Wanha apteekki
Wanha apteekki in Raahe presents one of Finland's most valuable pharmacy collections: wooden herb drawers, medicine bottles and preparation equipment.
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About the museum
Pharmacy activity in Raahe began in 1793, when the apothecary Jean Galenius founded the first pharmacy in the town. From at least 1820 the main pharmacy operated on Kirkkokatu, opposite the town church, and in 1924 the pharmacy moved to its present location on Kauppakatu. There the pharmacy operated until 1998.
The pharmacists Väinö and Paavo Mäkinen preserved the pharmacy's unique old collection of objects. In spring 1999 the City of Raahe acquired the collection and at the same time rented the pharmacy premises, so that the objects could be preserved and shown in an authentic setting. The entrance is guarded by the same eagle that previously sat above the porch of the Kirkkokatu pharmacy, and the furnishings of the Kirkkokatu pharmacy, renewed in 1900, were moved to the new premises.
The collection includes wooden herb drawers from the early days of the pharmacy, hundreds of medicine bottles from various centuries, the oldest of them from the 18th century, equipment needed for preparing medicines, ceramic herb jars and sales packages from the 19th century. Many of the jars still contain old medicinal substances.
Highlights
- One of Finland's most valuable pharmacy collections
- Medicine bottles from the 18th century
- Wooden herb drawers and ceramic herb jars
- Original pharmacy premises on Kauppakatu
- Free admission in summer
Permanent exhibition
- Wanhan apteekin kokoelma – The collection includes wooden herb drawers, medicine bottles dating from the 18th century, equipment for preparing medicines and ceramic herb jars.
- Operated by
- Raahen museo (Raahen kaupunki)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Adults | free |
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| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · Personal assistants and support persons always enter the museums free of charge. |
| Guided tour or visit outside opening hours | €55Guiding fee; at times other than June to August, a guiding fee is charged for a visit. |
Free admission during opening hours from June to August.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
A couple of steps lead up to the entrance, and inside there are a few steps between rooms. Parking is possible beside the road in the immediate vicinity of the entrance. There are seats in the exhibition, and glasses, a magnifying glass and a torch can be borrowed. Guide dogs, assistance dogs and hearing dogs are welcome, and a water bowl can be borrowed for dogs.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
Wanha apteekki is in the centre of Raahe at Kauppakatu 31.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | A guided visit must be booked in advance; outside opening hours the guiding fee is €55. |
