museum, Science museum, Children's museum
0.9 miN
Church
Kirche am Katernberger Markt, Essen
22 min walk • Katernberg Protestant Church is a church building in the northern district of Katernberg, Essen. The largest Protestant church in Essen, it is a listed building.
1.1 miN
51°30'5"N • 7°2'40"E
Kirche St. Joseph, Essen
28 min walk • Church
1.1 miNW
51°29'34"N • 7°1'4"E
Sankt Hedwig, Essen
30 min walk • Church
0.8 miS
Sport venue, Sport
Sportpark am Hallo, Essen
22 min walk • Sportpark am Hallo is a facility consisting of an indoor sporting arena and an outdoor stadium located in Essen, Germany. The capacity of the arena is 2,500 people, while the stadium can accommodate 3,800 spectators.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ruhr Museum open?

Ruhr Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Ruhr Museum?

Nearby attractions include Red Dot Design Museum, Essen (5 min walk), Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, Essen (6 min walk), pact zollverein, Essen (8 min walk), Kirche am Katernberger Markt, Essen (22 min walk).

How to get to Ruhr Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ruhr Museum:

Bus

Kohlenwäsche • Lines: 183 (2 min walk)
Kapitelwiese • Lines: 183 (6 min walk)

Tram

Zollverein • Lines: 107 (5 min walk)
Kapitelwiese • Lines: 107 (5 min walk)

Train

Essen Zollverein Nord (15 min walk)