The Museum Of Drugs is the world's leading authority on the history of substance use. It is home to a vast collection of artefacts revealing the hidden history of substance use and societal reaction prior to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, U.K. The Museum explores human relationships with substances, charting a story of polarisation, from acceptance and tolerance through to fear, moral panic and prohibition.

to provide a showcase for items housed by the Museum, alongside articles of research into their historical significance

to provide an educational resource for scholars interested in the historical context of substance use and associated matters

to further the development of the Museum's collection and to bring the subject matter to the attention of a wider audience

to explore historical inaccuracies, moral panics and prejudices that have dominated societal understanding of substances and the people who use them