Pharmacy Museum, Grodno Region, Belarus

4.5 (84 reviews) Spent Ranking #6 in Grodno Speciality Museums

Extraordinary Monument of History and Culture of the 18th Century!

I don't usually like museums, but this one really caught my fancy. Known as the Jesuit Pharmacy, it was once located within the complex of the Jesuit Monastery. It was built in the central square of Grodno between 1700-1709. One can find it near the monumental edifice of the Cathedral Church of St. Francis Xavier (a.k.a the Jesuit Church, also the Farny Cathedral). The pharmacy continued its operation despite, wars, upheavals, and changes of ownership until 1950. The interior is a virtual treasure trove of history, culture, and artifacts of the 18th century. There are various areas to explore that include a drugstore, herbs, and medical instruments to name a few. Everything in the interior is artfully displayed, as if done by an interior designer. It was absolutely stunning! Unfortunately, our group of 20 was given just a few minutes to visit while on a walking tour of Grodno. I could have spent a much longer period of time studying all that was offered. Do not miss this attraction!

Address

Sovetskaya Square, 4, Grodno, Belarus.

Mobile

+375 152 74-00-81

Website

http://www.am.biotest.by/

Current local date and time now

Sunday, May 12, 2024, 19:03

User Ratings

4.5 based on (84 reviews)

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Reviews

  • 4milena1954 5:00 PM Dec 20, 2016
    Medieval life
    Interesting small collection linked to ways of healing throughout centuries... Small objects, but also documents, books, postcards, photos... Not enough souvenirs (elaborated and clever) .thus it is difficult to take with you a memory...
  • 4Mark42139 5:00 PM Sep 7, 2019
    Worth a Visit
    It's definitely worth a visit and picture when in the area to see this small older pharmacy that shows you what it looked like over 100 years ago. There are some interesting items they have inside, and it can be seen in a very short period of time.

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