When does the special exhibition take place?

The special exhibition can be experienced on November 13, 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.

How much is the admission?

The admission price for the museum visit is €8.

Is there a detailed guided tour of the special exhibition?

Yes, a detailed guided tour of the special exhibition must be registered by phone with the Brandenburg Pharmacy Museum.

Is the museum accessible for people with disabilities?

The historical exhibition rooms are not accessible for people with disabilities due to the building structure. Access with a wheelchair, walker, or stroller to the exhibition rooms is not possible.

What topics does the exhibition cover?

The exhibition covers scientific and technical developments from the pharmacy laboratory, including beet sugar, soda water, morphine, early gas lighting, UHU glue, and Chlorodont toothpaste.

Discover the Pharmacy as a Laboratory: Experience the History of Science in Cottbus Up Close

Name: Special Exhibition “Who Invented It? Perhaps a Pharmacist!”
Start: 2026-11-13
End: 2026-11-13T23:59:00+01:00
Location: Brandenburgisches Apothekenmuseum

Who Invented It? Perhaps a Pharmacist! – Discoveries from the Pharmacy Laboratory

The Brandenburg Pharmacy Museum Cottbus dedicates its special exhibition “Who Invented It? Perhaps a Pharmacist!” to the scientific and technical developments that arose from the innovative spirit of pharmacists. On November 13, 2026, the exhibition invites visitors on an illustrative journey through three centuries of scientific and pharmaceutical history.

Pharmacies as Workshops of Knowledge

Long before modern research laboratories were established, pharmacies were places of experimentation, observation, and production. The exhibition shows how closely pharmacy, chemistry, the history of technology, and everyday culture are interconnected. The focus is on inventions and processes that transitioned from the pharmacy laboratory into daily life.

From Beet Sugar to Toothpaste

Presented examples include the production of beet sugar, the development of soda water, the isolation of morphine, early systems of gas lighting, UHU glue, and Chlorodont toothpaste. The exhibits illustrate how pharmaceutical knowledge gave rise to industrial products, medical applications, and familiar everyday items.

Historical Rooms and Sensory Experience of Works

The exhibition is housed in the Brandenburg Pharmacy Museum, located in the former Löwen Pharmacy at Cottbus’ Altmarkt. Historical pharmacy rooms, work tools, and museum objects create a unique exhibition atmosphere. Between the dispensary, laboratory, and traditional materials, the aesthetic experience of the museum visit is intertwined with solid cultural education.

Guided Tour of Pharmacy and Science History

A detailed guided tour of the special exhibition must be registered by phone at the pharmacy museum. The regular museum tour includes the exhibition in a shorter form. Additionally, there are audio guides in English and Polish as well as educational offers on the history of pharmacy and historical pharmacy work available.

Conclusion: Science Becomes Tangibly Experienceable in the Museum

“Who Invented It? Perhaps a Pharmacist!” offers a surprising insight into the history of inventions and shows how curiosity, knowledge of medicinal plants, chemical processes, and craftsmanship have shaped the modern world. Anyone wishing to experience the history of science, culture, and historical spaces with all senses should definitely discover this unique artistic experience at the Brandenburg Pharmacy Museum Cottbus live.