Bakteriopolis - The hidden world of microbes

Bakteriopolis: The hidden world of microbes

Bakteriopolis transforms an existing TU Dresden overseas container into an interactive experience that appeals to visitors of all ages. The exhibition highlights the ubiquity of bacteria and presents their diverse abilities.

Highlights of the exhibition:

• Multicellularity in bacteria: Aspects of multicellularity in bacteria are illustrated using vivid examples such as the production of water kefir or the current-conducting functions of cable bacteria.
• Hands-on stations: Various hands-on stations, including an interactive exploration of the family tree of life, microscopy and craft activities, offer visitors of all ages an insight into the microcosm of bacteria.

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Further information:
Bakteriopolis exhibition catalog
Bakteriopolis Flyer

Bakteriopolis as a guest at the COSMO Science Forum Dresden

From March 24 to May 12, 2026 , the COSMO Science Forum in the Kulturpalast in the heart of Dresden will be transformed into a living world of microbes. Our Bakteriopolis exhibition will be expanded and presented for the first time in a spacious exhibition space in the city center. This opens up new opportunities for additional exhibits and interactive stations that will inspire visitors to discover the hidden world of bacteria. The focus is on vivid illustrations of bacterial lifestyles and everyday references as well as numerous hands-on stations. The exhibition is complemented by bacterial models from the German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures GmbH (DSMZ).

Bakteriopolis will also be open on the following dates

⏰ 2 1.06, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the Botanical Garden for Botanical Garden Week

⏰ 2 6.06, 5 - 10 pm on the TU Dresden campus for the Dresden Science Night

Bacteriopolis on the road

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This year, the traveling exhibition is making a trip to the south of Germany. Bakteriopolis will open directly in front of the Forum Schwanenthalerhöhe in Munich from July 10 to 19, daily from 10:00 to 18:00. A special highlight is the participation in the Munich Science Days.

In Freiburg, the exhibition will be open from October 12 to October 23, Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 16:00 .

In November, the Bakteriopolis container in Tübingen will be open to visitors from November 1 to 8.

Discover the fascinating world of microorganisms - live, interactively and directly on site! Are you interested in looking after the exhibition on site, or do you know someone who is? We look forward to hearing from you!

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Research Associate

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Dr. Christin Baumgärtel

Science communication, project management Bakteriopolis

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General Microbiology

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Visiting address:

Biologiegebäude, Room 134 Zellescher Weg 20b

01217 Dresden

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Funding information:
Bakteriopolis was created as part of the DFG-funded priority area SPP2389 "Emergent Functions of Bacterial Multicellularity" and is funded until January 2029.