Fête de la Science 2023: become an apothecary for a day at the Musée de la Pharmacie

To take advantage of the Fête de la Science, visit museums, institutions and universities in Paris and the Île-de-France region from October 6 to 16, 2023, with lots of fun activities for the whole family. Meet scientists, discover the world around you, and fill up on exciting new knowledge about chemistry, space or biology, for a whole week. For this 32nd edition, the Musée de la Pharmacie is the place to be, with its many apothecary secrets!

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There are several pharmacy museums around the world, but one of the most famous is in Paris. Concealed behind the mansions at 4 and 6 avenue Ruysdaël, just off the Parc Monceau, it is also home to theOrdre National des Pharmaciens! The museum houses exceptional collections of objects used in the preparation of medicines, astonishing ingredients, vases and pharmacopoeia from the 16th to the 20th century.

You can also discover the superb architecture of the site, with a unique Norman-Moorish pavilion and a period staircase with magnificent black woodwork. The museum also features the Menier droguier, named after Gaston Menier, grandson of the founder of the pharmaceutical drugstores and later Chocolats Menier.

Fête de la Science 2023 in Paris and Ile-de-France, free events to discover
The Fête des Sciences returns from October 6 to 16, 2023 for its 32nd edition! What's it all about? A week dedicated to scientific culture, with numerous free events all over France. Experiments, shows, open houses, visits and a host of workshops, open to all and adapted to children, await you in the four corners of Paris and the Île-de-France region! [Read more]

The Fête de la Science program at the Musée de la Pharmacie