Pharmacy Museum of the University of Basel
Basel-Stadt
The Pharmacy Museum of the University of Basel presents a comprehensive permanent exhibition on the history of medicinal remedies and their preparation. Founded in 1924 by pharmacist Josef Anton Häfliger, it retains its original form as a scientific cabinet and is one of the largest and most significant collections of pharmaceutical artifacts worldwide. The museum's collection includes pharmaceutical ceramics, complete historical pharmacy interiors, an alchemical laboratory from the 16th and 17th centuries, mortars, travel first aid kits, ancient medications, and books documenting the evolution of pharmacy. Housed in the historic 'Zum Vorderen Sessel' building in Basel's old town, the museum connects visitors to a rich cultural heritage, including ties to notable figures like printer Johannes Frobenius, Erasmus von Rotterdam, and the physician Paracelsus. The exhibition features three antique pharmacy interiors illustrating different eras: a lavish 1755 court pharmacy from Innsbruck, an early 19th-century Empire-style pharmacy, and the industrial-era Basel Barfüsser Pharmacy, now the museum shop. The museum serves both as a cultural treasure and an educational resource, showcasing scientific, art historical, and ethnological aspects of pharmacy's history.
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Tipp: Visit during weekdays for a quieter experience and consider purchasing tickets online to avoid queues. The museum offers insights best appreciated with guided tours or audio guides. Check for any available discounts for students or seniors. Early spring and autumn provide pleasant weather for exploring Basel's historic center alongside the museum.
Interessante Fakten
- •The museum houses an original alchemical laboratory from the 16th and 17th centuries, reflecting historical pursuits of the philosopher's stone.
- •The 'Zum Vorderen Sessel' building was once home to Erasmus von Rotterdam and Paracelsus, linking the museum to Renaissance history.
- •Its collection includes three complete antique pharmacy interiors from different periods, illustrating the evolution of pharmacy design and practice.
- •The museum's pharmaceutical ceramics collection includes Faience containers used since the 15th century across Europe.
- •Josef Anton Häfliger, the founder, donated his private collection to establish the museum as a teaching resource in 1924.
Geschichte
The museum is located in the 'Zum Vorderen Sessel' building, first mentioned in 1316 as a bathhouse.
It became home to prominent Renaissance printers like Johannes Frobenius in the early 1500s, hosting figures such as Erasmus von Rotterdam and the physician Paracelsus in the 16th century.
Founded in 1924 by Josef Anton Häfliger, the museum originated from his private collection of pharmaceutical artifacts.
Since 1925, it has been housed in the historic building, preserving the original scientific cabinet style.
Over the decades, the collection expanded alongside pharmaceutical advancements during a transformative period in the early 20th century.
OrtsfĂĽhrer
Alchemical Laboratory16th-17th century
An original laboratory from the 16th and 17th centuries showcasing equipment and artifacts related to early alchemical experiments and the quest for the philosopher's stone.
Pharmaceutical Laboratory circa 1800c. 1800
A laboratory designed for the manual preparation of medicinal plants, reflecting pharmaceutical practices around the year 1800.
Hofapotheke (Court Pharmacy) from Innsbruck1755
A richly decorated pharmacy interior dating back to 1755, exemplifying baroque pharmacy design and luxury.
Empire-style Pharmacy Interiorc. 1820
A classical style pharmacy interior from around 1820, representing the Empire period's aesthetic in pharmaceutical spaces.
BarfĂĽsser Pharmacy Interiorlate 19th century
Late 19th-century fixtures and fittings from Basel's BarfĂĽsser Pharmacy, marking the transition to the industrial era in pharmacy design. This interior now serves as the museum's entrance and shop.
Kontakt
Telefon: 061 207 48 11