In the centre of the old town of Basel you can find the house ‘Zum Sessel'. It is the former residence and workshop of the printer Johannes Froben, where his friends Paracelsus, Erasmus, Holbein and Dürer were regular guests. The museum showcases historical European and overseas pharmaceuticals, amulets, laboratory equipment, beautiful ceramics, instruments, house and travel first aid kits, books, art and handicrafts. In addition, several reconstructed pharmaceutical laboratories from the 16th, 18th and early 19th century can be visited. The Pharmacy Museum is part of theUniversity ofBasel and hosts one of the largest and most important collections in the history of pharmacy. The museum contains a scientific collection of the 1920s, which is well preserved and has been continuously extended. An antique-style pharmacy is home to the museum's shop and herbal shop.
Pharmaziemuseum der Universität Basel
Basel
Switzerland
History and tradition
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Pharmaziemuseum der Universität Basel
Totengässlein 3
4051
Basel
Switzerland
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This format gives visitors the opportunity to take a short guided tour over lunch (approx. 30 min.) on selected topics from the special exhibition. On this date, Dr. Zuzanna Sarnecka will lead a tour ...
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Paint your own ceramic tiles in the artistic style of Renaissance apothecary ceramics. Draw inspiration from historical models or create your own Renaissance style. At the beginning of the workshop ...
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Ceramic vessels were used to store ingredients and finished medicinal products and shaped the image of the pharmacy for centuries. As artistically designed objects, they illustrate the central role of ...
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Create your own ceramic vessel in the style of the “Albarelli,” the iconic Italian Renaissance apothecary jar. The workshop is offered in two parts. At the beginning of the workshop, you’ll receive a ...
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This format gives visitors the opportunity to take a short guided tour over lunch (approx. 30 min.) on selected topics from the special exhibition. On this date, Dr. Ingrid Greenfield will lead a tour ...
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This format gives visitors the opportunity to take a short guided tour over lunch (approx. 30 min.) on selected topics from the special exhibition. On this date, Dr. Theresa Holler will lead a tour on ...
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This exhibition explores the intersections of science, art, health, and globalization in early modern Europe through apothecary jars. Used to store and display medicinal ingredients, these ceramic ...