Mountain Pharmacy, Federal heritage pharmacy museum in Barnaul, Russia
Description
Mountain Pharmacy Museum is a historical building that preserves the medical history of a Siberian city. Inside you can see old pharmacy containers, medical instruments, and handwritten records of remedies that show how people were treated here long ago.
History
The building dates from the 18th century and was the first pharmacy in the Altai region, marking the start of organized healthcare in Siberia. This place played an important role when this remote area began to gain access to modern medical services.
Culture
The place shows how healing plants and medical knowledge were passed down through generations in this region. Visitors can see how traditional practices blended with new medical ideas that arrived from outside Siberia.
Practical
The site is open daily to visitors and offers different tour options depending on your interests. You should plan enough time to fully explore the exhibits and view the historical objects up close.
Did you know?
The museum has a reconstructed workspace from the 19th century where you can see how medicines were made by hand in the past. Visitors can watch how old techniques worked and understand what skills an early pharmacist needed.
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