Whakamana Cannabis Museum, Dunedin

Name: Whakamana Cannabis Museum
Address: 192 Princes Street, Dunedin, 9016, New Zealand
Telephone: +64 3-742 1172

#56 among attractions in Dunedin

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Whakamana, or The New Zealand Institute for Cannabis Education, Research and Development is New Zealand's first museum dedicated to the history of cannabis use and culture. It was first opened in October 2013 in Dunedin as part of a project spearheaded by Abe Gray, former deputy leader of the Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party, and Julian Crawford, former ALCP regional spokesperson. ()

Established: 2013 (11 years ago)Coordinates: 45°53'55"S, 170°29'2"E

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192 Princes StreetDunedin 9016 New Zealand

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+64 3-742 1172

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Nearby attractions include: Dunedin Ice Stadium, Forbury Park Raceway, St Michael's Antiochian Orthodox Church, St Patrick's Basilica.

1.2 miSE
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Forbury Park Raceway, Dunedin
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Church
St Michael's Antiochian Orthodox Church, Dunedin
27 min walk • St Michael's Antiochian Orthodox Church is a parish within the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines in South Dunedin, New Zealand.
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Church
St Patrick's Basilica, Dunedin
25 min walk • St Patrick's Basilica in South Dunedin, New Zealand is a Catholic church and was the architect Francis Petre's first departure from the Gothic style exemplified in his St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin.
0.8 miNE
Cemetery
Dunedin Southern Cemetery, Dunedin
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Dunedin Gasworks Museum, Dunedin
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Park
Kensington Oval, Dunedin
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0.8 miNE
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Mayfair Theatre, Dunedin
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1.3 miNE
Area
Otago, Dunedin
34 min walk • Otago is a region of New Zealand located in the southern half of the South Island administered by the Otago Regional Council. It has an area of approximately 32,000 square kilometres, making it the country's second largest local government region. Its population was 246,700 in June 2021.
0.9 miNE
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Dunedin Street Circuit, Dunedin
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Whakamana Cannabis Museum open?

Whakamana Cannabis Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Whakamana Cannabis Museum?

Nearby attractions include Mayfair Theatre, Dunedin (21 min walk), Dunedin Southern Cemetery, Dunedin (21 min walk), Forbury Park Raceway, Dunedin (23 min walk).

How to get to Whakamana Cannabis Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Whakamana Cannabis Museum:

Bus

Macandrew Rd, 282 • Lines: 8N (8 min walk)
Forbury Rd, opposite 74 • Lines: 8S (8 min walk)