Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum
Museum Museum in Amsterdam documenting cannabis culture and history
The Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum in Amsterdam presents objects and historical exhibits on cannabis use, industrial hemp and related culture; visitors browse displays, a small library and a themed shop in the city centre.
The Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum in Amsterdam is a specialist museum documenting the cultural, medicinal and industrial history of cannabis and hemp. It showcases artifacts, art and educational displays about uses of the plant across different regions and historical periods.
Exhibits cover both recreational and industrial aspects of cannabis, including historic cultivation tools, hemp products and contemporary cultural material. The museum is located in central Amsterdam and is oriented toward general audiences interested in the social and technical history of the plant.
The museum occupies a city-centre building and is part of a small group of cannabis-themed museums and collections in Europe.
- Founding and focus: Founded in 1985 by collector Ben Dronkers, the museum documents cannabis history, medicinal and industrial uses and includes historical objects and artwork.
How to Get to Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum #
Located in central Amsterdam (check the museum’s website for exact branch address), the museum is reachable on foot from Dam Square or by tram lines that stop near the city centre. Amsterdam’s public transport network (GVB trams and buses) serves the area well.
Tips for Visiting Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum #
- The Amsterdam museum has two locations historically-check which site (city or museumplein area) is open before you go.
- Expect a small, focused exhibition-spend time with the ethnographic displays and the historical hemp artefacts rather than only the novelty exhibits.
- Photography rules can vary-ask at the desk.
Best Time to Visit Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum #
An indoor museum-visit on weekday mornings to avoid crowds and to see exhibits at leisure.
Weather & Climate near Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum #
Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (876 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 99 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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