Explore The World of Molecular Biology in our free tours.

We are open for visits one day every week.

Visits are only available through pre-booked tours only and are suitable for school groups or those who are just curious. Visits are best enjoyed by those aged 14 years or over.

The guided tours are regularly offered in German, upon request also in English.

By visiting the EMBL Campus you agree with our terms & conditions.

two young women exploring the exhibition by looking at flaps introducing research organisms

Book a guided tour

Are you curious about molecular biology and EMBL? We invite you to visit us and explore the exhibition on our guided tour for the public. Your visit will span two hours and is suitable for everyone above 14 years. No background in biology needed!

Information for teachers

Are you a teacher looking to offer your pupils an inspiring out-of-the-classroom experience? For specific information on our school tours, complementary workshops and the booking request, press the button on the right.

Themed tours

Four special interest themes are woven into the exhibition. You can explore those themes and discover how they are connected to EMBL research via your own mobile device during your visit.

a symbol of a highlighted dividing cell among other cells representing the cancer theme of the exhibition

Cancer

Genetic mutations, heredity, environment and lifestyle all play a part in causing and progressing cancer.

a cloud with zeros and ones plus and networking symbol representing the big data theme of the exhibition

Big Data

Data science and artificial intelligence techniques are bringing new biological insights.

a symbol of a sprouting tree representing the evolution theme of the exhibition

Evolution

Genetic changes have driven the evolution of species over billions of years.

two speech bubbles looking like puzzle pieces representing science and society theme of the exhibition

Science & Society

Biological research can bring enormous benefits in treating disease, but it also raises significant ethical questions.

Facilities & Accessibility

You will find accessible toilets adjacent to the World of Molecular Biology. An accessible elevator connects the two floors of the exhibition.

All visits are in the form of booked tours, in either German or English, led by a member of staff who can accommodate the specific needs of your group.

At present, there is no publicly available catering on the EMBL Heidelberg campus.

If you have any specific needs or would like to discuss our facilities, please contact: exhibition@embl.org

Getting here

The World of Molecular Biology is situated in the EMBL Imaging Centre, which is shown on the EMBL Heidelberg campus map. Please see EMBL Heidelberg’s advice on travel to the campus.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Questions about the booking process or your stay with us? Find the answers in our FAQs.

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