Bakteriopolis - The hidden world of microbes

Wanderausstellung Bakteriopolis im Stadtzentrum von Dresden
Verschiedene Bakterienkolonien in der Wanderausstellung Bakteriopolis
Rekonstruktion einer grampositiven Bakterienzelle von Original SOMSO® Modelle, ausgestellt in Wanderausstellung Bakteriopolis
Kuschelmikroben von Giant Microbes in Wanderausstellung Bakteriopolis
Möbelstücke der Wanderausstellung Bakteriopolis
Modell eines Kefirkristalls von Original SOMSO® Modelle, ausgestellt in Wanderausstellung Bakteriopolis
Außenansicht von Wanderausstellung Bateriopolis
Postkarten von Bakterienkolonien auf mobilen Sitzgelegenheiten der Wanderausstellung Bakteriopolis
Besucher:innen der Wanderausstellung Bakteriopolis zu den Excellence Days der TUD 2025
Geöffnete Wanderausstellung Bakteriopolis, Besucher:innen im Gespräch über Exponate

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.

For more information, follow us on Instagram @bakteriopolis

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

Bakteriopolis exhibition catalog

Bakteriopolis Flyer

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Dr. Christin Baumgärtel

Science communication, project management Bakteriopolis

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General Microbiology

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Institut für Mikrobiologie, Room 134 Zellescher Weg 20b

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Last modified: Dec 10, 2025