Who invented it? Pharmacy history as a fascinating artistic experience in Cottbus
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Who invented it? A fascinating journey into the pharmacy lab
The special exhibition Who invented it? Maybe a Pharmacist! at the Brandenburg Pharmacy Museum Cottbus opens up a surprising history of scientific progress. The focus is on scientific and technical developments that originated in pharmacies and the laboratories operated there.
Pharmacies as workshops of knowledge
For over three centuries, pharmacies were places of observation, experimentation, and invention. The exhibition shows how closely pharmacy, chemistry, the history of technology, and everyday culture are interconnected. Examples presented include the production of sugar from beets, the development of soda water, the isolation of morphine, early gas lighting systems, UHU glue, and Chlorodont toothpaste.
Historical rooms and sensory exhibition atmosphere
The Brandenburg Pharmacy Museum is located in the former Löwen Pharmacy at Cottbus Altmarkt. Historical apothecary, herb chamber, poison chamber, and galenic laboratory give the workshop view a unique spatial effect. Wood, glass, ceramics, and pharmaceutical equipment make history directly tangible and connect expert knowledge with aesthetic experience.
Cultural education through guidance and mediation
The museum visit takes place within the framework of tours. A detailed tour of the special exhibition must be registered by phone. Regular tours are offered Tuesday to Friday at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, as well as on weekends and holidays at 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM. Additionally, the museum provides knowledge about the history of pharmacy, medicinal plants, and historical pharmacy work.
Practical information for visiting the exhibition
The museum is located at Altmarkt 24 in Cottbus. Parking is available at Oberkirchplatz and in the parking garage Neustädter Platz 10. The tram line 1 from the train station goes to the Stadthalle stop; from there, the museum can be reached in a few minutes on foot. Due to the historical building structure, access to the exhibition rooms is not barrier-free. Wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers cannot be used there.
Conclusion: Experience the history of science up close
This exhibition makes visible how much research spirit was present in historical pharmacies and how inventions from the lab shaped our everyday lives. Visitors can expect an educational artistic experience between pharmacy history, historical objects, and authentic spatial impact. Anyone wishing to experience science, culture, and the silent poetry of materials should definitely visit the exhibition live.
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