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BOSTON

The Core Cannabis Museum in Boston invites guests to engage with the insanity and inequity of American drug policy through a series of changing exhibits. For over a century, by promoting cannabis as the inherent unifier that it is. We believe that a new generation that is unified rather than divided can reasonably consider the human relationship with substances to create coherent drug policy in America. If you’re looking for things to do in Boston, MA this Boston art museum is the best free museum in the city.

Exhibition Thesis

Seed 2 Soul

For over 80 years, cannabis cultivation has existed in the shadows, shaped by prohibition and resistance.

Seed 2 Soul explores how this history has influenced the plant’s genetics, chemistry, and cultural significance. Through immersive displays, this exhibition reveals the intricate relationship between cannabis, the earth, and the human body.

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The Journey

Genetics

Prohibition reshaped cannabis genetics, favoring high-THC strains while reducing biodiversity. Learn how breeders adapted, why the indica vs. sativa debated is outdated, and how today’s cultivators are restoring lost landrace varieties.

Propagation

Roots

Turn the world upside down and explore the underground network of cannabis roots. Soil scientist Dr. James White reveals how mycorrhizal fungi enhance plant communication, growth, and nutrient absorption.

Soil

Beneath our feet lies a world more complex than we ever imagined. This exhibit dives into the rhizophagy cycle, where plants “farm” microbes for survival, and examines the impact of chemical farming on cannabis cultivation.

Light

Indoor vs. outdoor—what difference does it make? Learn how growers manipulate light spectrums to influence growth, potency, and cannabinoid production, and explore the environmental impact of indoor cultivation.

Vegetative Growth

What does it take to raise a healthy cannabis plant? This exhibit explores the ideal conditions for growth, from temperature and humidity to water consumption—revealing why cannabis is one of the most water-intensive crops.

Sonification

Plants make music. Using conductivity sensors, this interactive display translates plant activity into sound, letting you hear the subtle changes in a cannabis plant’s internal processes in real time.

Flowering

The final stage before harvest—this exhibit explores trichomes, the chemical factories of cannabis. See how these tiny structures produce cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids that give cannabis its potency and aroma.

Extraction

Edibles, concentrates, vapes—how does raw cannabis become these products? Explore the science behind extraction, from solvent-based methods to full-spectrum concentrates, and learn how different techniques impact the final product.

Evolution of Vapes

Vaping has come a long way. Learn about the controversies, safety improvements, and technology behind modern cannabis vaporizers, and how they differ from traditional e-cigarettes.

The Endocannabinoid System

Did you know the human body is designed to interact with cannabis? The ECS regulates mood, pain, and memory using cannabinoids—some of which are even found in breast milk. Learn how this system works and its role in health and wellness.

Trichome Room

Step inside an immersive sensory experience where glowing trichomes pulse to music and poetry. Created in collaboration with visual artists and poets, this room invites you to experience cannabis at a microscopic level.

Harvest

Pistils, trichomes, and timing—harvest is an art. See how cultivators determine peak ripeness and why proper drying, curing (and maybe musical accompaniment) are essential for flavor, potency, and overall quality.

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Our Travelling Exhibition

Travelling Warden

Our Travelling Warden initiative will take the American Warden exhibition on the road. The experience will be hosted by universities, museums, community centers and exhibitions.

This exhibition highlights the harm done by unjust laws and their inequitable enforcement.

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An Event Setting Unlike Any Other

Event Space

The CORE museum is the perfect place to host your special event, offers a unique and memorable venue for any event.

Including corporate events, staff / networking event, shower, fundraiser, team outing, birthday, reunion, weddings, retirement party or general gathering of friends.

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