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Norwegian Pharmacy Museum

Norwegian Pharmacy Museum
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Tucked away on the scenic Bygdøy peninsula in Oslo, the Norwegian Pharmacy Museum offers a captivating journey through the history of medicine and pharmaceuticals in Norway. Housed in a reconstructed 18th-century building, the museum showcases over 19,000 artifacts, including vintage pharmacy interiors, instruments, and rare medicinal texts. Visitors can step into a recreated 1860s urban pharmacy and explore the evolution of pharmaceutical practices from traditional herbal remedies to modern formulations. The museum also features a lush herbal garden with over 160 plants once used in healing and folklore, adding a sensory layer to the experience. Operated in collaboration with the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, this hidden gem blends science, history, and storytelling in a way that’s both educational and enchanting. Whether you're a curious traveler or a history enthusiast, the Norwegian Pharmacy Museum invites you to discover the roots of healing in a setting that feels like stepping back in time.

Oslo Norway
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The Norwegian Pharmacy Museum is located on Bygdøy in Oslo, within the grounds of the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History at Museumsveien 10, 0287 Oslo. The museum preserves the history of pharmacy in Norway, exhibiting more than 19,000 items including pharmaceutical equipment, inventories, and literature collected nationwide. It is housed in a reconstructed building originally dating from 1714, featuring preserved rooms from the original structure and a historically recreated urban pharmacy interior from the 1860s. Additionally, the museum includes a herbal garden showcasing around 160 different plants used in traditional remedies and Old Norse medicine. Bygdøy is a peninsula known for its cluster of cultural and historical museums, making the Norwegian Pharmacy Museum part of a rich museum landscape. Nearby attractions include the larger Norwegian Museum of Cultural History itself, which features an open-air collection of historic buildings, the Viking Ship Museum, and the Fram Museum dedicated to polar exploration. This area offers visitors a combination of deep historical insights, peaceful parkland settings, and easy access to Oslo’s city center via public transport or ferry. The location provides a unique blend of pharmaceutical heritage within a broader cultural and natural environment, making it an enriching destination for visitors interested in history, science, and traditional medicine.

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