Pharmacy Museum

The pharmacy museum is a special museum in northern Hesse on the history of pharmacy, the development of pharmacies in Hofgeismar and with insights into the activities of the profession in the past.

Even the location of the museum is special, because it is located in a former high-medieval stone chamber from around 1239, it is also called the "Stone House". It is probably the oldest preserved secular building in the region. In the past, the building was used both as a warehouse and as a residential building and is now a major attraction.
After renovation and renovation, the building was used for 30 years as a private pharmacy museum, which is unique in Germany. From the basement to the roof, it covers an area of around 400 square meters on five levels. The special thing about it: From 1989 to 2013, this museum was privately owned by the Hofgeismar pharmacist family Friedrich - Sander. After the sudden death of Harald Friedrich - Sander in 2007, the family could no longer run this museum. In 2013 the city of Hofgeismar took over the extensive museum facilities. Since the Hessentag in 2015, it has been open to interested parties again thanks to the support of the local Heimat- und Verkehrsverein.


Particularly worth seeing on a tour:
History of the Sander pharmacist family from Hofgeismar, equipment such as distillation systems and laboratory items, living room with fireplace and wooden central column and the groin vault in the basement. The "Pharmacy Workplace" is presented with original furnishings and reconstructed sales rooms. Particularly noteworthy is the pharmacy from 1801, which was in operation in the former local "Hirsch Pharmacy" until 1974. An insight into drug production including a sample, the 150-year-old drug collection, a unique specialist library for studies, interesting facts about the history of medicine and much more.

Note: In addition, visitors can enjoy the permanent exhibition "Herbarium and knowledge of herbs".

Tip: You should also visit the 250 square meter herb garden, in which over 150 medicinal and herbal plants grow. It is accessible from April to October during opening hours.