In 1992, thanks to the generosity of Mr. M.D. Moross of London and family,
Chaim Weizmann's laboratory and office were meticulously restored according to the original
1934 blueprints and period photographs of the laboratory. The laboratory
was rededicated in November 1994, marking the 45th anniversary of the
Weizmann Institute and the 120th anniversary of Chaim Weizmann's birth.
Visitors will
see the original laboratory equipment with which Chaim Weizmann worked.
An ancillary room now serves as a display area for various objects
of historical importance in Weizmann's life, such as his
original Ph.D. dissertation and diploma, his academic gown,
the doctor honoris causa scroll
from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem,
the ceremonial key to the Institute given to him during its opening ceremony,
and even some original samples (prepared and sealed by him)
of the Clostridium acetobutylicum Weizmann
bacteria. (The bacteria sporulated and could probably be revived even now.)
The walls are decorated with historical
photographs, as well as with blueprints of some chemical apparati
designed by Weizmann (such as the acetone-butanol catalytic reactor
mentioned earlier).
A video presentation on the founding of the Institute
can be viewed in the Laboratory. Visits to the laboratory are possible by pre-arrangement with the
Levinson Visitors Center.
