Pharmacy Museum of the University of Basel
About This Museum
Stepping into the Pharmacy Museum feels like entering a hidden chapter of history, tucked away on a narrow Basel street. It all started back in the 1920s when the university decided to preserve these incredible artifacts, and now you can wander through rooms filled with the tools of ancient apothecaries and alchemists. I was completely captivated by the beautiful old mortars and pestles, intricate glass vessels, and even some mysterious-looking alchemy equipment—you can almost picture someone trying to create an elixir of life. The whole place has this wonderfully quiet, almost reverent atmosphere that makes you slow down and really look at everything.
Collection Highlights
The collection is amazing—you'll see gorgeous ceramic drug jars, delicate scales for measuring precious ingredients, and a full old-world pharmacy counter. The alchemy corner is particularly fascinating with its strange flasks and manuscripts.
Visitor Information
It's easy to find at Totengässlein 3 in the old town, and it's one of those perfect little museums you can enjoy without dedicating your whole day.
Architecture & Building
The museum is housed in a charming, creaky-floored building from the 15th century, so just being inside feels like part of the experience.
Contact & Location
Address: Pharmaziemuseum Universität Basel, 3, Totengässlein, Altstadt Grossbasel, Grossbasel, Basel, Basel-Stadt, 4051, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra
Phone: +41 61 207 48 11
Website: Visit Website
