This museum is a true gem when you are interested in the field of pharmacy. You can find 5 antique pharmacies from different time periods and cities in Germany, as well as lots of exhibits and information. All information is available in English and German and guided tours are offered as well. Beautiful place that is worth a visit inside the castle.

Fascinating museum inside the castle. The various pharmacy instruments are very interesting and come with plenty of information describing what was going on during that time period. The rooms are easy to navigate and there are a few smaller rooms that are tucked away so make sure to look at those.

Medicine museum is interesting place in Heidelberg where is a good study area.

The museum itself is small but interesting. I'm giving only three stars because plenty of exhibits have descriptions only in German, so it's impossible to know some more for English-speaking tourists. I believe that's a big neglection and that's just unprofessional.

Very informative and interesting museum The museum consist of items used and still can be used for treating diseases It has plenty of information on what was used during certain time period and rooms are super easy to navigate and if tired can take a quick break on the chairs around A go to place to learn more about medicines

I think this pharmacy museum is very interesting. All information is available in English, so it is not a problem for foreign tourists. Amazing stories on how medicines started. The explain the evolution of the medicine as well. Very nice old packages of some of the popular medicines back then are displayed. The museum is located inside the Heidelberg castle. Perfect to spend a day in area and see the museum.

Quite an interesting museum with various artifacts about pharmacy and their structures in old times. Worth a visit atleast once!

This pharmacy museum is a fun extra you get when you pay to enter the castle. It was interesting to see the history of medicine.

It is very interested museum. I liked it a lot because there were many boards with interesting information and everything was very nicely explained in German and English language. Entry fee is included in 9€ ticket to the castle yard. The only thing that was not explained is how is this pharmacy connected to the castle. Overall it was the only interesting thing from the castle that you can purchase for 9 euros.

Nice museum with adequate information given in German and English. Wide exhibition of raw materials (plants, animals, minerals) used historically and currently. There are also some nice to see items like equipments used to prepare medicine and pharmaceutical travel bags.

It is a very informative and interesting museum. I have only been to a old pharmacy museum in the Netherlands before, but this one is way bigger, prettier and more interesting than the one I have been to. There is also a "cough syrup" souvenir which you can buy as a gag gift!

3.5 star, place is good and they tell you all the stories how medicines started and years ago how they used medicines. There is a machine also which they used to make medicines with herbs and all the vessels they used to make it. The best part is all are explain english also. They also explain how they used skins of the animals to make medicines. Its inside the Heidelberg castle so if you take the 14 euro ticket of the train which include the castle visit and this museum visit. So bookmark this location for your next visit to beautiful city called Heidelberg.

It is a unique museum inside the charming Heidelberg castle. The museum exhibition includes about two thousand years of medical and pharmaceutical science development. You can find fully preserved early pharmacies there, with natural medicines and remedies in fascinating containers and drawer. The museum shop also had an exceptional collection of goods that stimulate the museum objects. The entrance of the castle which also includes the museum is 9 euros for adults

entry is free for visitors of the castle. contains useful info on the history of medicine in Europe

You must see here when you were in Heidelberg. You will find interesting pharmacy history in Germany

Sehr interessant und ohne Kintrittskosten. Alte Behältnisse und Materialien. Sollte man auf jeden Fall besuchen, wenn man das Schloss von Heidelberg besichtigt.

Ich persönlich fand es sehr informativ. Man kommt sich ein bischen in die damalige Zeit zurück versetzt vor. Insbesondere wenn man sich die alten Apothekeneinrichtungen ansieht. Mit den dazu gehörigen Tigeln, Mösern und Pulverchen. Früher war ds Tableten herstellen noch richtige Handwerksarbeit und wehe es wurde mal eine Zutat zuviel, zuwenig oder gar ganz vergessen. Heute wird ja alles Computer überwacht. Schön das viel Zutaten erklärt wurden und wo für/gegen sie eingestzt wurden. Viele Medikamente haben heute die Wirkstoffe von früher. Nur mit dem Unterschied, dass man damals die Substanzen nicht so separat hatte.

Eine schöne Sammlung und eine wirklich gute Aufbereitung zur Geschichte der Pharmazie. Schon allein die verachiedenen historischen Apotheken-Einrichtungen sind echt sehenswert. Im Schlosseintritt ist der Eintritt ins Museum enthalten trotzdem war das Museum nicht überlaufen, so dass man sich die Zeit nehmen konnte die Exponate anzuschauen und die Infotafeln zu lesen.

Zugeben hätte ich das Museum nicht besucht, wenn es nicht im Schloss wäre. Das wäre aber ein Fehler gewesen. Das Museum informiert über die Deutsche Apotheken Geschichte und hat mich positiv überrascht. Der Eintritt ist kostenlos, also muss man nur die Karte für das Schloss kaufen. Das Museum ist aufgrund der Lage nicht barrierefrei, das geht hier aber nicht anders.

Amazing! This museum housed in Heidelberg Castle show case more than 20,00 exhibits in over 2000 years of pharmaceutical history. As you go through the labyrinth passages containing the exhibits you'll feel living through the different eras of pharmaceutical history. The setting is quite realistic.

That was nice and basically its all auraveda stuff indian still using for daily life .

If you're visiting the Heidelberg Castle, make sure to stop in the Pharmacy Museum. The exhibition is very interesting and everything is very well presented. Unfortunately, not all areas are accessible due to COVID at the moment, but the visit is still worth it.

Das Museum ist sehr Interessant... das Ticket kauft man ja gewöhnlich mit der Bergbahn. ! In die anderen Räumlichkeiten vom Schloss 🏰 kommt man aber nur wenn ein extra Ticket gekauft wird. Dieses bekommt man vor Ort. In der Burg gibt es ein riesiges Faß zum anschauen. In den selben Räumlichkeiten gibt es auch eine Bar wo man paar Kleinigkeiten zum Essen kaufen kann. Bitte tut das nicht !!! Sehr ekelhaft...das is kein Essen sonder Futter für Viecher.

Very interesting place. There were a couple of rooms, as well as many old packages and some medical instruments. I, personally, did not understand the tools and machines in the laboratory - information about the various items would have been nice.

We do a walk through at this museum every time we are in Heidelburg. We loved the displays of "medications" from the past.

To visually see the evolution of the pharmacy from medieval to the present. It takes your breath away with how fast we have developed the pharmacy and it's role in modern day medicine.

Impressive pharmacy just like it was hundreds of years ago. There are all sorted raw materials for medicines in jars and boxes in the many different rooms of the building.

Included in the entry fee of the Heidelberg Castle, it is very interest to see especially if you are interested in history and old things.

Heidleburg Castle houses the Pharmacy Museum. Pay to visit the castle but nothing else inside castle including Museum!! Beautiful and well taken care of, English translations.

Good signage, much of it in English. Very well done.Thank you for the effort. I have attached one English interpretive sign from the lab display: I wonder if this is a translation error: "...the lighter liquids are forced outwards against the wall of the vessel..." Don't heavier liquids migrate to the outside walls of a centrifuge?

Good journey, informative and interactive! English friendly :)) I love the walking design and every stop is very interesting. It is worth a visit to learn more about the history of pharmacy and how it evolves to date.

The collection is interesting but very dusty, dead, and sometimes difficult to view. The glassware in particular needs a clean. The majority of the visitors are clearly hardly interested in the exhibited pieces and mindlessly march through without looking around. Nevertheless, a Bunson-era bunson burner and three complete pharmacist shelving systems are highlights. Text in English and German. If you're really interested in the contents, try to avoid the crowds, who clearly don't care. If you're just interested in the castle, this is one of the few places you can go inside at no extra cost.

Well this was a museum of history and how medicines mixtures and well being were brought to the general public. I loved the Kinder Apotheke. Where so many salt were kept for people to sniff and Awaken their nasal senses. Well I was in. And it was so much fun. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Love the_brown_skinned_girl ❤️ You can follow me on Instagram and Youtube for more updates like this. My handle is @the_brown_skinned_girl. 😇

To access this Wonderful museum, you have to pay for the castle entrance. Beautiful collection. Bravo! 🏰😍👌🧪⚗️💊🔬🧫🌱🌿🌻🦠🐡

The pharmacy museum is an interesting place to visit if you have even the slightest interest in pharmacology and the development of the modern system of medicines. It was really interesting to see the different raw materials that were traditionally used as medicines and how they were processed and stored. The old pharmacy cabinets and the layout of old pharmacy stores was also rather interesting. Of course, if you are going to visit the Heidelberg palace anyway, this is something you simply shouldn't miss.

The Pharmacy Museum in Heidelberg, Germany is a unique and fascinating destination for anyone interested in the history of medicine and pharmacy. Located in the historic city center of Heidelberg, the museum is housed in a beautiful 18th-century building that was once home to a prominent pharmacy. Visitors to the museum can learn about the history of pharmacy in Germany, from the earliest apothecaries to modern-day pharmacies. The museum's exhibits cover a wide range of topics, including the history of pharmacy, the development of various medications and treatments, and the role of pharmacists in society. One of the highlights of the museum is the collection of antique pharmacy equipment, including mortar and pestles, scales, and other tools used in the preparation of medications. The museum also has a collection of rare and interesting pharmaceutical artifacts, such as antique apothecary bottles and jars, as well as historical documents and manuscripts related to pharmacy. In addition to its exhibits, the Pharmacy Museum in Heidelberg also hosts a variety of educational programs and events, including lectures, workshops, and demonstrations. Whether you are a history buff, a student of pharmacy, or simply interested in the history of medicine, the Pharmacy Museum in Heidelberg is a must-see destination. So, it can be a great topic for a research paper or a school project

Such detailed and nice preservation of artifacts. Every room was resourceful. They also have a small gift shop at the end of the museum.

I recently visited the pharmacy museum and was thoroughly impressed. The exhibits were informative and educational, offering a glimpse into the history of pharmacy and the development of modern medicine. One of the highlights of the museum was the collection of antique apothecary jars, which dated back to the 18th and 19th centuries. It was fascinating to see the various ingredients that were used in traditional remedies and how they were prepared. The interactive displays were also a hit, allowing visitors to learn about the role of pharmacists and how they work with patients to ensure proper medication use. Overall, I highly recommend a visit to the pharmacy museum for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the inner workings of a pharmacy. It is a unique and fascinating experience that will leave you with a greater appreciation for the field

Very interesting exhibits. Absolutely worth visiting. They even have a caricature of Thomas Rowlandson on display and everything is explained in English. Loved it.

Very interesting to see how the properties of plants were used especially in the Middle Ages. Of interest is also the furniture with which the pharmacies were equipped at that time. Congratulations to those who did the work of collecting all these exhibits.

A very interesting and informative museum containing thousands of pharmaceutical items to show the history and evolution of medicine. The hundreds years old apothecaries jars, cabinets and tools are amazing to look at. There are numerous plants and animal bones and horns that are displayed as ancient medicine. The information are provided both in German and English. You could spend as little as 30 minutes or as much as a couple of hours there depending on how much interest you have into apothecary items.

A good place for medicine students and professionals.