Virtual Tour
Take a sneak peek into the exhibition!
Our vibrant, interactive permanent exhibition celebrates molecular biology with a focus on the work, people, and technologies of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL). A combination of images, animations, film, and interactive games will take you on an exciting journey through the inner workings of life at all scales.
The World of Molecular Biology in numbers
Visit us
Visit us and explore the World of Molecular Biology!
We offer school visits for young learners as of the age of 14 years as well as visits for the public (aged 14+). Visits are only available through pre-booked tours. The tours are currently offered in German (upon request in English) and are free of charge.
The exhibition
The World of Molecular Biology offers a fun, exciting and educational experience. Three sections deliver content through a variety of media.
Spirit of EMBL
Meet our scientists and be curious with us!
This section introduces you to EMBL. We briefly revisit the history of our organization and highlight what makes us tick: excellent research, training, and collaboration. But most of all, we want you to meet our people, learn what motivates our researchers and share their enthusiasm about the wonders of the molecular world!
Life is Amazing
Join a journey of scales from tiny to big!
The main section is a vibrant discovery space arranged around a central exhibition structure and set up in front of The Window of Wonder, a gigantic LED screen showing beautiful scientific images. Selected EMBL research examples are woven into a narrative of scale that takes you on a journey from genomes to ecosystems.
Seeing is Understanding
Experience the power of imaging!
Newest imaging technologies shine a light (and electrons) on yet unseen processes that define life in health and disease. We invite you to peek inside the heart of the EMBL Imaging Centre where innovative microscopes capture the most minute protein structures and the most fragile processes within our bodies.
Our donors
Generous contributions from public and private donors in Germany have made it possible to bring The World of Molecular Biology to life. We would like to thank all those whose contributions have been essential to our efforts to inspire and engage:
Additional thanks to the EMBL Endowment Foundation and Friends of EMBL for supporting the exhibition.
More information
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Contact us
Dorothea Deschermeier
Consultant (external)
Pooja Joshi
Education and Exhibition Officer