The pharmacy was founded in 1735 by military pharmacist Natorp.
The interior displays a collection of over 3,000 items related to pharmacy history.
The basement area contains an atmospheric recreation of a medieval alchemist's laboratory.
The museum holds rare 17th-century books on pharmacology and medicine.
The pharmacy maintains a specific 'Iron Pharmacy' collection featuring vintage surgical instruments.
It is officially recognized as a cultural heritage site of the Lviv region.
The Pharmacy Museum in Lviv, known as 'Under the Black Eagle,' is the oldest pharmacy in Ukraine that remains in continuous operation. Located at the corner of Rynok Square, it functions simultaneously as an active pharmacy and a historic museum. The collection features 18th-century medical equipment, rare porcelain vessels, and antique pharmaceutical scales. Visitors can explore a series of interconnected rooms, including a laboratory, a library, and a basement storage area converted into an alchemist's cellar. Many of the wooden cabinets and interior fittings date back to the 1700s. The site preserves an extensive archive of medical literature and handwritten prescription records from the Austrian period. It remains a key center for the study of the history of Galician pharmacy.
The main sales hall with its dark wood shelving and vintage porcelain jars.
Purchase the signature 'Iron Wine' available for sale at the main counter.
Look for the hidden courtyard entrance which features a unique collection of antique mortars.
Explore the basement levels thoroughly, as the architecture and lighting create a distinct historical atmosphere.
Do not mistake the active sales counter for the entire museum; ensure you walk past it to access the full exhibition galleries.
