Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum

The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum was a family business founded in 1792 and operated in this location from 1796 until 1933.  It represents one of Alexandria's oldest continuously run businesses that combined retailing, wholesaling, and manufacturing.  The museum boasts a remarkable collection of herbal botanicals, handblown glass, and medical equipment, much still in its original location.  It also has a spectacular collection of archival materials, including journals, letters and diaries, prescription and formula books, ledgers, orders and invoices. The names of famous customers appear in these documents, including Martha Washington, Nelly Custis and Robert E. Lee.

Since 2006 when the museum was donated to the City of Alexandria, the museum continues to evolve as new research is uncovered and the museum expands its understanding and interpretation of the medical and business history captured by this site.

What's New

• Due to school & group tours, the Museum will have the following adjusted hours:

  • Friday, June 14 - opening late at 1:30pm 

  • Tuesday, June 18 -  First tour at 12:15pm, gift shop will be open as normal

  • Friday, June 21 – opening late at 11:30am 

• Visit the Historic Alexandria Calendar for a full list of events.

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Other Important Links

• Historic House Museum Consortium 
• National Register of Historic Places 

American Alliance of Museums
Accredited Museum