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Pharmacy Museum and Qwensel House

About

Pharmacy Museum and Qwensel House offers a vivid journey into Turku’s past, uniting Finland’s oldest surviving wooden townhouse with the country’s oldest preserved pharmacy interior. The Qwensel House, dating to around 1700, reveals the refined lifestyle of Turku’s gentry through Rococo and Gustavian‑style rooms restored with remarkable historical detail. Beside these elegant chambers, the 19th‑century pharmacy unfolds as a complete, self‑sufficient workplace, with its 1850s shop interior, materials room, laboratories, and herb room illustrating how medicines were once crafted by hand. The courtyard, an atmospheric slice of old Turku, becomes especially lively in summer with Café Qwensel and a children’s play‑pharmacy adding charm to the visit. Together, the house and museum form an immersive cultural ensemble where domestic history and medical heritage meet, offering one of Turku’s most distinctive and memorable museum experiences.

Turku Finland
Pharmacy Museum and Qwensel House
Location

Pharmacy Museum and Qwensel House is located at Läntinen Rantakatu 13b, 20100 Turku, Finland, right by the Aura River in the city center, just 200 meters from the bustling Market Square and near the Auransilta Bridge. The entrance is through a picturesque courtyard accessible from both the riverside and Linnankatu street, with nearby bike racks, street parking, and frequent public buses from the Market Square. Nearby attractions include the vibrant Turku Market Square for local flavors and events, Aboa Vetus Ars Nova museum blending ancient ruins with modern art across the river, Turku Lettering's artistic displays, the historic Old Great Square, and serene green spots like Porthan’s Park and Brahe’s Park—all within a leisurely 5-10 minute walk along the scenic waterfront.

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