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Experience science firsthand

DNA visitors' laboratory

Under the guidance of early career scientists, everyone is invited to carry out their own experiments in the DNA visitors' laboratory and to handle a pipette and other laboratory equipment used in molecular biology.

Take part in our open programmes or book a course for a group. Our courses and programmes are usually held in German, but can be held in English on request. Feel free to contact us!

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Understanding genetic research

The flattened white sphere, which appears to float under the ceiling of the entrance hall, is the first eye-catcher when you enter the Deutsches Museum. This "UFO" is the DNA visitors' laboratory. Here, everyone can slip into a white lab coat and carry out their own molecular biology experiments under expert guidance. In various courses, you can, for example, isolate your own DNA, carry out an antibody test or solve a fictitious crime using a genetic fingerprint. Participants learn how to use pipettes and other laboratory equipment and discover interesting facts about cell biology, heredity and genetic engineering.

You can book these offers (English on request):

  • Workshop

Who did it? Genetic fingerprint with PCR

  • DNA Visitors' Lab
  • Schoolchildren, years 13–16, Adults, Young people
  • Course fee: 160 € excluding museum admission
  • 18 persons (max.), duration: 3 hours
  • Workshop

Contagious! Detecting antigens.

  • DNA Visitors' Lab
  • Schoolchildren, years 13–16, Adults, Young people
  • Course fee: 120 € excluding museum admission
  • 18 persons (max.), duration: 2 hours
  • Workshop

Your DNA. Isolate it and take it home!

  • DNA Visitors' Lab
  • Schoolchildren, years 13–16, Adults, Young people
  • Course fee: 80 € excluding museum admission
  • 18 perons (max.), duration: 1 hour

Good to know:

  • Programmes and courses are usually held in German. If you are interested in an English-language course, please contact us.
  • The DNA visitors' laboratory is located in the entrance area and floats above the auditorium. Access is via a staircase (see photo above). Unfortunately, our barrier-free access lift is currently broken, we are working on repairing it.
  • Regular open programme: 5 € participation fee plus museum admission - tickets available at the ticket offices and information desk.
  • Offers for groups - bookable at the visitor service, for costs see the respective programme
“Here you can experience research in the laboratory and learn interesting facts about cell biology, heredity and genetic engineering. ”
Margherita Kemper, Curator Life Science and Head of DNA Visitor Laboratory

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Thank you

The DNA visitors' laboratory would like to thank the biotechnology company Roche for its support

Contact for bookable programmes

  • Besucherservice


    Das Team für alle Fragen rund um Ihren Besuch an allen Münchner Standorten

    Museumsinsel 1
    80538 München

    Telephone +49 89 2179 333
    Email visitorservice@deutsches-museum.de

    Wir sind für Sie erreichbar:

    • Montag bis Donnerstag von 9 bis 15 Uhr
    • Freitag von 9 bis 12 Uhr

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