One of the best-preserved historic apothecaries in the United States, operating in Old Town Alexandria from 1792 to 1933. When the last owner died and the shop finally closed, the contents were left largely intact: hundreds of hand-blown glass bottles, medical instruments, old prescription books, and drug preparation equipment.
The museum occupies the original two-storey shop, and a guided tour takes you through the history of medicine and pharmacy as it was practised over the shop's 141 years. The visual effect of the original glass-fronted shelves packed with period bottles is remarkable. Small museum in a convenient Old Town location; easy to combine with a walk along King Street. Adults around $10.