Czech Pharmaceutical Museum
About This Museum
People come to the Czech Pharmaceutical Museum not just for history, but to step into the world of an 18th-century Baroque pharmacy that feels frozen in time. You'll find yourself surrounded by beautiful, hand-painted ceramic jars, intricate mortars and pestles, and a fascinating reconstruction of an old monastic dispensary. It’s a surprisingly intimate look at the art and science of healing from a bygone era. The experience is less about reading plaques and more about absorbing the unique atmosphere of this special place.
Collection Highlights
The star of the show is the stunning collection of Baroque and Classicist faïence from Dutch and German workshops—those gorgeous blue-and-white drug jars are everywhere. Don't miss the ornate prescription desk or the vast array of historic equipment used for preparing medicines, which really brings the apothecary's daily work to life.
Visitor Information
The museum is located within the magnificent Kuks Hospital complex, so it's easy to combine a visit here with exploring the rest of this architectural gem. Just check their website for seasonal opening hours before you go, as they can vary.
Architecture & Building
Housed in the historic Kuks Hospital, a grand Baroque complex designed by Giovanni Battista Alliprandi, the museum's setting is as impressive as its contents, with high ceilings and period details that perfectly complement the collection.
Contact & Location
Address: 544 43, Kuks, okres Trutnov, Královéhradecký kraj, Severovýchod, Česko
Phone: +420 495 067 580
Website: Visit Website
