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Latvian Museum of Pharmacy

Latvian Museum of Pharmacy
About

Tucked into Riga’s historic Old Town, the Latvian Museum of Pharmacy offers a compelling journey through the evolution of pharmaceutical practice in Latvia. Housed in an 18th-century architectural monument, the museum showcases over 3,000 artifacts across six exhibition halls. Visitors encounter rare 17th–19th century documents, ornate pharmaceutical vessels, and vintage drug-making tools that illuminate the craft and science behind medicine. The museum traces pharmacy’s development from medieval herbal remedies to Soviet-era formulations and contemporary Latvian innovations. Each room evokes the atmosphere of a bygone apothecary, blending history, science, and cultural heritage. Founded in 1987 in collaboration with the Pauls Stradins Museum for History of Medicine, it remains a vital space for understanding how pharmacy shaped public health and society. With its immersive displays and preserved interiors, the museum invites reflection on the enduring relationship between medicine, tradition, and progress.

Riga Latvia
Location

The Latvian Museum of Pharmacy is located at Riharda Vāgnera iela 13 in Riga's historic city center, known as Centra rajons. This unique museum explores the development of pharmacy from the 17th to the 20th century with fascinating exhibitions set inside a centuries-old building. Just outside, visitors will find themselves immersed in the cobblestoned heart of Old Riga, with rich architectural heritage and a vibrant atmosphere. The museum is within easy walking distance of major city landmarks such as Bastejkalna Park—a beautiful green oasis featuring sculptures and footbridges, the iconic Three Brothers medieval dwellings that also house the Latvian Museum of Architecture, and the Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation, which offers insight into the city’s past. Other notable nearby attractions include Riga Castle, home to the presidential residence and a history museum, and the Latvian War Museum, located in a striking 14th-century tower. All these cultural highlights make the museum an engaging and convenient starting point for exploring Riga’s heritage and charm.

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