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Historical Sites of Chemistry

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Historical Sites of Chemistry

Since 1999, the GDCh has been highlighting sites where the history of chemistry was made through its “Historic Sites of Chemistry” initiative. Places where important scientists worked are honoured as lasting memorial sites. This keeps chemistry’s cultural heritage alive and brings it more strongly to the attention of the public. Discover the honoured sites and explore the stories behind them.

The future needs its origins

With the ‘Historische Stätten der Chemie’ programme, we bring the history of chemistry to life. Immerse yourself in history – discover the honoured sites and the stories behind the places.
List of Historic Sites of Chemistry

General information

Are you interested in the “Historic Sites of Chemistry” programme? We have compiled some basic information for you.
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15 Years of Historic Sites of Chemistry

Here, Christoph Meinel reviews the first 15 years of our successful “Historic Sites of Chemistry” programme.
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Advisory Board

Historical Sites Commission: Christoph Meinel, Regensburg Fred Heiker, Markkleeberg Carsten Reinhardt, Bielefeld Gisela Boeck, Rostock Wolfram Koch, Hünstetten

Award coming soon

Georg-Speyer-Haus, Frankfurt am Main

The Georg-Speyer-Haus in Frankfurt am Main will soon be designated a Historic Site of Chemistry. It is a particularly notable example of the close links between chemical, medical and biomedical research.
Flyer Georg-Speyer-Haus

Latest award-winning site:

The König Building of TU Dresden with its historic dye collection

2023 – The König Building
2023 – The König Building
2023 − The König Building
2023 − The König Building
2023 – The König Building
2023 – The König Building
2023 – The König Building
2023 – The König Building
2023 – The König Building
2023 – The König Building
2023 – The König Building
2023 – The König Building
2023 – The König Building
2023 – The König Building
2023 − The König Building
2023 − The König Building
2023 – The König Building
2023 – The König Building

Your contact for “Historic Sites”

Do you have questions about a historic site? Write to me – I’ll be happy to help.
Ralph Wieneke
Ralph Wieneke

Dr. Ralph Wieneke

Chemistry – (Y)Our Passion, (Y)Our commitment

r.wieneke@gdch.de
+49 69 7917 311