Pharmacy Museum, Lisbon

Pharmacy Museum
Museu da Farmácia
Outside view of the museum
Map
Interactive fullscreen map
EstablishedJune 1996 (June 1996)
LocationR. Mal. Saldanha 1, 1249-069, Lisbon, Portugal
Coordinates38°42′37″N 09°08′50″W / 38.71028°N 9.14722°W / 38.71028; -9.14722
TypeHealth and Pharmacy museum
DirectorDr Joao Neto
Websitehttps://www.museudafarmacia.pt/pagina.aspx?lang=en&id=12

The Pharmacy Museum of Lisbon is a museum dedicated to the history of pharmaceutical activity. It was established in the building of the National Association of Pharmacies, in the Santa Catarina district of the Portuguese capital, and was inaugurated in June 1996. A branch of the museum was created in the city of Porto in 2010. The first pieces that formed the Lisbon museum were those donated from the private collection of Dr. Salgueiro Basso. These were followed by several donations from other pharmacists and institutions, following a request sent out by the association, which were augmented by purchases worldwide. The collection represents over 5,000 years of health history.[1]

  1. ^ "Report on Visit to see the Treasures of The Pharmacy Museum in Lisbon". British Historical Society of Portugal. Retrieved 28 August 2024.