Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum

What is the Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum?

The Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum is a small cultural museum dedicated to the cannabis and hemp plant: its long history, its medicinal and spiritual uses, and its role as an industrial crop. Founded in 1985, it is one of the oldest cannabis museums in the world and has become a fixture of Amsterdam’s old city centre.

You will find it at Oudezijds Achterburgwal 148, right in the middle of De Wallen, Amsterdam’s Red Light District. That central setting is part of the appeal, and the museum approaches the plant and its culture in a factual, historical way rather than as a novelty.

Inside, the collection runs from ancient and medicinal use through to hemp as a material for paper, rope and textiles, alongside a live cultivation display and a collection of antique pipes and artefacts. A self-guided audio guide walks you through the exhibits at your own pace.

Je kunt book a ticket for the Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum, including the audio guide, on Tiqets and skip the ticket desk.

Hoogtepunten

• A live cannabis cultivation display, showing how the plant is grown up close.
• Exhibits on the medicinal and spiritual history of cannabis across many cultures.
• A look at industrial hemp used for paper, rope, textiles and more.
• A collection of antique pipes, tools and cannabis-related artefacts.
• A self-guided audio guide that explains each section at your own pace.
• A compact layout you can take in without a long time commitment, in the heart of the old centre.

Why visit the Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum?

This museum suits curious adults who want context rather than spectacle. If you are interested in botany, social history, medicine or the story of how one plant has been used and regulated over the centuries, it rewards a short, focused visit. It is also a sensible indoor stop if the weather turns or you want a break from walking.

Because it sits inside De Wallen, it pairs naturally with a wider walk through the area. Most visitors treat it as one stop among several rather than a half-day attraction.

If you want to understand the neighbourhood around it, read our complete guide to Amsterdam’s Red Light District voordat je gaat.

How to buy tickets

You can pay on arrival at the museum, but booking online is usually the easier option. An online ticket fixes your price in advance and lets you walk in without queuing at the desk, which helps on busier days. Entry is self-guided, so there is no fixed tour time to catch.

1. Open the Tiqets ticket page for the museum.
2. Choose your date and the number of visitors.
3. Pay online and receive your ticket by email.
4. Show the ticket on your phone at the entrance.

Book Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum tickets with the audio guide included.

How to get to the Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum

The museum is at Oudezijds Achterburgwal 148, in the Red Light District, a short walk from Amsterdam Central Station. The quickest way is simply to walk: from Central Station it is around 10 minutes on foot into the old centre.

1. From Amsterdam Central Station, head south into the old town towards Nieuwmarkt and the Red Light District.
2. Make your way to the Oudezijds Achterburgwal canal.
3. Follow the canal to number 148; the museum entrance is on this street.

Trams and the metro also serve the nearby Nieuwmarkt and Dam areas if you prefer not to walk the whole way.

Tips for visiting

A few simple things make the visit smoother:

• Allow around 30 to 60 minutes; this is a compact museum, not a half-day attraction.
• Book online to lock in your price and skip the ticket desk on busy days.
• Use the included audio guide; it adds a lot of context to the exhibits.
• Combine it with a wider walk through the Red Light District, since it sits right in the middle of De Wallen.
• Check the live opening hours on the ticket page before you set out, as these can change.

Reviews from visitors

Public reviews on booking and travel sites are mostly positive. Visitors often describe it as a small but genuinely informative museum, and many are surprised by how much the exhibits cover beyond what they expected, from medicine to industrial hemp. The included audio guide is frequently mentioned as a helpful way to get more out of each section.

The most common note of caution is about size and expectations: because it is a compact museum, people who arrive expecting a large attraction can find it shorter than they imagined. Those who come for the history and context tend to be the happiest with it.

Veelgestelde vragen

How much do Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum tickets cost?

Entry with the audio guide starts from around €9.50 per person online. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the live price on the ticket page before you book.

Hoe lang duurt een bezoek?

Most people spend around 30 to 60 minutes here. It is a compact museum, so you can see it comfortably without setting aside a large part of your day.

Is the Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum worth it?

If you are interested in the history, medicine and industry around cannabis and hemp, it is a worthwhile short stop, and its central location makes it easy to fit in. Visitors mainly looking for a large-scale attraction may find it small.

Is it suitable for kids and families?

The subject matter is aimed at adults, so it is best suited to grown-up visitors and older teens with an interest in history or science. Check the ticket page for any age policy and bring ID if you are unsure.

Can I buy tickets online in advance?

Yes. Booking online in advance fixes your price and lets you walk in without queuing at the desk. Your ticket arrives by email and can be shown on your phone.

How do you get there from Central Station?

It is roughly a 10-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station into the old centre. Head south towards the Red Light District and follow the Oudezijds Achterburgwal canal to number 148.

Is the audio guide included?

Yes, this ticket includes entry plus a self-guided audio guide, which walks you through the exhibits at your own pace.

Where exactly is the museum?

It is at Oudezijds Achterburgwal 148, in the heart of De Wallen, Amsterdam’s Red Light District, a short walk from the Dam and Nieuwmarkt.