This place has so much knowledge. Really awesome peek into the past. You can view the different instruments used to administer vaccines, medicines, surgeries and more.Theres also a really cool collection of vintage eyewear on the second floor! Would def recommend if youre into the sciences or just seeing how fd it was to go to the doctors during this time period (did I mention metal catheters and brain drills?) Go check it out!

Unguided tour allows you to roam around within a 45 minute timeframe, which is plenty of time to see everything and take photos. Lots of interesting pieces if you are in the medical, naturalist, or herbalist field, or not. Beautiful courtyard as well.

If you have an interest in pharmacy, this is worth a look see. The first licensed pharmacist in the US has his license on display here. Its full of olde tyme-y apothecary stuff.

This place is dope AF. So much cool stuff and so many fun facts. Perfect for a trip with kids or your spouse. Good restrooms. Very nice personnel. Def recommend.

After a road trip from the east to the west coast this was absolutely our favorite tour. We stopped in during a downpour in 19 and the docent had incredible energy (let alone flare) which captivated a thoroughly packed audience. There are plenty of devices with absurd historical uses which will keep you thinking/talking about long after you leave. Dont miss out and dont forget to tip (especially since admission is so cheap).

Loved it! Fascinating to see the Americas introduction to modern medicine...all the jars of plants used - my favorite part...could spend hours in here....most amazing courtyard, which you can rent for events

This place is really cool. Check out their secret stash of free books!

We had our wedding at the Pharmacy Museum in October 2019. Not only is the courtyard absolutely amazing, but the staff was beyond incredible. I have a lot of favorites about this place, but I loved that we could pick all of our own vendors and really tailor the wedding to our personality and choices. Another thing we loved was having access to the entire downstairs for us and all of our guests, and we really got to make it our own; and what a beautiful background for a wedding! The wedding party also has access to the upstairs area, which is another little gem for photos. If youre looking at spots for a uniquely special and very New Orleans style wedding, look no further!

Amazing. As the son of a pharmacist. Just amazing.

I am highly impressed by the management and services provided by the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum. We had our wedding and reception here in February 2020. Since we live out of State, we booked this venue online without ever seeing it in person. Needless to say, I was super nervous about our decision in the beginning! However, after our very first call with the Pharmacy management, our minds were immediately put at ease. Stephanie, Liz, and the entire staff are so friendly, responsive, and downright organized! They sent me everything I asked for – including multiple photos, videos, a recommended vendor list, and a detailed floorplan. They were on top of anything we needed and made sure that our wedding went off without a hitch.I was slightly concerned about the transition of the space from the ceremony to the reception but even that went seamlessly. With the help of our wedding coordinator’s team, the guests were moved into the museum immediately after the ceremony to grab a drink and explore the exhibits while the space was flipped for the reception. It really was perfect.From the moment we saw the venue in person we were in love. The courtyard is truly magical. It has a special historic look as well as elegant and personal. We really didn’t even need to bring in any decorations because of all the natural beauty in the space.My husband and I are extremely happy with how everything turned out and we have heard nothing but nice things from our guests about the museum. I highly encourage future brides to check this place out, you will not regret it!

I really enjoyed my time here. Lots of interesting information.

We were not able to visit this place the last time we got here in NOLA but we managed to make it this time. Place is very interesting and very educational. $5 admissions won’t go wrong with what you get to experience.

Such an interesting place! You will see a Tonsil Guillotine, Lead bottle nipples, and info on Morphines beginnings. Youll see an antique cash register and info on VoDoos beginnings. Book your tickets and reserve your times online.

Really cool and interesting museum. Used to be the house where the pharmacist lived. Tons of cool medicine cabinets and old school medical instruments. The exhibits lack care, they are a bit dirty and dusty.

Such a beautiful space to celebrate! The team made our time incredibly special. Andrew & Paul XOXO

This place is really awesome if youre into medical and pharmacy history! There are 2 floors, filled with medical equipment, and medical history information! If you got Tues-Sat there is a guided tour at 1pm, I highly suggest it! If you miss it during this time the museum is closed until 2pm to allow for optimal tour experience. The tour is free, so take advantage of it! Only $5 for admission!

Very interesting and informative.

This place was a cool little diversion off the busy street. Its only $5 and you dont have to go in with a tour guide which is nice. You can view everything at your own pace and this place has a nice upstairs and downstairs viewing area. The guy at the front will hand you an information pamphlet that will guide you when walking through the museum. Its very authentic and has some very cool information. We spent about an hour here. Nice little outdoor area as well to rest. They do have an outdoor restroom I didnt go inside but they do have one for people who have paid for entry.

Great guided tour, well worth the price. Amazing tour guide, really kept the crowd engaged. Such a great time. Highly recommend. The history is fascinating and the museum so well done. Highly recommend. You won’t be disappointed. Love this place so much.

A must if youre in the area. Make sure you get the tour guide at 1PM. Very informative and funny. Its shocking what humans have tried doing in the name of science and medicine.

$5 for admission. Self tour. Its small museum but you can spend good 2 hours if you take your time to read details and narratives. Theyre interesting.

I am an event planner based in New Orleans and I have worked with the Pharmacy Museum on countless occasions. I highly recommend this venue! It is the perfect setting for an small wedding.

Fascinating, fun, and at times horrifying (to see what we used to think was beneficial to our health, like mercury and arsenic). Well worth the very low price of admission.

Sooo interesting. We were hesitant to pay the $10 for what seemed like a small store front exhibit, but it was well worth it. 3 story museum with great medical historical pieces. You walk through the pharmacist work space and living quarters. Take a glimpse at how far weve come in the field of medicine.

Only $5 for admission. They offer a guided tour or you can do a self guided tour. An incredible amount items and information contained inside this old building.

Completely fascinating museum that was the highlight of my NOLA trip. For a measly $5 entrance fee you have several rooms of pharmacy and medical artifacts to explore. The place is packed to the brim with information. Arrive before 1pm on a tour day and you can enjoy a free ~45 minute tour that provides even more of the history of pharmacology.

This was a very interesting, informative and wonderful experience. I walked by this museum for 3 days and finally realized it was an actual museum. I enjoyed my self guided tour as I was running out of time. I would definitely go back for the tour. It sounded very interesting.

This place is chock full of curiosities and tourists alike. Worth the $5 admission, but no need for a repeat visit. The space is great for lovers of typography and medical buffs. There’s a nice courtyard where a couple was having their wedding rehearsal. An eye-opening, educational experience in the French quarter.

Very neat stop with lots of history. Building is beautiful too. Very interesting if you also take a ghost tour while in New Orleans. This building has lots of stories!

Amazing!! Very informative! The tour guide was great very energetic and knowledgeable. Definitely a must see while in the French Quarter. Wish there was better advertising luckily I walked by this place and took a few minutes to check it out!

This miniature museum is jam packed with fascinating historic information and memorabilia of everything medicinal. Staff was very well informed historically, in addition to being kind and patient with my many questions. Very inexpensive place to visit, 10/10 would reccomend!

This was a nice experience. Its not a huge place; you can get in and out in under 30 minutes. But they do have a lot of items and information to keep you satisfied. It is definitely worth the price of admission. Its got a nice, nostalgic feel to it. You will definitely learn something new coming here. The gentleman at the front desk was very friendly and helpful.

Very cool museum! So glad I was able to stop while on Vacation. 5 dollar cover and right in the center of it all! Well worth it!

Gotta go and enjoy this place just 5 bucks

Great stuff, not incredibly organized but fairly informational.As a pharmacist, I would say it was lacking on the historical pharmaceutical information. Great as a normal civilian, not great as a medical professional.

What a fascinating piece of history. We walked in on the tour a few minutes late but still really enjoyed the information. The building is filled with multiple floors of medical objects and medicines, and there are informative posters throughout the exhibits. You dont need to be a medical professional or science nerd to enjoy this quirky spot. The cheap admission is definitely worth it!

For 5 dollars or 4 (if you’re a student) you can view this cute and interesting museum. There are two stories of pharmacy artifacts and a great courtyard where you can get out of the hustle and bustle of the new orleans streets.

Highly commended space in the New Orleans area. The staff and venue are truly 5 STARS!! New Orleans Pharmacy Museum is a go to for any type of event. Book now!

As a pharmacist this was coool to see. I recommend reading the tidbits. Bathrooms here too! So so worth 5 dollars a head. Id call the day of at 10am to see what time they close. Varies day to day. Right near jackson square.

Been wanting to stop here for awhile and finally had a chance. Its just $5 and worth the price to learn about early medicine, apothecary, voodoo potions, and medical treatments or so called treatments. The museum, the oldest pharmacy building in the united states, is two floors with a gorgeous courtyard area with tours offered throughout the day. Highly recommend.

If you are interested in some of the history in New Orleans I recommend checking it out. There is a lot to learn, and there is cool things to see. They do offer student discounts. Downstairs smells a little funky, but I wasnt sure if that was because it was raining when I went. There are also a lot of stairs, and to my knowledge there is no elevator.

Got married here; what an excellent wedding venue! Affordable, beautiful, and right in the heart of the French quarter! The museum has a private courtyard, and its two blocks from Bourbon Street. They worked with us to create our perfect dream wedding. We are very happy!

Small and nothing much to look at. While interesting, was not worth the $5 admission.

Yes, you have to pay to get in. Youd think thatd be common sense, but while I was visiting I overheard people throwing a fit about having to pay for entry. Listen, its cheap and totally worth it. Theres a lot to see for a small place. Really interesting. I left with 2 posters, a tshirt, and a head full of information.

Must go to spot to in New Orleans! This museum is small, but full of history about the medical practices and medicine back in the 1800’s. The tour guide is very knowledgeable and made the tour interesting and fun for everyone! We will be back!

The place is so impressive and breathtaking, so much national and local history as complex and rich as the city itself, every little detail has lots of fun facts. The tour guide was exhilarating and very easy to follow. If you come to New Orleans dont miss it!

Go if youre interested in pharmacy or just history in general. Wonderful tour, with an equally enthused/knowledgable fellow. You should check out this amazing piece of history.

This place looks tiny, but there is so much stuff inside! Lots of facts and interesting bits of knowledge. Such a fun experience for a super nice price! It’s definitely a busy place, but worth the wait and crowds. If you’re stopping by or you live in New Orleans, I would definitely suggest it!

My cousins who are both pharmacists requested me to take them here. They both like the places and spent about an hour here walking around and read the history. However, I was not into the medicine history and I could have done with the place in less than 10 minutes. It has a lot of nice things to see but nothing is so cool that I would tell people to come and see it. I can read the history online so honestly why do I need to pay $5 to read something that is available online and on YouTube. If you are a pharmacist, you will probably like it. If you aren’t like me...

We passed by the windows of this museum a few dozen times on my visit to the New Orleans French Quarter over Thanksgiving week. Each Time I thought to myself, This looks like a neat place to check out. But each time we had somewhere else that we were supposed to be doing.On our last day, we took a cemetery tour in the morning. After the tour, our guide recommended the Pharmacy Museum as a good addition to the graveyard. We didnt have to be to the airport until 2, so we went straight there. And I am glad that we did!It is quite frightening what people considered as medicine back in the day. It didnt take us long to go through it. and it was only 5$. well worth the price of admission.

Really fascinating! The guided tour was incredibly informative and well done. It was really captivating in addition to being informative, the guides storytelling was very engaging. I learned things Id never have even imagined about early medicine in the United States - from the diseases and afflictions they were combating to the oftentimes bizarre methods we used to relieve them.The upstairs exhibits are self-guided but really eye-opening, and the back courtyard is a serene spot to rest in the shade after the tour.You should 100% stop in for the guided tours - theyre at 1pm and only cost $5

Too much information to read on every display. Lots of it interesting, but also lots of information that isnt necessary! Lots of duplicates like 10 scales where only one or two would be enough. Would be better with some old photos or better organizing.

Super interesting with lots of cool weird old medical artifacts to look at! We actually found this place because it had been a stop on our ghost/crime tour the night before- supposedly one of the doctors who had used the place back in the day did shady human experiments and now its haunted. The place is a cool museum to check out though, haunted or not, and its always fun to look at all the old medicinepeople used to take.

Amazing. Its wonderful to see items and relics preserved from the past. Self guided tour for 5 dollars. You cant beat that. Was a bit crowded, though was easy to maneuver around groups. Lots to see, posters and t-shirts for sale too. Highly recommended.

What a treat! Owen, who leads the tour, is a delight. So informative and so funny. Definitely make sure to be there for the daily tour. I really enjoyed our visit. The upstairs exhibits are great too. And the building itself (and the back courtyard) are lovely.

Best small museum we saw today. Wonderfully detailed and explained. Very much worth it.

I may be biased as a nurse because I already have an interest in the medical field, but this place was great. Its only a $5 entry fee and there is an amazing collection of not only historical pharmacy items but all types of medical devices. This place is two stories packed with so much to look at. Each display case has information cards explaining the history and uses of the items. You could spend hours in here trying to read it all. The site itself has the history of being the very first licensed medical practice. Definitely worth the $5. They offer a standing tour on the main floor and talk about the history and treatments and snake oils of the past. I didnt stay for the whole talk because the room was very crowded and didnt actually include a tour so to speak. Just standing wherever you can fit in and listening for 45min to an hour.The display cases do leave something to be desired, many items are on shelves low to ground and it made it difficult to take in the whole exhibit. Also, some of the info cards are in small print and multiple paragraphs long, so you had to be close to read it and then end up occupying real estate that other people were trying to see as well in a busy spot.Definitely worth it though. If youre looking for an inexpensive and intriguing place, this museum is it.

The pharmacy museum is very interesting and well worth the very inexpensive admission. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in medical history. A little macabre, but still family friendly enough that I wouldnt fret about bringing kids.

Really cool place and history. Doesnt seem like it is maintained very well. Lots of things were very dirty and kinda cramped to handle larger crowds of people.

I loved visiting this museum. The curation is superb and the guided tour by Owen is not only very informative and interesting but also super entertaining. I would go back here to just listen to him talk about this pharmacy and the 19th century medicine. Strongly recommended!

Hands down coolest museum I’ve ever been to. Atmosphere makes you feel like you’re in a time capsule.

Super interesting fun facts. There is a guided tour starting 1pm daily. A must-visit for anyone visiting NOLA.

Loved it! So interesting.

Five dollars well spent, really cool mid 1800s apothecary turned into a museum.

This is an interesting museum. The price is reasonable. Its not a large place, but its worth a visit. Be sure to check out the beautiful courtyard.

Fantastic place, loved the 1pm tours (dont think they tour on Saturday). A lot of interesting items to look at.

I brought my 15 & 17 year olds. They really enjoyed reading about the old medical practices and instruments. I doubt all teenagers would enjoy this, but mine did. We spent about 2 hours there. It got crowded real quick and upstairs was difficult to read all the exhibits due to needing to bend down and the walkway being 6 inches wide. Despite the crowdedness it was still very enjoyable. The back courtyard provided a nice backdrop for pictures, too!

A small but well curated museum. There are packages to complete self guided tours, as well as daily tours done by staff. I particularly loved the display dedicated to 19th century obstetrics. Great little stop in NOLA

Crazy interesting place for anyone interested in medical history. The guided tour at 1 takes about 30 minutes and is pretty entertaining. For $5, a great way to spend 2 hours.

Tiny but surprisingly informative museum. The entrance is cheap and the guided tour of the grounded floor is excellent. Loaded with information, youll spend almost two hours checking out every item. Amazing portrait of what life in the bayou was like in the XIX century.

Stumbled in and glad we did. Very cool. Glad we live in the 21st century.

One star off for the employee and his rude, unprofessional attitude. We stood there with souvenirs to bring back home and he did not help us. For $5, though, I was pleased looking at all the old medical things.

Great experience- one of the best guided tours I’ve ever had. Museum Director was amazing, lovely, and funny presenter. He had a great sense for detail and education. I’d rank it higher if I could! Take the guided tour - only happens once a day on certain days of the week so check it out before you go.

Wonderful place to learn about the practice of medicine and specifically pharmacy. Two floors of exhibits and delightful court yard with fountain. Im a pharmacist so I enjoyed seeing some of the tools of my trade that dated back to before my time. One example is the history of the soda fountain in pharmacies. Fascinating!

A fun and affordable way to pass a couple of hours! I came during the guided tour, and it didnt disappoint; the guide was really lively and engaging and definitely had a lot to share about 19th century medicine and how wild it could get. Definitely worth visiting!

Creepy and informative! A hidden gem!

Definitely recommend adding this to your list of places to visit while in New Orleans. 2-level museum with so many cool exhibits (my fav was the 2nd floor history of midwifery!). The front desk also supplies a nice guide of info for you to read as you walk through the museum. Bonus: there’s a beautiful courtyard in the back!

We quite enjoyed the guided tour, highly recommend coming for it as its a much nicer experience to learn a bit of history instead of just looking around. That being said you definitely feel like youve stepped out of modern times and I recommend going irregardless.

Quality of food dropped since we visited in 2018

Amazing guided tour with an awesome oration by the attendant. This was by far the best 5 dollars I spent on the trip. The guided tour, which is actually an hour long history lesson in a single room starts at 1pm on weekdays. Definitely one of the highlights of the trip!

The best museum, so quirky and fun, full of good information!

Very interesting little museum, worth every penny of the $5 entry.

Just love old timey buildings with lots of history! Excellent tour! Worth it!

One of the most interesting and unexpected stops weve had in NOLA its not on many tourist blogs and it should be. Make sure you get there for the free tour its super interesting and entertaining if youre in the french quarter its a must do on your check list.

Definitely stop here when youre in NO. You can walk through on your own in under an hour and totally worth the $5 fee. I highly recommend staying for the tour that is included in this fee. The curator is funny and passionate about the subject matter and has a ton of information to share. Took a little over an hour so dont take the tour if youve got somewhere to be. I will definitely return when I come back to visit!

Amazing museum and tour. If you can try to make it to the 1pm tour. Admission is only $5 but I would definitely pay more for this experience. The tour guide was amazing. He was well versed on 19th century medicine and culture. We learned a lot and it was very enjoyable. The tour doesnt include the second floor so if you get there early go there first.Also, we came straight from the airport and still had our bags because our hotel was not ready. The host was nice enough to point us to a corner to leave our small suitcase.

I loved this museum.I was a pharmacy technician for 20+ years.So I found this place very interesting.It is $5 for a self paced, take all the time you want tour.You are free to go up to the second floor as well.They encourage you to take pictures.Great way to spend a couple hours.

Ive been wanting to visit here for years but never took the time. Trust me - You will want the Guided Tour! Owen is absolutely hysterical and so informative! I enjoyed every minute!

By far one of the best tours in the city. The staff is super knowledgeable and passionate. I take my friends and family here anytime they visit.

Worth the visit! Pretty interesting and definitely learned a bunch of history but also just a cool place to scope.

Fantastic experience! Owen gave a great presentation - hilarious and chock full of details. The museum is just a few rooms, but packed floor to ceiling with authentic 19th century pharmacy paraphernalia. Best $5 youll spend in NOLA! (Be aware, the presentation/tour is only at 1pm)

A really great educational experience! Loved learning about the history of medicine in New Orleans, and seeing all of the old bottles and different medical tools and paraphernalia. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and its a fairly inexpensive activity, especially if youre taking your kids to the French quarter and looking for something to do that doesnt involve drinking lol Definitely worth the 5 dollars.

Pretty cool if you are into medicine or other health care. Leave yourself enough time to read the labels they have on everything and the stories that go with some items. Well worth the inexpensive admission.

This place was incredible. It’s mostly one room, so the “tour” is more like a lecture, but I was absolutely engaged the entire hour. Hands down the best museum/historical tour guide I have ever had. I loved that they took an intersectional approach — while it’s comedic it’s not belittling to the people they’re talking about. $5 is a hell of a deal, don’t skip it.

As a massive fan of the Sawbones Podcast, when I saw this museum on the map preparing for a conference trip to NOLA, I Knew it was the one stop I absolutely had to make and I had to bring my friend who had introduced me to the medical history podcast. We ran about this tiny museum overjoyed seeing all the patent medicines and crazy cures we’d heard about on a beloved podcast. I highly recommend this adventure for anyone visiting NOLA and if you’re coming with kiddos I’d probably say plan ahead. It will likely be much more fun for kids over age 8-10 who can read the signs and info but also there is so much PACKED in a small space this is not a read everything museum, it’s more of a “find something you think is Crazy and cool, read about. And then excitedly tell you siblings about this crazy thing people did!” If you’re coming from far away and have a flight/ car ride I’d even try use some time to share some more visual-accessible medical history with younger kids like videos about how sodas started out as medicines or old patent medicine songs (ie the Hadacol boogie). Encourage kids to think about times they’ve been sick and what kinds of things parents/doctors gave them to help, then try explore the museum and find out how doctors in the 1920s would have treated that same sickness. I think this museum could be a quick in and out especially with tweens/teens if you try to approach it like a normal museum but with a little primer to medical history on your journey into town it can really show the absolute madness of medical history as well as how far we’ve come in our treatment of children our development of vaccines, and how women are treated in medicine (the obstetric exhibit Blew my mind!!! And all girls 13+ should have an opportunity to really absorb it).

A highlight of our trip to New Orleans. Make sure to come in for the 1pm guided tour with Owen, who is an absolute delight! He is informative, witty and incredibly engaging. I’ll never think of 19th century pharmacological history the same way.

Self guided tours but the staff on hand is very friendly and knowledgeable

Cool place. Went in middle of a tour guide very detailed. Was fun looking at how things were done in the past. 5$ fee. Pokestop nearby

Such a cool museum! Had a lot of interesting displays

A great little Museum featuring an entire shops worth of strange, bizarre, and even deadly medical treatments from the turn of the century.Definitely worth checking out.