Discover the invisible inhabitants that populate our world – small, fascinating and full of surprises.

Bacteria are among the oldest and most diverse life forms on Earth. They live almost everywhere: in the air, in water, in soil, and even on and in our bodies. Because bacteria are extremely small, they usually remain hidden from view. Nevertheless, they perform vital functions: they break down organic material (for example, plant remains in a compost heap), aid digestion, enable food production, and play an important role in research, medicine, and the environment. In this exhibition, you will learn about their amazing abilities and discover how they live together in complex communities. Bacteria rarely live alone. They exchange nutrients and chemical signals, cooperate, and adapt to their environment together. This close collaboration gives rise to complex structures—bacterial cities that, in their organization and division of labor, resemble human metropolises.

The exhibition is aimed at all science enthusiasts and is free of charge.