Old Pharmacy Museum
Old Pharmacy Museum
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Victoria, Australia64,645 contributions
Jun. 2022
The building was the premises of local pharmacist Thomas Gaydon who arrived in Childers in 1894 ... it's a stunning building with pressed metal ceilings and beautiful old wooden cupboards to hold the curious wares of days bygone.
It's not my suggestion that you go in looking for medical assistance because they have old world cures such as Cod Liver Oil... :) I still remember when my Great Grandmother thought that could cure period pain when I was younger. I gagged, but she felt that she had cured the ills of the world... she was really surprised when it didn't work.
There are bottles of Crystal Violet, Viadol, Creosote, Iodoform, Pectin, Vaseline, Pink Pills, Methyl-Testosterone and many others... and open the drawers to find Creta, Nux Vomica ( now that sounds nutritious ...used for for erectile dysfunction , swelling of the stomach, constipation, anxiety, migraine, and many other conditions), Ipomoea (used for diabetes, hypertension, dysentery, constipation, fatigue, arthritis, rheumatoid diseases, hydrocephaly, meningitis, kidney ailments, and inflammations.), Ipecacuanha (Which sounds like it's related to the chihuahua).
There is so much to discover here for those with a curious mind... I absolutely LOVED this museum. You can gain entry by donation ( fortunately they don't require livers or other body parts... just cold hard cash). My tour guide of the day was Tim who clearly loved what he was doing.
It's not my suggestion that you go in looking for medical assistance because they have old world cures such as Cod Liver Oil... :) I still remember when my Great Grandmother thought that could cure period pain when I was younger. I gagged, but she felt that she had cured the ills of the world... she was really surprised when it didn't work.
There are bottles of Crystal Violet, Viadol, Creosote, Iodoform, Pectin, Vaseline, Pink Pills, Methyl-Testosterone and many others... and open the drawers to find Creta, Nux Vomica ( now that sounds nutritious ...used for for erectile dysfunction , swelling of the stomach, constipation, anxiety, migraine, and many other conditions), Ipomoea (used for diabetes, hypertension, dysentery, constipation, fatigue, arthritis, rheumatoid diseases, hydrocephaly, meningitis, kidney ailments, and inflammations.), Ipecacuanha (Which sounds like it's related to the chihuahua).
There is so much to discover here for those with a curious mind... I absolutely LOVED this museum. You can gain entry by donation ( fortunately they don't require livers or other body parts... just cold hard cash). My tour guide of the day was Tim who clearly loved what he was doing.
Written 16 July 2022
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Lorraine L
Tarwin Lower, Australia3,009 contributions
Apr. 2022
A great little museum. The volunteer on duty was very helpful and we spent a bit of time with her discussing the history of the Pharmacy and the town of Childers.
Written 28 April 2022
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Steph
3 contributions
Oct. 2021 • Solo
Lovely volunteers who have me a tour through. Lots of original pieces from the last 1800s. So much history persevered. Loved my time here.
Written 21 October 2021
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munzaman
Brisbane, Australia17 contributions
Sep. 2021
What a fantastic place. The pharmacy aspect is amazing. There is so much to see with a huge variety of old pharmacy items and records. An old dentist chair will give you chills plus some of the old equipment is great to see. We were fortunate to have a guided tour by Vicki, one of the volunteer ladies. Vicki was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. So much to see and read. Well worth a visit.
Written 13 September 2021
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Diane
Brisbane, Australia2 contributions
Jun. 2021 • Couples
Our private tour guide, one of the volunteer ladies took the time to show us the treasure trove of historical records and artefacts. She was very knowledgeable and approachable. A definite must visit.
Written 27 July 2021
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outandabout242
Sydney, Australia33 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
It may only cover two rooms but this place is so full of history of how the old pharmacy was. The gent that showed us around was so helpful and explained of how the old days were, over 100 years ago. A must do if you love history
Written 8 June 2021
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cath1270
Robina, Australia30 contributions
Sep. 2020 • Couples
If you love taking in the history of an old pharmacy from yesteryear this is for you. Shelves of bottles. An old till. The Ladies have all the information you need.
Written 22 September 2020
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AustinVisitz
Queensland, Australia340 contributions
Jul. 2020
In the main street, this little museum is crammed full of old pills, potions and things from the past. It's definitely worth a look!
Written 11 July 2020
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Kerri D
Maroochydore, Australia41 contributions
Jun. 2020 • Family
A small but interesting piece of our history. The Pharmacy Museum Still contains the mostly original Timber shelves and glass cabinets. A great insight into how pharmacies used to look. The young man behind the counter was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the little museum. My teenager enjoys vintage where’s so perfect for her to browse through. Well worth a look on the way through. Free entry!
Written 17 June 2020
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Suzanne2303
Labrador, Australia965 contributions
Feb. 2020 • Couples
As a recently retired pharmacist, this little museum was fascinating. The two volunteer women were a wealth of knowledge.
There were lots of old labelled bottles, some with contents which should have been under lock and key eg arsenic pills!
The drawers of medications and raw ‘pharmaceuticals’ were interesting. Everything was just as it was from years before. There were even all the old script registers which I had a quick look at. Memories!
It’s only $5 and we’ll worth the trip down memory lane, even if you’re not a pharmacist!
There were lots of old labelled bottles, some with contents which should have been under lock and key eg arsenic pills!
The drawers of medications and raw ‘pharmaceuticals’ were interesting. Everything was just as it was from years before. There were even all the old script registers which I had a quick look at. Memories!
It’s only $5 and we’ll worth the trip down memory lane, even if you’re not a pharmacist!
Written 7 February 2020
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What days are you open and hours please or who can we contact if we wanted to visit Thank You
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