Hash and Hemp Museum
Hash and Hemp Museum
Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum Barcelona
EVERYTHING AROUND HEMP
The history and uses of hemp and hash: From the medical aspects to products made from hemp to stimulants. And all of this in the most beautiful modernist architecture.
My Rating:
The positives:
This exhibit, hosted in a fantastic, modernist architectural setting, is surprisingly interesting. The history of hemp and hash is explained in great detail.
The negatives:
The only drawback might be the fact that first-time Barcelona visitors might prefer visiting some of the many other cultural highlights in the city. For repeat visitors to Barcelona, however, this is definitely worth a look.
Last Modified: 14.02.2024 | Céline
Hash and Hemp Museum
Tickets
The details
at a glance
Guided Tours
Can be booked at barcelona@hashmuseum.com
Languages: English, Dutch, French, Italian and Portuguese
Spanish public guided tour on Saturdays at 12 noon
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Audio Guide
Yes, included in the admission price.
Languages: English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.
Audio Guide
Yes, included in the admission price.
Languages: English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.
Audio Guide
Yes, included in the admission price.
Languages: English, Spanish, Catalan, French, German and Italian.
A brochure in these six languages plus Russian is also available upon request
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Hash and Hemp Museum
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What is there
to see?
When you stand in front of the museum and go inside the entrance hall, you’ll notice the many hemp leaves attached to just about every surface you can find. You’ll assume that this is all about the plant and its – intoxicating – consumption.
But once you actually move on to the exhibition area, you’ll stand corrected: this is about much, much more. The plant and its historic uses, everyday applications of hemp, and its cultural image… But of course, smoking … is also a topic 😉
Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum
A bit of History
The museum’s history is mainly formed by Ben Dronkers, who is also known for opening the Hemp Museum in Amsterdam back in 1985.
In 2002, he purchased the Palau Mornau in Barcelona, restored the building for 10 years, and, finally, in 2012, he opened the Hemp and Hash Museum of Barcelona!
The Palau Mornau was erected in the 15th century in the Gothic part of Barcelona. The Santcliment family built it. They could afford that as they were also distinguished members of the Barcelona City Council.
The house then changed hands a few times and finally came into the possession of José Francisco de Mornau in 1797 and was named after him. He played an important role in 1809, during the war against France.
But it was Joan Nadal expanded the medieval building in the early 20th century. He commissioned the architect Manuel Joaquim Raspall i Mayol, who added further rooms in the modernist style.
Official website of the Hash and Hemp Museum (EN): hashmuseum.com/en/barcelona/
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