Pharmacy Museum of the University of Basel

This museum is pretty nice and has a wonderful collection of medicaments and pharmaceutical equipment. It covers the history of medicine from the antiquity to the 20th century, mostly in Europe but also a little bit in China. The most emphasis is put on the 16th to 19th century, as that’s when most exhibits were created. This place is worth recommending also to the fans of maiolica and faience. There is a wonderful room exhibiting Italian, French, German, and even Swiss faience, all well explained in the audioguide. Swiss faience is uncommon in European museums, so it is worth taking a look if you are interested in pottery. The museum shop was also very nice and offers thematic souvenirs like herbal tea or beeswax soap. There are few labels in English but it didn’t inconvenience me in the slightest, as there is a free audioguide that you can take from the ticket office. The ticket to this museum also gives you access to the anatomy museum in Basel.

Really interesting museum for anyone interested in medical history. You'll want at least an hour here, but could spend hours with the audio guide and exhibits.

A fun place to wander with all sorts of curiosities. Unfortunately all the English audio guides were out. There are limited English captions on the exhibits unfortunately, although most rooms have English language plasticised placards. We paid half price with a Basel card so €4. Not a very friendly guy at reception. We spent about an hour here.

Great little museum about the history of drugs.

This museum is quite hidden, but that also means it‘s quiet which I like. This place has a lot of knowledge to be read and to be discovered. They also arrange many factors inside. If you like to read, this place is for you

Good and interesting museum. I visited it during Museums Nacht. I would recommend to come here when there's no so many people here. You can also buy interesting drinks here or snacks, I don't know, was it only one day or permanent option.

Really interesting things, information and the halls of the exhibitions have a lot of space to walk. They have audio guides that you can use on your own pace. Try the honey candies at the end of the tour, they are ready tasty!

As a pharmacist, I can say that this is the most comprehensive pharmacy museum I have ever visited. The historical atmosphere, carefully preserved instruments, and beautifully arranged displays truly bring the past of pharmacy to life. My sincere thanks to everyone who contributes to keeping this remarkable heritage alive and accessible to visitors.