When does the special exhibition take place?

The special exhibition is announced for November 6, 2026, at the Brandenburg Pharmacy Museum Cottbus.

Where is the exhibition located?

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

What topics will be shown?

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

Are there guided tours of the exhibition?

A detailed guided tour must be registered by telephone at the Brandenburg Pharmacy Museum.

What is the entrance fee?

Entrance fees are based on the current museum prices of the Brandenburg Pharmacy Museum.

How long does the visit take?

A binding visit duration is not specified. The exhibition can be visited as part of a regular museum tour or in detail with a guided tour.

Pharmacy Exhibition Cottbus

Name: Special Exhibition "Who invented it? Perhaps a pharmacist!"
Start: 2026-11-06
End: 2026-11-06T23:59:00+01:00
Location: Brandenburgisches Apothekenmuseum

Who invented it? Perhaps a pharmacist! – Discoveries from the pharmacy laboratory

The Brandenburg Pharmacy Museum Cottbus is dedicating its new special exhibition to the surprising history of scientific and technical developments from the pharmacy laboratory. Under the title Who invented it? Perhaps a pharmacist!, a fascinating view opens up on pharmacies as historical workshops of knowledge.

Pharmacies as places of research

For centuries, the tasks of pharmacists were not limited to the production and dispensing of medicines. Their workplaces combined practical healing arts, scientific observation, and technical experimentation. The exhibition makes visible how curiosity, craftsmanship, and a spirit of research led to innovations.

Three centuries full of inventions

The exhibition presents examples from three centuries of scientific and technical development. Topics include the production of sugar from beets, the creation of soda water, and the isolation of morphine. Early gas lighting systems and well-known products such as UHU glue and Chlorodont toothpaste are also the focus of the exhibit.

Experiencing the history of science sensually

Historical vessels, laboratory utensils, and evidence of pharmaceutical practice illustrate the material culture of the pharmacy field. The exhibition atmosphere transitions from traditional formulations to modern innovation, connecting cultural history with scientific education. An illustrative art experience in the broader sense emerges: Not painting or sculpture are at the center, but objects, processes, and ideas that significantly shaped everyday life.

Guided tours and cultural education

A detailed guided tour of the special exhibition is possible with prior telephone registration at the Brandenburg Pharmacy Museum. During the regular tour of the museum, the special exhibition will be covered in a shorter form. Thus, the curation combines historical contextualization with an understandable communication of scientific connections.

Conclusion: An exhibition for curious explorers

The special exhibition offers a new perspective on the history of pharmacy, technology, and scientific innovation. Visitors will experience how closely pharmacy, laboratory, and history of invention are interconnected. Those interested in the history of science, medicine, everyday culture, and the aesthetic experience of historical objects should discover this unique art experience live at the Brandenburg Pharmacy Museum Cottbus.