New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum is a museum located in the French Quarter of New Orleans that showcases the world of early pharmacies and medicine and describes development of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare practices in the 19th century. Our list goes on with Caesars Superdome, 1 mi away. Pleasant highs of 64–80°F mark the mildest months, February, March, April, October, November and December.
A museum inside New Orleans
You can stay in New Orleans
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum is inside New Orleans, which has 399 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 64–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 12 miles away
Louis Armstrong New Orleans (MSY) has airline service, about 12 miles from New Orleans Pharmacy Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum is a museum located in the French Quarter of New Orleans that showcases the world of early pharmacies and medicine and describes development of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare practices in the 19th century. It is the largest collection of pharmaceutical memorabilia in the United States. The building is the former residence and apothecary of America's first licensed pharmacist, Louis J. Dufilho, Jr. Dufilho was licensed in pharmacy in 1816. This was in the setting when public health was lacking in New Orleans. The building was designed by J. N. B DePouilly.
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Overnight near New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
Close by, places to stay are in New Orleans (399) and Metairie (39).
- 1Caesars Superdome
- 2Lake Pontchartrain
- 3National World War II Museum
- 4The Cabildo
- 5Old Ursuline Convent
- 6Lakefront Arena
- 7City Park
- 8Municipal Auditorium
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From New Orleans Pharmacy Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | in town | — | 399 269 hotels · 11 motels · 94 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 10 hostels · 2 campgrounds · 8 RV parks | 362,154 | $316K | — |
| Metairie | 7 mi west | 10 min | 39 32 hotels · 4 motels · 3 lodges & cabins | 139,729 | $328K | — |
| Harvey | 5 mi south | 5 min | 15 13 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 20,915 | $200K | — |
| Kenner | 12 mi west | 20 min | 22 19 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 65,136 | $246K | C− |
| Gretna | 3 mi south | 5 min | 5 3 hotels · 2 motels | 17,360 | $257K | D |
| Marrero | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 32,540 | $170K | — |
| Chalmette | 6 mi east | 10 min | 4 4 hotels | 22,616 | $215K | — |
| Jefferson | 6 mi west | 10 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 9,703 | $248K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
Pair a visit with these, within 17 miles.
Big draw1in town Stadium & arenaCaesars Superdome
Big draw216 mi LakeLake Pontchartrain
3in town MuseumNational World War II Museum707K visitors a year
4in town MuseumThe Cabildo
5in town MuseumOld Ursuline Convent
65 mi Stadium & arenaLakefront Arena
74 mi City parkCity Park
8in town Stadium & arenaMunicipal AuditoriumPhoto credits
Caesars Superdome: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Pontchartrain: Mersh13, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National World War II Museum: Nolabob, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Cabildo: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Old Ursuline Convent: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY 3.0 · Lakefront Arena: Spatms, CC BY-SA 4.0 · City Park: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY 2.5 · Municipal Auditorium: Spatms, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Planning a visit to New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
Is New Orleans Pharmacy Museum in New Orleans?
Yes. It’s inside New Orleans, LA.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans Pharmacy Museum?
February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 64–80°.
What is the closest airport to New Orleans Pharmacy Museum?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans (MSY), about 12 miles away.
Where should I stay near New Orleans Pharmacy Museum?
New Orleans (in town, 399 places to stay), Metairie (7 mi, 39 places to stay) and Harvey (5 mi, 15 places to stay).
Ask people in New Orleans
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