Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella

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Florence, Italy

Historic Pharmacy

The Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, established in 1221 by Dominican friars in Florence, stands as the world's oldest continuously operating pharmacy and represents a unique intersection of monastic tradition, pharmaceutical history, and artisanal craftsmanship. The museum is h...

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About the Museum

Established

1221

Affiliated Institution

Independent (private company)

Collection Size

Dozens of historic objects and archives

Notable Exhibits

•Renaissance-era rooms
•Original production equipment
•Antique medicine books
•Historic pharmaceutical vessels

Exhibit Focus

traditional medicineapothecary historyherbal medicineTraditional MedicineHerbal MedicinePharmaceutical ChemistryApothecary History

Visiting Information

Opening Hours

Monday–Sunday 09:30–20:00

Admission Fee

Free

Booking

No advance booking required

Accessibility

Accessible main entry; historic rooms may have uneven floors

Quick Facts

Languages:Italian, English

Services:Self-guided tours, Luxury perfume and pharmacy shopping

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Visiting Information

Opening Hours

Monday–Sunday 09:30–20:00

Admission Fee

Free

Booking

No advance booking required

Accessibility

Accessible main entry; historic rooms may have uneven floors

Quick Facts

Languages:Italian, English

Services:Self-guided tours, Luxury perfume and pharmacy shopping

Contact Information

info@smnovella.com

Via della Scala, 16, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

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Getting There & Nearby

Transportation

Located near Santa Maria Novella train station, easily accessible

Nearby Attractions

•Santa Maria Novella Basilica
•Florence Cathedral
•Uffizi Gallery
•Ponte Vecchio

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