New Orleans Pharmacy Museum (all ages)

Field Trip: New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

Step back in time to an era of leeches, mysterious elixirs, and old-world remedies! Join us for a fascinating field trip to the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, America's first licensed apothecary, on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 11 a.m.

This isn't your average history lesson! We will explore the original 19th-century pharmacy of Louis J. Dufilho, Jr., filled with a captivating collection of historical artifacts. From crude surgical instruments and bloodletting tools to bizarre patent medicines and mystical voodoo concoctions, this field trip offers a unique and memorable look into the evolution of medicine and science.

It’s the perfect opportunity to bring history and health science to life in a way that's both educational and a little bit spooky!