Pharmaceutical Museum Lisbon (Museu da Farmácia)

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Lisbon, Portugal
Independent Museum

The Museu da Farmácia opened in June 1996 in Lisbon, established to preserve the history of the Portuguese pharmaceutical profession following a 1981 initiative by the National Association of Pharmacies. The museum represents over 5,000 years of health history with a collection of over 15,000 pieces...

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About the Museum

Established

1996

Affiliated Institution

National Association of Pharmacies (ANF), Portugal

Collection Size

Several thousand objects including rare pharmacy jars, instruments, and historical documents

Notable Exhibits

  • 18th-century Portuguese apothecary reconstruction
  • Art Nouveau pharmacy interior
  • Traditional Chinese pharmacy from Macau
  • NASA Space Shuttle medicine kits

Exhibit Focus

Portuguese pharmacy historyglobal pharmacy artifactstraditional medicine practicesspace pharmacologyTraditional MedicinePharmaceutical ChemistryMedical HistoryPharmacy PracticeHerbal MedicinePharmaceutical ManufacturingMedical InstrumentsApothecary History

Visiting Information

Opening Hours

THE PHARMACY MUSEUM IN LISBON WILL BE CLOSED FROM JULY 14TH TO SEPTEMBER 7TH , AND WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO VISIT DURING THIS PERIOD. Monday: 10:00-13:00 | 14:00-18:00 (last entry: 12:30 | 17:30) Tuesday to Friday: 10:00-18:00 (last entry: 17:30) Saturdays: 10:00-13:00 | 14:00-18:00 (last entry: 12:30 | 17:30) Closed: Sundays; January 1st, December 24th, 25th and 31st.

Admission Fee

€8.00 adults; €5 reduced (students/seniors). Free for children under 5.

Booking

Groups can arrange guided tours in multiple languages. Group visits: Public and schools, by prior appointment.

Accessibility

Fully wheelchair accessible with elevators between floors. Audio guides and Braille materials for visually impaired.

Quick Facts

Languages:Portuguese, English, Spanish
Services:Guided tours, Audio guides, Braille materials

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Contact Information

R. Mal. Saldanha 1, 1249-069 Lisboa, Portugal

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Getting There & Nearby

Transportation

Metro: Baixa-Chiado station. Bus: 28E tram line. Located near Miradouro de Santa Catarina and accessible via Elevador da Bica funicular.

Nearby Attractions

  • Chiado Shopping District
  • Carmo Convent
  • Santa Justa Elevator
  • Rossio Square

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