Great place to spend time learning about “Ruhrgebiet”, the area where mining industry was in full bloom during the Industrial Revolution. I didn’t have much time to finish all the tours, and it’s an ambitious museum that showcases almost everything related to the Ruhr area. Like many of the reviews have mentioned, I’d recommend at least 3-4 hours if you’re looking forward to examining all the museum has to offer. The museum is one of a kind; situated close to the past machineries used in mining, it gives access to the actual mining site (ticket sold separately) and itself a coal washing plant building. The entry ticket includes access to the rooftop panoramic view. The museum gives visitors abundant knowledge about the Ruhr area through a collection of historical and geographical records. I was hoping to see more of how the mining process works, but this museum is dedicated to the area itself and mining wasn’t the sole focus of this museum. To be noted that the museum shop offers quite unique items and is worth browsing. There’s a caveat: it didn’t offer a specific children’s itinerary or guide to the permanent exhibition, which I think is a pity.