Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum

The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum was a family business founded in 1792 and operated in this location from 1805 until 1933.  It represents one of Alexandria's oldest continuously run businesses that combined retailing, wholesaling, and manufacturing.

Page updated on Dec 12, 2019 at 5:49 PM

The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum

The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum boasts a vast collection of herbal botanicals, hand-blown glass, and medical equipment.  It also has a spectacular collection of archival materials, including journals, prescription and formula books, ledgers, orders and invoices. Read more about the museum's history.

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Virtual Tour

Visit the first and second floors of the Apothecary Museum on Google 360 virtual tours.

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Plan Your Visit to the Apothecary Museum

Visitors can tour the Museum on one of the many 30 minute guided tours offered at a quarter past and quarter to the hour. The museum offers guided tours, only due to the fragility of the historic space. Public tours can accommodate up to 10 people. Admission may be purchased in the museum shop or in advance by calling 703-746-3852.

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Schedule Changes at the Apothecary Museum

The Apothecary Museum will open late on the following days, due to scheduled school tours:

  • Friday, December 13 – No tours at 2:15 and 2:45 p.m.
  • Sunday, December 15 – No tour at 2:15 p.m.

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City Museums closing early, December 19

All of the City of Alexandria Museums will close at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, for staff development.

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Apothecary Museum Archival Collection

Search the Museum’s Archival Collection, comprised of the letters, invoices, account books, and ledgers of the apothecary and pharmacy business owned by the Stablers and Leadbeater families from 1792-1933, in Alexandria, Virginia.

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Geek Tours

The Apothecary Museum presents one-hour specialty tours with varying themes on occasional Sunday mornings throughout the year. Advance purchase is recommended as space is limited. To find out more about the Geek Tours look for dates on Historic Alexandria's online calendar. 

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Magical Birthday Parties

The museum offers children's birthday parties for both aspiring wizards and pharmacists Find out more about Children's Birthday Parties.

Museum Hours

November to March:
Wednesday to Saturday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Sunday: 1 - 4 p.m. 
Monday and Tuesday: Closed 
Last tour: At 3:45 p.m. 
Closed: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas

April to October:
Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Sunday and Monday: 1 - 5 p.m. 
Last tour: At 4:45 p.m. 

Email the Museum

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Event Tickets

To purchase tickets to Apothecary Museum events, and to shop online, visit The Alexandria Shop.

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