PRESS RELEASE:
- In the first month after reopening, the Pharmacy Museum attracted an impressive number of visitors, a notable increase from the 10.000 visitors in the previous 12 months before the renovation.
- The Museum of Pharmacy prepares a diverse range of special events to bring the community closer to the history and importance of health.
Cluj-Napoca, February 15, 2024: Only one month after its reopening, the Pharmacy Museum, a valuable collection of the National History Museum of Transylvania (MNIT), captivated more than 4500 visitors, marking a remarkable interest from the public. Compared to the year before the renovation, when the museum recorded 10.000 visitors in total, this figure underlines the increased interest and relevance of the museum in the current cultural and educational context. "We are deeply impressed by the large number of visitors. It confirms interest and appreciation for our heritage and motivates us to continue to provide quality educational experiences.” says Dr. Felix Marcu, Manager of MNIT.
Located in the historic Hintz House, the Pharmacy Museum offers a window into the pharmaceutical and medical past of Transylvania. After a recent renovation, the building reveals its historical layers, from Roman ruins and medieval foundations, to 7000th century murals and recent interventions, in a space where visitors can explore the evolution of pharmacy and medicine. The museum houses a remarkable collection of over XNUMX original artefacts, ranging from historic medical equipment to various containers and highly valuable manuscripts. These exhibits reveal the history of the development of pharmacy and medical practices in Transylvania. Visitors have the opportunity to browse the museum's galleries, where they can admire not only the medical instruments of yesteryear, but also other valuable objects that reflect the changes in the perception of health and the treatment of diseases over time.
The museum has also lined up a series of special events for the near future aimed at engaging and educating the public about the history of health. “We are delighted to offer a packed calendar of interactive and educational activities this year. In March we will announce the three types of interactive workshops, which are mainly addressed to schools, for the Different School and Green Week programs, but are also open to other visitors, in groups of 10-15 people. Then we have the themed events, starting with the "Elixir of Love" workshop on February 24th, continuing with "International Health Day" on April 7th, "Drug Abuse Prevention Day" on June 26th and culminating in "International Immunization Day" on November 10th . Each of these events is designed to connect the Cluj community with the history and relevance of health." says Ana-Maria Gruia, museographer at the Pharmacy Museum.
Casa Hintz, the location of the Pharmacy Museum, has a fascinating history, being the first public pharmacy in Cluj opened around 1550. This historic building, which housed the Mauksch-Hintz Pharmacy for almost two centuries, has recently been renovated, revealing a special architectural mosaic .
The museum offers a variety of ways to explore, including free virtual guides (in Romanian and English, soon in Hungarian, German and sign language), informative brochures (available in three languages) and the specialized guidance of a museographer. Normal visiting hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, with last entry at 17:30. The cost of the ticket is 30 lei for adults and 7.5 lei for pupils and students, tickets being available at the entrance to the museum, at Piața Unirii no. 28.
