Porto's Pharmacy Museum in Porto: photos, reviews

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Porto's Pharmacy Museum, located in Ramalde, offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of pharmaceutical practices. Opened in 2010, this museum is not only educational but also family-friendly, making it an ideal spot for visitors with children. Bathrooms are available for convenience, ensuring a comfortable visit. With an average Google rating of 4.3, it promises an engaging exploration of the medicinal world that captivates both young and old.

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Suitable for children, Wheelchair accessible parking, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Toilet

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The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Viso (Metro)

Bus stop 264 m walk

Ramalde do Meio

Bus stop 353 m walk

Julgado de Paz

Bus stop 106 m walk

Via Rápida - Viso

Subway station 253 m walk

4.3

based on 211 review

Google

4.3/5 211 review

Ali

The right kind of museum for me! A mini-Wellcome trust with cool artefacts. The pharmacies are just stunning. I really liked the timelines too! I felt some sections needed a bit more detail, for example, the part on Africa felt very general and had no references, the same for South America (although there were dedicated descriptions to the Incas, Mayas and Aztecs.) I hope that the museum can grow and include more information from the 21st century such as increasing access to vaccinations, the COVID pandemic and issues such as patents in the world of medicines. The prices differ for guided tour versus self-guided. Guided must be booked in advance. See photos. I really liked the portable pharmacy artefact! The museum is wheelchair accessible. Most writing is in Portuguese which can be inconvenient for some - the use of Google Lens to translate can help. Nevertheless, the individual artefacts’ names are translated. Recommend visit time : around 30 minutes, more if want to reach each caption fully.

Hannah Felicity

As a pharmacy student, visiting the Pharmacy Museum in Porto was an absolute highlight. I was fascinated by the rich history of medicines, apothecaries, and global healing traditions on display. The exhibits were beautifully curated, offering a glimpse into pharmacy’s evolution across cultures and centuries. I especially loved the Egyptian and traditional Portuguese sections. It was both inspiring and educational — a must-visit for anyone in healthcare or with a curiosity about the roots of modern medicine. Most of the descriptions are in Portugese naturally, but scanning the QR code before entering helps to connect to a video that explains the displays, again it’s in Portugese however the translation was in written English Highly recommend!

Arman Khachatryan

The eighteenth-century apothecary jars still contain mysterious residues analyzed in 2012. A display of plague doctor masks shows beak-worn herbs changed weekly for authenticity. The gift shop at the place sells the exact replicas of 1920s aspirin tins.

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