Museum of Pharmacy – Red Crayfish

What to expect

The atmosphere of the room is enhanced by paintings in the Baroque-Classicist style with a theme of healing and three figurative compositions on the vaulted ceiling. The original Empire-style furnishings of the pharmacy office set the scene, and the rooms that follow document 400 years of pharmacy vessel development from wooden containers used to preserve dried plants and gemstones, through tin vessels for oils and resins, ceramic containers introduced in the 17th century, and the glass vessels that became a pharmacy staple for centuries.

The exhibition also includes examples of pharmacy furniture dating from the 17th to the 19th century, all from the collections of the Bratislava City Museum.

Getting there

Located on Michalská Street, directly below Michael’s Gate and Tower, a few minutes walk from the Main Square. Easy to combine with a visit to Michael’s Tower next door.

🎟️ Free entry | Combined ticket with Michael’s Tower available

Tips

• Entry to the museum is free
• A combined ticket is available if you also want to visit Michael’s Tower
• Closed on Tuesdays and on public holidays including Christmas, Easter and New Year
• Small but worth 20 to 30 minutes of your time