The Pharmacy and Medical Museum of Texas

The Pharmacy and Medical Museum of Texas The Pharmacy and Medical Museum of Texas building was built in 1889 and was a pharmacy until 2012. Mr. To assure the long-term viability of the museum, Mr.

A long-term dream of the owner, Joe Reuss, and his wife, Wanda, was to create a pharmacy and medical museum that would house their extensive collection of pharmacy and medical artifacts. Reuss recognized that this was the perfect building to house that collection. Reuss donated the museum to the City of Cuero owned Cuero Heritage Museum, which would operate it as a branch location. The museum open

ed in November 2014, which was earlier than planned, because people passing by kept knocking on the door wanting to come in to see the progress. The restoration of the downstairs portion of the building is now essentially complete and open to the public. Upon entering the front door, one immediately gets the feeling of entering into a 19th century pharmacy. There are original 1889 beautiful wooden cabinets and counters, along with a magnificent center stairway, leading up to what used to be a doctor's office. One can see bottles upon bottles labeled with their old fashioned Latin names, hand-painted cabinet doors, elaborately telling what's inside, and medical instruments that look horrifyingly gruesome. A 19th century pharmacy was more than just a dispenser of medicine, as it also sold just about anything that could be brought into the store. On display are antique phonographs, radios and sewing machines, as well as veterinary supplies and cosmetics. All of these items, plus more, were sold in pharmacies here in Cuero. The museum is still a work in progress, as the second floor is being renovated to contain 19th century offices for a doctor and a dentist. There will also be a medical laboratory and a display of veterinary items. It is anticipated that the second floor will open in approximately one year. Also in the museum is a small store selling items from both the Pharmach and Medical Museum and the Heritage Museum. Many of these items are original duplicate display items found in both museums. The Museum has proven to be of interest to all age levels. Both grandmothers and grandchildren find something that peak their interests and cause them to ask questions. PLEASE COME VISIT US!

06/04/2026
06/01/2026

History Talk: SNAKE OILS 🐍
A look at a very interesting old product called "The Mother's Friend" 🤔 and the variations of elixirs and curiosities inside the Snake Oils cabinet.

We honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country 🇺🇸 🙏🏻
05/23/2026

We honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country 🇺🇸 🙏🏻



05/16/2026

History talk time! Sound up🔊
How did the ice cream sundae that would've once been served by some of Cuero's oldest drugstores come to be?

Settle in with us at the lunch counter and hear the story. 🍒

Congratulations to Kim Croisant on her new book coming out this fall!!! 📚 We had the pleasure of visiting with her on he...
05/16/2026

Congratulations to Kim Croisant on her new book coming out this fall!!! 📚
We had the pleasure of visiting with her on her visit to Cuero last year, and she was inspiring and delightful.
What a surprise to see that this photo of our 137 year-old drugstore staircase made it on to her book cover!
We are honored.

05/09/2026

The museum window is all adorned in beauty and elegant loveliness for Mother's Day! 🌷

Designed by Suzette Dillion ✨️

It's beginning to look a lot like.... the 250th celebration of America! 🇺🇸 Upstairs you can also get your photo with o...
04/25/2026

It's beginning to look a lot like.... the 250th celebration of America! 🇺🇸 Upstairs you can also get your photo with our resident skeleton, Mr. Bones, who -in 250th fashion- now embodies the late great Benjamin Franklin!

Come explore the many wonders of the museum's upstairs (and down) and learn a few things about Mr. Franklin while you're here... extra fun for the kids!

04/16/2026

A history/artifact highlight on ⚡️THE ELECTREAT ⚡️ ...one example of the many quackery devices that were promoted for home use in the early 20th century.

Come visit us at the The Pharmacy and Medical Museum of Texas, open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am to 3pm.

Join us for a special Tree Dedication in memory of Dr. H. Wayne Adickes!🌳
04/15/2026

Join us for a special Tree Dedication in memory of Dr. H. Wayne Adickes!🌳

Address

114 E Main Street
Cuero, TX
77954

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

(361) 485-8090

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