Museum of Alchemists and Magicians

Speculum Alchemiae, Museum of Alchemists and Magicians of Old Prague
Czech republic, Prague
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Museum of Alchemists and Magicians

Speculum Alchemiae, Museum of Alchemists and Magicians of Old Prague
Czech republic, Prague
The Museum of Alchemists and Magicians is housed in the former laboratory of Edward Kelly, a Scottish alchemist. The museum presents two expositions: the first one tells about the origin and further development of alchemy as a science, the second one is represented by the alchemist's office and laboratory. The museum building houses one of the oldest spiral staircases in Prague, which leads up to the attic of the house. The attic contains glass jars and flasks, as well as a large variety of scientific books, formerly owned by Edward Kelly's teacher. Many exhibits can be viewed and touched in detail. Right next to the museum there is a small restaurant "Kelliksir", where you can taste various elixirs, potions and decoctions.

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Traveled 9 years ago
Rating 10
I was a little skeptical, as I expected it to be just a cheap exhibition for inexperienced viewers. But I was wrong. The tour will take only an hour of your life, while you can enjoy the authentic and mysterious realm of 500 years of intact alchemy laboratory history. I felt the secrets of this underground laboratory and its corridors seep through me, forcing me to seek the secrets of the creation of the universe. Whether you are a fan of mystery, history, medieval medicine or Harry Potter, I think this museum is worth a visit for everyone.
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