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Pharmaceutical Museum and its collection

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The Museu da Farmácia (the Pharmaceutical Museum) is a museum in Lisbon that is housed in the building of the National Pharmacy Association, in Santa Catarina. The collection of this pharmacy museum represents 5000 years of health history and is made up of many pieces of diverse geographical origin, including Egypt, Rome and Mesopotamia. Highlights are the reconstruction of four pharmacies, such as a pharmacy Macau, and an 18th century portable pharmacy. Furthermore, the museum exhibits various machines and devices used by pharmacists to make medicines.

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Pharmaceutical Museum
Rua Marechal Saldanha, 1
1249-069 Lisbon

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Opening hours

Monday
10:00 – 19:00
Tuesday
10:00 – 19:00
Wednesday
10:00 – 19:00
Thursday
10:00 – 19:00
Friday
10:00 – 19:00
Saturday
14:00 – 19:00
Sunday Closed

December 24, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm (last entry: 2:00 pm)
December 31, 10h00-14h30 (last entry: 14h)
Easter Sunday, December 25th and January 1st - closed
Group visits: Public and Schools, by appointment.

Admission

0 – 2Free
18+€6.50
65+€4.50
Lisboa Card 20% discount
Family€18.00
Students€4.50

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Location & Map

Rua Marechal Saldanha, 1, Lisbon

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Pharmaceutical Museum in Lisbon, Portugal offers visitors a look into the history of pharmacy and medicine. Located in the historic Santa Catarina neighborhood, the museum displays a collection of old pharmaceutical equipment, medicines, and artifacts. While some visitors appreciate the historical value and find the exhibits informative, others note that the museum is relatively small and can be explored in a short time. The antique pharmacy cabinets and vintage medicine bottles are often mentioned as highlights. However, some reviewers point out that the information provided is mostly in Portuguese, which can be a drawback for international visitors. The staff is generally described as friendly, though the level of engagement may vary. Overall, the museum provides an interesting glimpse into pharmaceutical history, but may not appeal to everyone due to its specialized focus and limited scope.

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