Museum Of Drugs Paraphernalia And Related Antiquities

The Museum Of Drugs Paraphernalia And Related Antiquities houses a collection of documents and curios charting the history of substance use, supply and societal reaction throughout the centuries. Substance use and its prevalance in contemporary society is a subject of polarisation from acceptance and tolerance through to fear, moral panic and prohibition.

The aims of the The Museum Of Drugs Paraphernalia And Related Antiquities are:

to provide a showcase for items housed within the museum alongside articles of research into their historical significance

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

to further the development of the museums collection and to bring the collection to the attention of the wider public

to challenge historical inaccuracies, moral panics and prejudices that continue to resonate within contemporary society

1913 San Francisco Police Mug Shot File. Vagrant with hypo marks to arms

The Museum of Drugs Paraphernalia and Related Antiquities showcases guest collections. To view current guest collections at the museum, click on the link above. To request a showcase of your private collection click on Contact Us

Currently on display:

The Hutchinson Collection