From August 29, 2026
Drogen?
Since the 2026 Long Night of Museums, an exhibition has explored what drugs are, how they work, and how cannabis compares to alcohol, for example; no end date has been announced.
Hanf Museum
Museum in the Nikolaiviertel about hemp as a cultivated plant – from farming, fibers, and paper to medicine and food to the history of its prohibition.
Opening hoursAdmission from €6 Partially accessible
Current exhibitions
About the museum
The Hanf Museum (Hemp Museum) opened on December 6, 1994, in the Nikolaiviertel in Berlin-Mitte. It is run by the nonprofit association H.A.N.F. e.V., which aims to share knowledge about the cannabis plant in all its facets. By its own account, it is the only museum in Germany with a permanent exhibition devoted entirely to hemp.
Covering around 250 square meters, the exhibition shows how hemp grows and how it is cultivated, harvested, and processed, ranging from historical ropes, sailcloth, and spinning wheels to paper, textiles, and remedies to present-day products such as building materials, bioplastics, food, and cosmetics. Other topics include the plant's significance in different cultures, its use as an intoxicant, and the history of cannabis prohibition in the 20th century.
In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum uses its basement for art exhibitions, film screenings, and discussions, and regularly takes part in the Long Night of Museums (Lange Nacht der Museen). The association has also launched hands-on projects, such as a hemp maze in a field in Berlin (2009) and, together with Museumsdorf Düppel, a demonstration field for medieval hemp cultivation (2018). Since the 2026 Long Night of Museums, an exhibition on the subject of drugs has expanded the museum's offerings.
Highlights
- Germany's only permanent exhibition devoted entirely to hemp
- Historical ropes, sailcloth, and spinning wheels
- Hemp as a building material, bioplastic, food, and cosmetic
- Cultural history of cannabis as a remedy and intoxicant
- Digital audio guide on your own smartphone
Permanent exhibitions
- Hanf – die älteste Kulturpflanze der Welt – Permanent exhibition on botany and cultivation, historical uses in seafaring and crafts, medical and cultural history, and modern hemp products.
- Founded
- 1994
- Operated by
- H.A.N.F. e.V.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €4 |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 9 · Children under 10 receive free admission. |
| Groups (6+ people) | €4 per personGroups of 6 or more pay the reduced price. |
The website does not specify who is eligible for the reduced price. Guided tours by arrangement, prices on request.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: not available
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Wheelchair access possible via a mobile ramp; the restrooms are not accessible.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Bus M48 and 248 Nikolaiviertel; U2 Klosterstraße; S-Bahn Alexanderplatz.
Amenities & dining
According to the FAQ, well-behaved dogs are allowed.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Digital audio guide on your own smartphone. Guided tours tailored to groups, school classes, and specialist audiences on request via contact form or phone. |
