When can the special exhibition be visited?

The special exhibition is scheduled for October 16, 2026, during museum opening hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where is the exhibition taking place?

The exhibition takes place at the Brandenburg Pharmacy Museum at Altmarkt 24 in 03046 Cottbus.

Are there guided tours through the exhibition?

A detailed tour must be registered by phone with the pharmacy museum at 0355 23997.

What topics does the exhibition cover?

Topics include the production of beet sugar, the development of soda water, the isolation of morphine, early gas lighting systems, UHU adhesive, and Chlorodont toothpaste.

How long does the visit to the exhibition take?

The duration depends on the chosen tour. During a normal museum visit, the special exhibition is considered in a shorter form; detailed tours offer an in-depth engagement with the exhibits.

Is the exhibition suitable for groups?

Yes, detailed tours can be registered by phone for groups.

Pharmacy Exhibition Cottbus 2026

Name: Special Exhibition "Who Invented It? Maybe a Pharmacist!"
Start: 2026-10-16T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-16T16:00:00+02:00
Location: Brandenburgisches Apothekenmuseum

When the Pharmacy Lab Becomes the Workshop of the World

The special exhibition Who Invented It? Maybe a Pharmacist! at the Brandenburg Pharmacy Museum Cottbus tells of discoveries that have emerged from the research spirit of pharmacists. The focus is on the surprising connection between pharmacy, natural sciences, technology, and everyday culture.

From Medicine to Innovation

For centuries, pharmacies were not only places for the production of medicines but also workshops of knowledge. The exhibition takes visitors through three centuries of scientific and technological developments, showing how groundbreaking inventions arose from observation, experimentation, and artisanal precision.

Beet Sugar, Soda Water, and Morphine

The topics include the production of beet sugar, the development of soda water, and the isolation of morphine. Early gas lighting systems, UHU adhesive, and Chlorodont toothpaste also illustrate how closely pharmaceutical research is linked to industrial innovation and modern everyday life.

A Sensory Art Experience of Science History

The historical exhibition atmosphere of the pharmacy museum combines original rooms, materials, and objects to create a vivid examination of the work. Amidst vessels, laboratory utensils, and traces of past manufacturing techniques, an aesthetic experience emerges that connects scientific curiosity with cultural education.

Guided Tours and Cultural Education

A detailed guided tour of the special exhibition is available upon telephone registration. During the regular tour of the museum, the exhibition is presented in a shorter form. This offering is suitable for art and culture enthusiasts, as well as for groups and educational formats.

Conclusion: Science as a Surprising Discovery

The exhibition makes visible how often great inventions have emerged from inconspicuous laboratories. Visitors can expect an instructive, atmospheric art experience that intertwines the history of pharmacy, the history of technology, and everyday culture. Anyone wishing to rediscover the origins of familiar products should experience this special exhibition live at the Brandenburg Pharmacy Museum.