Cluj's Mauksch-Hintz House: A Pharmacy's Legacy Lives On

Cluj's Mauksch-Hintz House: A Family Legacy Preserved in the National Museum of Transylvanian Pharmacy The Mauksch-Hintz House in Cluj, Romania, stands as a testament to generations of pharmacists and a rich cultural heritage. Recently, Maszol visited the house, now home to the National Museum of Transylvanian Pharmacy, and spoke with Hintz György, a descendant of the family who once owned and operated the pharmacy within its walls. "The beginning was about 250 years ago," Hintz György shared, reflecting on his family's long association with the building. He described the privatization of the initial pharmacy and its eventual nationalization in 1949. The museum's current location is a testament to the family's resilience, as the original building was demolished in 1959, and the current structure was built later. The video showcases the museum's interior, filled with antique pharmacy jars, showcasing the tools and medicines of the past. Hintz György noted, "It was always a tradition that the first son of the family would become a pharmacist." The museum's attic, once used to dry medicinal herbs, is also featured in the video. The house's transformation into a museum is a positive step in preserving Cluj's history and heritage. It provides a glimpse into the lives of those who came before and the evolution of pharmacy in Transylvania.