Who Invented It? History of Science at the Brandenburg Pharmacy Museum Cottbus

Event: Special Exhibition "Who Invented It? Maybe a Pharmacist!" in Brandenburgisches Apothekenmuseum, Altmarkt 24, 03046 Cottbus on 5. October 2026

Date and Time

5. October 2026

Location

Cottbus
03 Cottbus, Deutschland

Price

8,00 €
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About this Event

Exhibitions & Museums

Mood

Relaxed

Venue Type

Inside

When pharmacies become workshops of knowledge

The special exhibition "Who Invented It? Maybe a Pharmacist!" at the Brandenburg Pharmacy Museum Cottbus offers a surprising view of the history of scientific and technical innovations. The focus is on discoveries from three centuries that emerged from pharmaceutical research, observation, and experimental zeal.

Spirit of inquiry between pharmacy and everyday life

The exhibition narrates pharmacies as laboratories of progress. Presented examples include the production of beet sugar, the development of soda water, the isolation of morphine, early gas lighting systems, UHU glue, and Chlorodont toothpaste. The exhibition connects the history of science, the history of technology, and everyday culture into a vivid exploration of works.

Historical rooms with a sensual exhibition atmosphere

The Brandenburg Pharmacy Museum is located in the former Löwen Pharmacy at Cottbus’ Old Market. The dispensary, herb chamber, poison room, and galenic laboratory convey the working world of a pharmacy around 1850. Wood, glass, ceramics, and historical tools provide a special spatial effect during the tour, making the history of pharmacy directly experienceable as an aesthetic experience.

Cultural education and in-depth guided tours

A detailed guided tour of the special exhibition is available by phone registration. The museum is unveiled through guided tours and is aimed at culture-interested visitors, school classes, and groups. The combination of authentic collection, historical context, and museum education makes the visit an enlightening artistic experience of knowledge.

Practical tips for visiting the museum

The museum is located at Altmarkt 24 in Cottbus. Parking is available at Oberkirchplatz and in the parking garage Neustädter Platz 10. From the train station, tram line 1 leads to the Stadthalle stop; from there, the museum is reachable in a few minutes on foot. Due to the historical building structure, the exhibition rooms are not accessible for people in wheelchairs.

Conclusion: Experience the history of science live

This special exhibition shows how closely pharmacy, chemistry, technology, and everyday culture are interconnected. Those interested in inventiveness, historical spaces, and cultural education will experience a concentrated and surprisingly vibrant exhibition at the Brandenburg Pharmacy Museum. A visit is worthwhile, as spaces, objects, and stories unfold their full impact only through direct exploration of the works.

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