Microbes in calming blue purple gradient colours
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5 November 2024 | 10:00 - 18:00

Bakteriopolis, Travelling exhibition

Technische Universität Dresden, BAM (Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung- und prüfung)

Step into "Bakteriopolis" — a travelling exhibition that unveils the fascinating world of microbes and their crucial role in life on Earth.

Bakteriopolis: The Hidden World of Microbes invites you for a journey through themed stations to see how tiny organisms shape global cycles, contribute to food production, medicine, and waste management. Explore how multicellularity empowers bacteria to thrive in diverse environments. Learn more about microcosmic communities like water kefir and spirulina. 

Experience bacterial cell structures through an augmented reality app created with the Interactive Media Lab Dresden. Meet the Microbe of the Year, Electronema, and learn how it conducts electricity through long chains, showcasing microscopic teamwork. Fun for all ages, 'Bakteriopolis' also features interactive activities like bacteria crafts, coloring pages, and children's books. Visit us and unlock the captivating secrets of the microbial world!

  • Registration not required. 
  • The event takes place in front of the Museum für Naturkunde.
  • Wheelchair accessible. 

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  • Registration not required. 
  • The event takes place in front of the Museum für Naturkunde.
  • Wheelchair accessible. 
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