The Past, the Present & the Future

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David Teniers the Younger, Smokers in a Tavern, ca. 1660.

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Making Hashish

Some hash production methods are thousands of years old and have been passed on from generation to generation.

Herman Saftleven, Rhine landscape with many boats, 1649.

Hemp for Shipping

No other natural fibre can withstand the forces of the open ocean and the ravages of salt water as well as hemp is able to.

Golden Age of Medicinal Cannabis

The hundred years between 1837 and 1937 are known as the Golden Age of Medicinal Cannabis.

Cannabis Counterculture

The forbidden cannabis plant became a symbol of the counterculture movement of the 1960s and beyond.

Late 19th century postcard depicting a girl from Brittany (France) making hemp threads.

Growing Hemp

Industrial hemp is one of the oldest agricultural crops on Earth and it has been used to make thousands of different products.

Cannabis Sativa L.

Cannabis Sativa was first classified in 1753 by botanist Linnaeus. In 1783 biologist Lamarck classified a second species: Cannabis Indica.

Old Masters

Our collection contains works by famous 17th century Dutch artists, such as Adriaen Brouwer, Hendrick Sorgh and David Teniers the Younger.

Reefer Madness

A series of anti-marijuana propaganda films and books released in the 1930s helped fuel hysteria about cannabis.

Hemp Lifestyle

Hemp is the key to a sustainable future. The plastic that can be obtained from hemp is lightweight, durable and biodegradable.

Historic Hemp Culture

Cannabis was (and is) a sacred plant for many people and has historically been used in religious ceremonies in many cultures.

Postcard of an Algerian girl smoking a narghile, early 20th century.

History of Smoking

The museum has a sizeable collection of unusual paintings, prints, drawings and photographs of men and women smoking.

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Explore the world of Cannabis through the unique collection of Ben Dronkers and the Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum.

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Tim Wallace, 1974.

Temporary exhibition

Our exhibition ‘Puff Puff Pass!’ browses through the ‘smoky’ adventures of various cannabis cartoon characters.

On display in Barcelona until 28 February 2022.

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Amsterdam

Barcelona

“It should be on every cannabis lover’s must see list.”

Mikki Norris

activist for drug policy reform

“The museum is very beautifully done.”

Sir Richard Branson

investor and philanthropist

“Enlightening exhibitions in a beautiful setting.”

Michka Seeliger-Chatelain

author and publisher

“An exquisite gem encapsulating the essence of cannabis.”

Ed Rosenthal

Author and horticulturist

“An educational and elating experience.”

Ellen Komp

deputy director of California NORML

“A world class museum, a fitting tribute to the proud history of cannabis.”

Chris Conrad

author and expert witness

“Beautiful, inspirational, and educational.”

Jodie Emery

civil liberties advocate

“Delighted and very impressed.”

Howard Marks aka Mr. Nice

author and activist

Photo: Floris Leeuwenberg.

Hemp-beater De Paauw

Discover the heritage of Holland’s thriving hemp history in this authentically restored windmill, just outside Amsterdam.

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Photo: Floris Leeuwenberg.

Cannabis knowledge

Our museums in Amsterdam and Barcelona are dedicated to the rich history and varied applications of cannabis and hemp, as well as the many opportunities they offer for the future.

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Explore the World of Cannabis

The Past, the Present & the Future

Weed of Wonder

Smokers in a Tavern

Cannabis History in Europe

Puff Puff Pass!

Weed of Wonder

Smokers in a Tavern

Cannabis History in Europe

Puff Puff Pass!

Visitors since 1987. One collection. Two locations.

Highlights of

The Collection

Making Hashish

Hemp for Shipping

Golden Age of Medicinal Cannabis

Cannabis Counterculture

Growing Hemp

Cannabis Sativa L.

Old Masters

Reefer Madness

Hemp Lifestyle

Historic Hemp Culture

History of Smoking

Pre-order our new book

Weed of Wonder

Temporary exhibition

Puff Puff Pass!

What others say

“It should be on every cannabis lover’s must see list.”

“The museum is very beautifully done.”

“Enlightening exhibitions in a beautiful setting.”

“An exquisite gem encapsulating the essence of cannabis.”

“An educational and elating experience.”

“A world class museum, a fitting tribute to the proud history of cannabis.”

“Beautiful, inspirational, and educational.”

“Delighted and very impressed.”

Hemp-beater De Paauw

The beating heart of historic hemp culture

Cannabis knowledge

Plant facts and information

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Visitors since 1987.
One collection. Two locations.