Cannabis Museum Amsterdam

Discover the fascinating story of one of the world’s most recognised and misunderstood plants.

At Cannabis Museum Amsterdam, you’ll explore the history, science and culture of cannabis across three interactive floors. From ancient uses and hemp production to the human endocannabinoid system and modern cannabis culture, the museum explores the plant from many different perspectives. Explore at your own pace with a digital audio guide, while our knowledgeable museum team is available throughout your visit if you have questions.

Three Floors. One Extraordinary Plant.

Follow the story of cannabis from its ancient origins to the science, culture and debates surrounding the plant today.

Floor 1 — History & Hemp

Discover how cannabis and hemp have been used for thousands of years for food, fibres, medicine, construction and industry.

Floor 2 — Cannabis & the Human Body

Explore the science behind cannabis, the human endocannabinoid system and how cannabinoids interact with the body.

Floor 3 — Modern Cannabis Culture

Discover modern cannabis culture, consumption methods, concentrates and the story of Amsterdam’s famous coffeeshops.

Explore at Your Own Pace

Take your time, follow your curiosity and discover the museum in your own way.

Use our digital audio guide for additional stories and information, while our museum team is always nearby if you’d like to ask a question.

What you will see

Live Cannabis Plants
See cannabis plants growing inside the museum.

Interactive Exhibits
Learn through hands-on displays across all three floors.

Cannabis Testing Machine
Discover how modern cannabis is professionally analysed and tested.

Rosin Press
Learn how cannabis concentrates can be made.

Everything you need to explore the museum — plus a few extras to enjoy along the way.

✓ Digital audio guide
✓ Free hemp tea
✓ Complimentary goodie bag
✓ 10% off in the Museum Shop
✓ Knowledgeable museum staff available for questions

Choose Your Ticket

Book online for our best direct price and receive your ticket instantly on your phone.

Flexible

Single Ticket

€10

Valid for up to 12 months

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Best Value

7-Day Pass

€12

Unlimited visits for 7 days

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Group Day Ticket

€45

Up to 5 people

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What Visitors Say

Visitors from around the world come to discover the history, science and culture of cannabis in Amsterdam.

    
 
 
       Ruby Shava Hankinson 
 
 
  Very chill vibe and educational
  
 
      Hubert PIGEAT 
 
 
  A faire par curiosité !
  
 
      Matthias Janka 
 
 
  Interesante Einblicke in die Geschichte von Cannabis und der Prohibition dagegen.
  
 
      Eva Lucas 
 
 
  Super expérience. Je recommande entièrement. Le musée est très petit mais rempli d’informations intéressante. Petit plus pour le petit cadeau à l’arrivée.
  
 
      Yvonne Nied 
 
 
  Echt klasse, mehr Brauch man nicht zu sagen. Daumen hoch!
  
 
      Thibault Val 
 
 
  Petit musée à un prix abordable (10€). Le personnel est agréable et nous avons même le droit à des goodies! Je vous conseille d’utiliser l’audio guide disponible dans plusieurs langues (dont le français) pour en apprendre plus
  
 
      Tiphaine Peyrot 
 
 
  Très bonne visite en autonomie. Petits cadeaux à l'entrée ! Sympa, je recommande !
  
 
      Quentin Lindemann 
 
 
  Super lehrreich und super Audio
  
 
      Mauro 
 
 
  Great experiencie
  
 
      Aggie Dennett Harmon 
 
 
  Amazing place full of educative material

Easy to Find in Central Amsterdam

Cannabis Museum Amsterdam is located at Damstraat 6, just a short walk from Dam Square and around 10 minutes on foot from Amsterdam Centraal Station.

Location

Cannabis Museum Amsterdam
Damstraat 6
1012JM Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Tel: 020 624 5628

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Plan Your Visit

Most visitors spend around 45 minutes exploring the museum.

We are open daily from 09:00 to 22:00.

Last admission: 21:30
Recommended arrival: by 21:00

No printing is required. Simply show your mobile ticket when you arrive.

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Museum Shop

Take a piece of Cannabis Museum Amsterdam home with you.
Discover museum clothing, artwork, accessories and exclusive cannabis-inspired merchandise available from our official online shop.

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