The History of Medicine Museum

One thing I learned at the History of Medicine Museum is that the early pharmacies often had many artistic elements. This was because they needed to prove the legitimacy of their practice to the public. Different herbs were stored in ornate jars and displayed around the lab. In addition to selling remedies, an assortment of exotic dry goods were also often available for purchase. In general, those who studied medicine were held in high regard in the community. I thought this was really interesting because I never considered the idea that medics and art could intertwine.