Oberhausen Expo - OBEX

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OBEX/Oberhausen Expo - Immerse yourself in new worlds

Right in the heart of the Ruhr region, OBEX/Oberhausen Expo is a spectacular new venue for immersive exhibitions and experiences. Where industrial culture once dominated the cityscape, a world full of innovations, emotions and experiences now opens up in four former factory halls covering over 5,500 square meters.

OBEX impressively combines historical architecture with state-of-the-art technology. The highlight is one of the largest immersive video mapping rooms in Europe: 360° projections on eight-meter-high surfaces, combined with a first-class sound system, enable a multi-sensory immersion into new worlds - it could hardly be more intense.

Thanks to its central location in Oberhausen, direct links to public transport and two freeways and ample parking facilities, OBEX is easy to reach - for visitors from the Ruhr region and all over Germany. The experience is rounded off by its own catering facilities.

OBEX sets new standards in exhibition culture - and invites visitors not only to see history, but also to experience and feel it.

Current exhibition highlight: "The last days of Pompeii"

Immerse yourself in ancient Pompeii - more realistically than ever before! The award-winning exhibition "The Last Days of Pompeii " takes you on a 90-minute journey back in time to the year 79 AD - just before the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

Experience the vibrant life of the Roman city: stroll through market squares, explore noble villas, experience gladiator fights - until the volcano changes the city forever. Thanks to state-of-the-art VR technology, interactive stations and impressive 360° projections, the past becomes close enough to touch.

A special highlight: a visit to the legendary Villa of Mysteries in the Metaversum - a fascinating tour through magnificent halls and gardens. The experience is complemented by faithful replicas, artifacts and in-depth background information curated by leading historians. A specially composed orchestral soundtrack intensifies the emotional impact of the staging.

History meets high-tech - an experience for all the senses

OBEX combines fascinating history education with state-of-the-art technology and captivating storytelling - ideal for families, school classes, culture enthusiasts and technology fans.

Experience a new dimension of exhibitions - in Oberhausen, in the heart of the Ruhr region.