10 Jul 2026
19 Jul 2026

Microbiology roadshow

Bakteriopolis

  • Friday, 7/10/2026 – Sunday, 7/19/2026

Event location
Forum Schwanthalerhöhe, Munich

Public event

Target audience
public

Experience the hidden world of microbes in “Bakteriopolis,” a repurposed shipping container created by TU Dresden for visitors of all ages. The interactive exhibition illustrates that bacteria are found everywhere and possess a wide range of abilities.

Exhibition highlights:
  • Multicellularity in Bacteria: Using water kefir and electricity-conducting cable bacteria as examples, the exhibition shows how these microorganisms work together as a group.

  • Hands-on stations: Here, visitors can explore the tree of life, look through microscopes themselves, and take part in various craft activities to gain insight into the microcosm.

Exhibition details

Meet Researchers from TUM

On-site, researchers from TUM, LMU, and the Helmholtz Zentrum München will provide exciting insights into current microbiological research and answer questions. On July 13 and 14, meet researchers from the research groups in

  • Environmental Microbiology (Prof. Dr. Michael Schloter – Helmholtz Munich)
  • Microbiome Core Facility (PD Dr. Klaus Neuhaus – ZIEL Institute for Food and Health)

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Additional information
How to find us
  • Venue: Forum Schwanthalerhöhe, Theresienhöhe 5, 80339 Munich
Event overview
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