Bad Schwalbacher Kur- Stadt- Apothekenmuseum

Current exhibitions

About the museum

The Kur-Stadt-Apothekenmuseum (Spa, Town and Pharmacy Museum) in Bad Schwalbach opened in 2002. It is run by the Stiftung Bad Schwalbacher Kur • Stadt • Apotheken • Museum, a foundation established in 2000; a friends' association was also founded at the opening.

The exhibition traces how Bad Schwalbach became a renowned spa after its mineral springs were first described in 1581, with mud, drinking, and bath cures, doctors and spa guests, as well as spa music and sporting events of earlier times. A dedicated section shows the complete furnishings of the Adler-Apotheke from 1642, the oldest pharmacy in the Taunus, with its prescription counter, laboratory, and drug storeroom.

Also part of the museum is the historic print shop of the Aar-Bote. Founded in 1861, the newspaper is considered a unique source for town history, and the museum holds all annual volumes up to 1973. On activity days, visitors can print on a hand press themselves.

Highlights

• Adler Pharmacy from 1642 with complete original inventory
• History of the spa and its guests
• Historic print shop of the newspaper “Aar-Bote”
• All newspaper volumes up to 1973 available for viewing
• Accessible

Permanent exhibitions

• Kurgäste aus aller Welt – The rise of Bad Schwalbach as a spa, with mud, drinking, and bath cures, and glimpses of spa music and sporting events of earlier times.
• Die Adler-Apotheke von 1642 – The complete inventory of the oldest pharmacy in the Taunus, with prescription counter, laboratory, and drug storeroom; a film shows the production of silvered pills.
• Die Druckerei des Aar-Boten – Historic newspaper print shop of the paper founded in 1861; volumes up to 1973 can be consulted for research.

Founded

2002

Operated by

Stiftung Bad Schwalbacher Kur • Stadt • Apotheken • Museum

Director

Dr. Viola Snethlage-Luz

Admission & discounts

Adults and visitors aged 16 and over €3. Cash only; no card payment.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum is accessible.

Kids & families

On activity days, visitors can print on a hand press themselves.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Weddings / ceremonies

Up to 50 guests.

Weddings in the Red Salon (wedding room) by arrangement with the registry office, Wednesday to Friday; a sparkling wine reception for up to 50 guests is possible in the spa guests' room.

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