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The museum is open Wed to Sat 12 pm - 5 pm & by appointment
16050 Canaanville Rd, Athens, OH 45701
The museum is open Wed to Sat 12 pm - 5 pm & by appointment
16050 Canaanville Rd, Athens, OH 45701

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Admission $5

Now open in our new location:

16050 Cannaville Road, Athens, OH 45701

info@cannabismuseum.com

+1 (740) 331-4558

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Step into the fascinating world of cannabis history, innovation, and culture at the Cannabis Museum. Whether you’re a history buff, an industry professional, or just curious about the plant’s deep-rooted impact on society, our museum offers a one-of-a-kind journey through time.

What to Expect

Explore the Untold Story of Cannabis

Our exhibits uncover the hidden history of cannabis—long before prohibition, before the war on drugs, and before legalization efforts took root. See rare artifacts, historical documents, and artistic representations that illustrate how cannabis was a cornerstone of medicine, industry, and culture for centuries.

A Truly Eye-Opening Experience

You’ll walk away with a newfound appreciation for cannabis—its complex past, its potential future, and its role in shaping industries, medicine, and culture worldwide. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a passionate advocate, there’s always something new to discover.

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The museum is a place where education meets inspiration. Plan your visit, bring your curiosity, and get ready for an experience that challenges perceptions and sparks conversation.

Visitor Info

Admission Prices

Adults

$5.00

Opening Hours

Wednesday – Saturday

12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

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Upcoming Events

Brother Hill

February 27, 2025 19:00
Brother Hill is a folk musician, singer, songwriter, and humanitarian volunteer from Dayton, Ohio. Hill performs solo as Brother Hill and as front man in Athens-based folk-quintet “Hill Spirits”.
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Home Grow

October 30, 2025 18:30-March 19, 2026 19:30
Learn to grow your own herb. Home grow laws in Ohio allow you to grow 6 plants per person or 12 plants per household. We have a panel of experts in cannabis horticulture to help guide you, give pointers and take your questions.
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Current Exhibits

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Cannabis Americana

January 1, 2025-December 31, 2025
Cannabis Americana tells the intertwined American history of two strains of Cannabis. Cannabis sativa, the hemp plant, originally from Eastern China, its seeds were passed around the world as a common fiber plant.
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The Golden Age of Cannabis Medicine 1850-1937

January 15, 2025-December 31, 2025
This major exhibition shows the revolutionary art of the late 1960s, expressed through some of the greatest music hits of the 20th century as well as paintings, film industry, fashion and design.
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The End of the Hempire 1850-1937

February 1, 2025-December 31, 2025
Unravel the events that lead to the decline in hemp. America was built on a foundation of hemp, grown by the earliest explorers and settlers. Hemp was used for ropes, twine, nets, canvas for sails, tents, and wagon covers.
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We Preserve the History of Cannabis

As fiber, food, fuel and medicine. Our collections crossover many other areas including ethnobotany, fiber production, the history of pharmacology, prohibition, propaganda, counterculture and psychedelia. Our collections of historic artifacts are preserved to share the stories of Cannabis.

The Cannabis Museum is an Ohio 501(c)(3) educational and research nonprofit organization, dedicated to revealing the history of mainstream cannabis use in the United States and around the world. It collects, preserves, and shares the history of cannabis use, culture, prohibition, and politics.

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