Basel

Switzerland

Historic "Zum Vorderen Sessel" building housing one of the world's largest pharmaceutical collections.

1 museum

Planning Tip

Limited accessibility due to historic architecture. Closed Mondays. Plan 2-3 hours for full visit.

City Highlights

Pharmacy Museum, University of Basel

Alchemist laboratory reconstruction

Antique pharmacy interiors

Quick Stats

Collection Items20,000+

Established1925

BuildingHistoric "Zum Vorderen Sessel"

Fun Facts

One of the world's largest pharmaceutical collections

Fully reconstructed alchemist's lab

Historic medieval building setting

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Pharmacy Museums in Basel

Discover pharmaceutical history and medical collections in Basel.

Pharmacy Museum of the University of Basel

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Located in the historic "Zum Vorderen Sessel" building, the museum contains one of the world's largest and most significant collections of pharmaceutical artifacts, including a fully reconstructed alchemist's lab, antique pharmacy interiors, instruments, manuscripts, and rare ceramics.

Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–17:00\nClosed Mondays

+41 61 207 48 11

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