Town Hall Pharmacy

Town Hall Pharmacy

Raekoja plats 11, Kesklinna linnaosa, Tallinn

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Tallinn Town Hall Pharmacy is the oldest pharmacy in Europe that has continually operated on the same premises. It was first mentioned in town records in 1422. During the long history of the town hall pharmacy, many dignified men have been pharmacists here. A special honour belongs to the Burchart family, who worked in the pharmacy for as many as ten generations.

Today, there is a museum next to the pharmacy, where you can learn about the history and medieval healing methods. Guided tours are offered and workshops are held in the basement. Kindergarten and school groups are welcome!

Raeapteek Museum is supported by the Tallinn Culture and Sports Board.

Times and prices

Open all year round

Monday–saturday: 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday closed

Features and amenities

Getting there

Access

  • Signposted
  • Sealed access road
  • On foot only

Stops nearby

Bus: Vabaduse väljak, Viru
Train: Balti jaam

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Linda D

Linda D

The oldest Pharmacy in Europe - still trading

What a delightful find opposite the Town Hall in Old Town Tallinn. As well as still operating (since 1422) as a Pharmacy it is also a free to enter museum of a wonderful display of ‘old cures’. Look...

beatrizm115

beatrizm115

Oldest pharmacy

The oldest continously working pharmacy, it seems! It is free to enter, very nice th at they have the museum telling the History of the place. They also have some examples of things which used to be...

Halash95

Halash95

One of the best attractions in Tallinn

Our experience was amazing. We had a guided tour of the pharmacy. The guide was very knowledgeable and she answered all our questions enthusiastically. After that we had a fun workshop in the celler...

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