Museum of Pharmacy

Bratislava


In an original burgher house, a tiny museum gives a glimpse of the unguents and ghoulish cures that would have been offered by the pharmacy that stood here in the 16th century.

The entry ticket also includes admission to the weapons museum up in Michael's Gate.


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