Apothekenmuseum, Cottbus

The Apothekenmuseum in Cottbus sits in a historic building at Altmarkt and displays the interior of a 19th-century pharmacy. The space preserves furniture, glassware, and ceramics that document the craft and daily work of early pharmacies.

The first pharmacy in Cottbus, the Lion Pharmacy, was founded in 1573 and remained the only one for a long time. Only in 1797 did the Eagle Pharmacy open as the second establishment, showing how long this trade was kept as a monopoly.

The museum displays three fully equipped pharmacy rooms with painted vessels and practical tools from different periods. Visitors can see how pharmacies were organized in the past and how medicines were actually made at the time.

The museum is accessible through guided tours at various times and days. It is helpful to check opening hours before visiting and allow time to fully explore the rooms at a comfortable pace.

The museum has a herb shop in its basement where visitors can buy dried medicinal herbs and tea blends. The selection includes traditional varieties such as chamomile and nettle, which can be mixed according to personal preference.