Worshipful Society of Apothecaries

The Society was incorporated as a City Livery Company in 1617. Its Hall (dating from 1668-72), archives and artefacts also record and reflect its activities as a major centre for manufacturing and retailing drugs (1671-1922), founder of Chelsea Physic Garden in 1673 and medical examining and licensing body from 1815.

Visit www.apothecaries.org.

Museum Details

The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London
Apothecaries' Hall
Black Friars Lane
London EC4V 6EJ
Tel. 020 7236 1189 (Clerk and Beadle)


Tel. 020 7248 6648 (Archivist)


Visitors to the Hall, including group bookings for guided tours (for which there is a small, per capita charge), by prior arrangement only.
The archives are open by prior appointment to bona fide researchers. Please contact the Archivist.

Other Information

Publications and gift items are available for purchase.
Wheelchair access.
Induction loop.

Blackfriars, City Thameslink
 St Paul's (Note: Blackfriars Tube is closed until late 2011 for redevelopment)
4, 11, 15, 23, 26, 45, 63, 76, 172



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