Museum of the History of Lithuanian Medicine and Pharmacy, Medical history museum in Town Hall Square, Kaunas, Lithuania
The museum occupies a restored merchant house from the 16th century, displaying an extensive collection of medical instruments and pharmaceutical equipment throughout its rooms.
Professor Alfonsas Kaikaris established the institution in 1936 with his personal collection, and the museum moved to its current location in 1987.
The exhibits demonstrate the evolution of Lithuanian healthcare through displays of traditional remedies, medical practices, and pharmaceutical developments across different periods.
Visitors can explore the medical heritage from Tuesday to Saturday between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM at Rotušės Square 28 in Kaunas.
The collection features historical medications including Erektosan and Caput Mortuum, along with a reconstructed early 20th-century dental office and pharmacy shopfront.
Location: Kaunas
Inception: 1936
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-17:00
Phone: +37037201569
Email: lmfmuziejus@med.kmu.lt
Website: https://muziejai.lt/kaunas/medicin_farmac_muziejus.htm
GPS coordinates: 54.89711,23.88757
Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40
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