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Apotheken-Museum

Discover the Rich History of Pharmacy

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Step into one of Germany's most extensive private collections of medical and pharmaceutical artifacts. Explore 13 thoughtfully curated rooms filled with rare items from the renowned Adler Pharmacy, revealing the fascinating evolution of pharmacy practices over the centuries. This museum invites you to experience history in a new light.

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The collection at the Pharmacy Museum in Dortmund includes historical items from the Adler Pharmacy, which dates back to the 14th century.

Quick Facts

Founded: 2000
Website: apotheken-museum.de
Phone: +49 231 84010076

Guided Story

Have you ever wondered about the stories behind the medicines you take? Right here, these rooms tell tales of ancient remedies and the evolution of pharmacy. Turn around and look at those old pharmacy cabinets. They're from the Adler Pharmacy, which dates back to the 14th century. Imagine pharmacists of the past grinding herbs and roots to create cures. Did you know that back then, they weren't just pharmacists? They were also alchemists and chemists. Let this collection inspire you as you journey through the art and science of pharmacy history.