Qwensel House is the oldest surviving wooden building in central Turku. On the bank of the Aura River, the house gives a glimpse into the life of the 18th-century gentry and into pharmacy work in the 19th century. It is run by Turku City Museum, and there is a children's pharmacy.
Admission is charged; Museum Card holders get in free. Tickets can be bought online. Public guided tours are offered in summer, and group tours on request. An audio guide is available, and the house has a museum shop and Café Qwensel. The entrance is through the courtyard, and the toilet is accessible. A visit usually lasts from half an hour to an hour and a half.
