Stephenson's Pharmacy

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(88 reviews)
Cairo, Egypt
historic pharmacy (still operating)

Century-old pharmacy dating from 1899, preserving original Victorian-era pharmacy fixtures and equipment

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About the Museum

Established

1899

Affiliated Institution

Independent (Samman family ownership since 1940s)

Collection Size

Extensive collection of original pharmacy artifacts

Exhibit Focus

pharmacy_practicepharmaceutical_historyapothecary_historypharmaceutical_manufacturing

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Opening Hours

Operating pharmacy hours

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42 Abdel Khalek Tharwat St.، DOWNTOWN، Abdeen, Cairo Governorate 4282021, Egypt

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