Special Exhibition Who Invented It? Maybe a Pharmacist! at the Brandenburg Pharmacy Museum Cottbus
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Discoveries from the Pharmacy Laboratory: An Exhibition about Research Spirit and Inventiveness
The special exhibition Who Invented It? Maybe a Pharmacist! at the Brandenburg Pharmacy Museum in Cottbus opens a view into a surprising history of science: pharmacies as workshops of knowledge, where experimentation, observation, and invention have been conducted for centuries. Discoveries from three centuries are showcased, from beet sugar and soda water to morphine and UHU glue and Chlorodont toothpaste. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/sonderausstellung-wer-hats-erfunden-vielleicht-ein-apotheker-10/))
When Pharmacy Becomes Cultural History
The exhibition connects the history of science, the history of technology, and everyday culture into a precise, illustrative narrative. It focuses not only on individual products but also on the thinking behind them: curiosity, experimental practice, and the close connection between pharmacy, laboratory, and societal progress. This makes a visit an educational view of work with a clear museum signature. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/sonderausstellung-wer-hats-erfunden-vielleicht-ein-apotheker-10/))
Historical Rooms, Immediate Proximity to the Object
The Brandenburg Pharmacy Museum shows the working areas of a pharmacy around 1850 and sees itself as a collection of historical pharmacy rooms at Cottbus's Altmarkt. This very environment gives the special exhibition its unique display atmosphere: half-timbering, functional areas, historical order, and the material presence of pharmacy create a dense artistic experience of a different kind. ([brandenburgisches-apothekenmuseum.de](https://www.brandenburgisches-apothekenmuseum.de/?tour_month=2026-10))
Visit Only with a Guide: Museum Education with Depth
The museum can only be visited as part of guided tours; prior registration is required. Tours take place regularly from Tuesday to Friday at 11:00 and 14:00, and on weekends and holidays at 14:00 and 15:00. Queries are possible for groups and special dates, with themed tours being arranged individually. ([brandenburgisches-apothekenmuseum.de](https://brandenburgisches-apothekenmuseum.de/page.php?slug=besuch-planen))
Accessibility and Practical Information
Due to the historical building structure, the museum unfortunately is not accessible for people with disabilities; access to the exhibition rooms with wheelchairs, walkers, or strollers is not possible, and accessible restrooms are also not available. The herb sale is accessible with a mobile ramp. Getting there is straightforward: The house is located at Altmarkt 24 in Cottbus, with parking available at Oberkirchplatz and in the Neustädter Platz 10 parking garage; from the train station, you can reach the museum by tram line 1 to Stadthalle and then walk a few minutes. ([brandenburgisches-apothekenmuseum.de](https://www.brandenburgisches-apothekenmuseum.de/?tour_month=2026-10))
Conclusion
This special exhibition is worth a visit for anyone who wants to not only understand but experience science. Those interested in the history of pharmacy, inventions, museum education, and historical spaces will find a well-founded and inspiring exhibition here. A visit promises knowledge, atmosphere, and an unusually vibrant perspective on the history of progress. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/sonderausstellung-wer-hats-erfunden-vielleicht-ein-apotheker-10/))
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