Portal of Industrial Culture
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City: Essen
Postal code: 45141
Street: Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Site
Just in time for the 25th anniversary of the Industrial Heritage Trail in 2024, the portal's media tables have been updated and further innovations added: The portal's interactive map of North Rhine-Westphalia now provides more detailed information on over 100 industrial heritage sites. New levels highlighting the Ruhr region's key attractions reveal even more clearly the region's multifaceted nature, and high-speed drone flights demonstrate that the Ruhr metropolis also has plenty to offer mountain bikers, road cyclists, and downhill riders.
“Rundum Ruhr” – industrial charm meets high-tech
A particular highlight among the new additions for the 25th anniversary of the Industrial Heritage Trail is the new 360-degree film "Around the Ruhr," which has been on display in the Coal Washing Plant's Round Thickener II since the end of May 2024. Featuring interviews from six simultaneous perspectives and collages of numerous images, the installation paints an impressive portrait of the Ruhr region in the 2020s. The film utilizes not only the unique features of the architecturally distinctive industrial setting but also a globally unique technology: 12 HD projectors, two 8K and four 4K cameras, and 45 terabytes of storage material combine to create a 360-degree experience that truly brings the region's diversity to life for visitors.
All multimedia information modules of the Industrial Heritage Portal are accessible to people with disabilities. Tactile models are available for people with visual impairments. Admission is included in the entrance fee for the permanent exhibition of the Ruhr Museum .
Coal washing plant (including the permanent exhibition at the Ruhr Museum, the Portal of Industrial Culture and the panoramic roof) €8 (reduced: €5), free for under-18s, groups €6, one-time free entry with the ESSEN.WelcomeCard Coal washing plant complete (including the permanent, special and gallery exhibitions at the Ruhr Museum and the Portal of Industrial Culture) €10 (reduced: €7), free for under-18s, groups €8 Free entry for Zollverein residents Residents of the Zollverein districts of Katernberg, Schonnebeck and Stoppenberg (District VI) have had free entry to the Portal of Industrial Culture since March 31, 2019 upon presentation of their ID card with the corresponding postcode.
