Museum
Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum
A museum on the history and uses of cannabis and hemp, in the Red Light District.
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- Area
- De Wallen (Red Light District)
- Type
- Museum
About the experience
Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum is a cultural museum in the old centre. A museum on the history and uses of cannabis and hemp, in the Red Light District.
Good to know
Cannabis has a history far beyond its association with Amsterdam’s coffeeshops. The museum explores a plant that has supplied fibres for rope and cloth, appeared in medical traditions and become the subject of political debate. Its collection includes smoking pipes, botanical illustrations and paintings depicting smoking culture. Those objects help place cannabis in a wider social context, shifting the focus from contemporary consumption to the ways people have cultivated, traded and represented the plant.
Look out for the connection between hemp and seafaring: strong plant fibres were used to make ropes and sailcloth, giving this subject a natural link to Amsterdam’s maritime past. The visit rewards an interest in objects and their stories rather than an expectation of a coffeeshop experience. Afterwards, head towards the nearby Nieuwmarkt for a change of scene. The Waag, originally a city gate, offers another glimpse of the old city, with cafés around the square for a break.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a ticket, and where can I check admission details?
Check the museum’s official website for current admission prices and ticket options.
Where can I find the current opening hours?
Consult the museum’s official website before setting out, including any notices about changes to visitor access.
Is this a coffeeshop or a museum?
It is a museum focused on cannabis and hemp through historical objects, art and information. Do not plan your visit as a coffeeshop stop.
Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?
Check the accessibility information on the official website or contact the museum directly. Describe any step-free access requirements so staff can advise on the exhibition spaces.
Can I walk there from Amsterdam Centraal?
The museum is within walking distance of Amsterdam Centraal, in the old city centre. Use a current map to find your route through the canal streets.
Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum in Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Oudezijds Achterburgwal 148, 1012 DV, Amsterdam