Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, Alexandria, VA

Museum Description :The museum occupies two early 19th century buildings in Old Town Alexandria. The buildings were the site of the Stabler and Leadbeater Apothecary business throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. The interior of the 107 building has been left just as it was when the store closed in 1933, from the furnishings to the 1850s decor to the 1930s contents in the medicine bottles. Please visit our gift shop and support the museum's education and conservation programs. A little drugstore with a BIG history! Open from 1792 to 1933, this family-run drug store became .. View More >>

Museum Description :The museum occupies two early 19th century buildings in Old Town Alexandria. The buildings were the site of the Stabler and Leadbeater Apothecary business throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. The interior of the 107 building has been left just as it was when the store closed in 1933, from the furnishings to the 1850s decor to the 1930s contents in the medicine bottles. Please visit our gift shop and support the museum's education and conservation programs. A little drugstore with a BIG history! Open from 1792 to 1933, this family-run drug store became a museum in 1933, preserving many of the original objects, furniture, and even ingredients.
Museum Admission :Adults : $5 Children (5-12): $3 Ages 4 and under : Free
Museum Program :Mad Science Date & Time : Sun Apr 10, 2016 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Location: Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105-107 S. Fairfax St. Event Details : What do super heroes, crazy animals, and explosions have in common? A mad scientist probably made them! Come to the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum to explore where real science and mad science collide. 45 minute tours start every 30 minutes between 1 and 4:30 p.m. and feature historic medicines with surprising side effects. Upstairs, meet the Museum’s very own mad scientist bringing to life some crazy concoctions and the science behind them. Reservations recommended Fees : $6 per person ages 5 and up. Tickets can be purchased online at The Alexandria Shop starting September 8. Audience : Anyone may attend << View Less