We have some truly impressive museums here in New Orleans, like the National World War II Museum, the New Orleans Museum of Art, Mardi Gras World, and countless others. If you have any interest in medical history, then the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum needs to go to the top of your bucket list for 2019. Let’s take a closer look at this incredible hidden gem.

Tucked away in New Orleans’ oldest neighborhood, the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum might just be the most incredible hidden gem in the French Quarter.

Diedre R./Trip Advisor It’s located at 514 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70130.

The museum is located at the site of America’s first licensed pharmacist, Louis J. Dufilho, Jr.

New Orleans Pharmacy Museum/Facebook In 1804, Louisiana passed a law that required a licensing exam for pharmacists that wanted to continue to practice their profession. That same year, a board of pharmacists and physicians administered a three-hour oral exam at the Cabildo in Jackson Square, and Dufilho was the first to pass the test.

When you walk in, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported through time.

Acidov/Trip Advisor This tiny but mighty museum has a lot to see, so be sure to take your time as you wander about.

The museum showcases an extensive collection of surgical instruments and medical practices over the years.

Clintech/Trip Advisor You’ll see hand-blown apothecary bottles filled with medicinal herbs and potions, medical instruments, and so much more.

It’s truly fascinating to see how far medicine has come.

Stephanie P./Trip Advisor It’ll certainly give you a greater appreciation for advancements in modern medicine.

You’ll want to set aside a couple of hours to truly see everything.

Anna_B_Nanas/Trip Advisor Admission is only $5 for adults and $4 for seniors, students, and kids under six years old. They’re open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with guided tours Tuesday through Friday (none on Saturdays.)

Have you ever been to the Pharmacy Museum? Let us know in the comments below!

Diedre R./Trip Advisor

It’s located at 514 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70130.

New Orleans Pharmacy Museum/Facebook

In 1804, Louisiana passed a law that required a licensing exam for pharmacists that wanted to continue to practice their profession. That same year, a board of pharmacists and physicians administered a three-hour oral exam at the Cabildo in Jackson Square, and Dufilho was the first to pass the test.

Acidov/Trip Advisor

This tiny but mighty museum has a lot to see, so be sure to take your time as you wander about.

Clintech/Trip Advisor

You’ll see hand-blown apothecary bottles filled with medicinal herbs and potions, medical instruments, and so much more.

Stephanie P./Trip Advisor

It’ll certainly give you a greater appreciation for advancements in modern medicine.

Anna_B_Nanas/Trip Advisor

Admission is only $5 for adults and $4 for seniors, students, and kids under six years old. They’re open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with guided tours Tuesday through Friday (none on Saturdays.)

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