Musée Albarelle, an unusual museum dedicated to the world of pharmacy, Orsay (91)

When it comes to pharmaceuticals, Paris already has its own museum , housed in a private mansion. The Île-de-France region also has its own museum, located nearOrsay in the Essonne département: the Musée Albarelle, on the Saclay plateau.

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Since 2023, the Henri Moissan building belonging to the Faculty of Pharmacy on the Plateau de Saclay (91) has been regularly opening its doors to the general public, to offer guided tours of the Musée Albarelle, Orsay's pharmacy museum. Founded by the eponymous association, the museum boasts a unique collection, with objects dating from Antiquity to the 20th century. During an original guided tour, plunge into the heart of the history of pharmacy, and the practices and materials used in health care. A wood-panelled room from a 19th-century Parisian pharmacy takes you back in time with this unique exhibit!

Upcoming visits to the Albarelle Museum :

• Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 11am
• Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 2pm
• Friday, May 16, 2025, 11am
• Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 2pm

One of these guided tours costs €8.50 per adult, and reservations are essential to secure your place!