Who invented it? at the Pharmacy Museum Cottbus: Discoveries from the Laboratory
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Who invented it? Maybe a pharmacist! – Discoveries from the Pharmacy Laboratory
How did historical pharmacies turn into workshops of knowledge? The special exhibition at the Brandenburg Pharmacy Museum Cottbus traces the investigative spirit of female and male pharmacists over three centuries and shows how closely pharmacy, natural sciences, and technical innovation are connected.
When the pharmacy becomes the laboratory of modernity
The exhibition focuses on scientific and technical developments that originated in pharmacy laboratories. Central topics 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 objects tell stories of curiosity, observation, and experimental practice as foundations of progress.
History of Science with Everyday Relevance
The curatorial perspective connects the history of pharmacy, the history of technology, and everyday culture. What seems self-evident today appears here as the result of historical research: products, processes, and materials are placed in their cultural context. This creates a vivid consideration of works that directly links scientific knowledge to daily life.
Aesthetic Experience in Historical Pharmacy Spaces
The Brandenburg Pharmacy Museum is located in the former Löwen Pharmacy at Cottbus’s old market and preserves historical functional spaces of a pharmacy around 1850. Drawers, vessels, laboratory equipment, and the characteristic arrangement of space create a special exhibition atmosphere. Between materiality, light, and historical architecture, the museum visit becomes a sensory art experience of the history of science and culture.
Guided Tours and Cultural Education
A detailed guided tour of the special exhibition must be booked by phone at the Pharmacy Museum. Regular museum tours take place from 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. During a regular tour, the special exhibition will only be briefly considered.
Conclusion: Experience the Spirit of Research Live
The exhibition makes visible how pharmaceutical work led to innovations that sustainably shaped science, technology, and everyday life. Art enthusiasts, families, and all those interested in medical, technical, and cultural history can expect an enlightening aesthetic experience in extraordinary historical spaces. A visit on-site opens a lively perspective on the history of invention.
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