The Robert Koch Museum in Wolsztyn

The Robert Koch Museum in Wolsztyn is one of the three branches of the Regional Museum in Wolsztyn, established in 1996 in a building dating back to 1842–1846, which originally served as a hospital for the poor. The museum's exhibition is entirely dedicated to the German physician and Nobel Prize laureate Robert Koch, who lived and worked here between 1872 and 1880. Visitors can find numerous artifacts related to his work, including a bust of Koch by Jerzy Winkler, a microscope from his time, as well as historic furniture and copies of documents from the archives of Humboldt University in Berlin. The museum also supports the promotion of achievements in microbiology, pharmacology, and pulmonology through the Robert Koch Foundation and Scientific Association, which organizes symposia and conferences. Notably, the Association collaborates with the Robert Koch Institute in Berlin, highlighting the international nature of research in this field. Architecturally, the museum building, with its historical elements, is an important part of local identity and serves as a testament to the development of medicine in the 19th century. Culturally, the museum plays a vital role in educating the public about Robert Koch's life and achievements, as well as the impact of his work on modern medicine.