New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
Type: History Museums, Museums
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The Pharmacy Museum is located in the two-story 1823 store of the United State's first licensed pharmacist, Louis Joseph Dufilho, Jr. In 1950, the Dufilho family opened the museum to exhibit a number... Read More
The Pharmacy Museum is located in the two-story 1823 store of the United State's first licensed pharmacist, Louis Joseph Dufilho, Jr. In 1950, the Dufilho family opened the museum to exhibit a number of historical instruments and tools used in the apothecary trade. The last guided tour through the museum starts at 4pm, so if you want complete details on pharmaceutical history – get there promptly. The museum features an 1855 soda fountain as well as a vintage gift shop where guests can purchase souvenirs.
Hours:
- Tue-Sat 11am-5pm
Admissions:
- Adult $5; Senior $4; Student $4; Child (5 and under) Free
