Journey through history with Cannabis Through the Ages – explore the ancient roots, cultural significance, and evolving uses of cannabis, from traditional medicine to modern-day applications.
Discover how cannabinoids and terpenes work together to support health and wellbeing, and get up close under the scope to witness the beauty of trichomes, the crystal-like glands that hold it all.
Explore New Zealand’s evolving cannabis culture, from its history of prohibition to the growing acceptance of cannabis for medical & wellness benefits, creativity, and social connection within the community.
Live music, talks, film nights and patient gatherings, with the whole museum turned over to the night with its state-of-the-art audio-visual system. Right next door to Karanga-a-Hape Station, two minutes from K Road.
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Abe Gray, Founder Director
Abe Gray founded Whakamana Cannabis Museum in a flat2013 in Dunedin, New Zealand, creating a pioneering institution dedicated to cannabis education, culture, and law reform activism.
Learn more about Abe Gray on Wikipedia.
A beacon of cannabis culture, the museum weaves together cannabis
science and lived culture—curating experiences that educate, empower,
and build community for medicinal cannabis patients.
