Pharmacy Museum University of Basel

The Pharmacy Museum of the University of Basel is located in Basel, Switzerland, in the historic 'Zum Sessel' house in the old town. Its permanent exhibition presents the history of remedies and their production from antiquity to the present day. The museum houses one of the world's largest and most significant collections of pharmacy-historical objects, covering scientific, art-historical and folkloric aspects. It also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The museum offers guided tours and workshops for school classes, including a hand cream workshop where students learn about the history of pharmacy and fill their own cream into a tube. Children can explore the history of remedies and their production.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90 min
  • Barrier free: No
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Tours and demonstrations
    • Entrance fee: 10 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00; closed on Mondays and public holidays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00-17:00
Wednesday
10:00-17:00
Thursday
10:00-17:00
Friday
10:00-17:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
10:00-17:00

Admission fees

10 CHF
Adult admission
7 CHF
Reduced admission
0 CHF
Free admission on the first Saturday of each month (Happy Day)

Contact

Webpage
pharmaziemuseum.ch
Email
info@pharmaziemuseum.ch
Address
Totengässlein 3, 4051 Basel

Access

Nearby stops

  • Basel, Marktplatz150 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Basel SBB
11m
Olten
41m
Bern
1h 12m
Zürich HB
1h 17m
Luzern
1h 22m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?
    The entrance can only be reached via stairs. With prior telephone registration, step-free access to the temporary exhibition is possible via an alternative entrance, but the permanent exhibition is only reachable via stairs without a stair lift. There is no wheelchair-accessible toilet.
  • Can I bring my dog into the museum?
    Official assistance dogs are permitted in the museum. All other dogs cannot be brought into the museum.
  • Does the museum have a library?
    Yes, the museum houses a scientific reference library on pharmacy and related sciences. It is a reference library (no lending) and can only be used by appointment. Use of the library is free of charge.
  • Does the ticket also grant access to another museum?
    Yes, the ticket is also valid for the Anatomical Museum of the University of Basel. It entitles you to one entry to both museums and is valid on the same or the following opening day.
  • Are guided tours offered?
    Yes, public guided tours take place on the first Sunday of each month at 2 pm, with a limited number of participants. Private guided tours and tours for school classes are also available by arrangement.

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