Where Can I Get Magic Mushrooms?
This guide is for educational, research, and harm reduction purposes only.
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If you decide to engage in illegal activities (which we do not condone), please be careful, safe, and discreet.
You are responsible for your actions.
Introduction
Like many others, you may be seeking the healing benefits of psilocybin mushrooms or truffles. This guide will give you ideas on how you can obtain magic mushrooms or truffles.
Before you start reading, please note that psilocybin is illegal and highly controlled in most parts of this world. We only encourage safe, responsible, legal consumption of psilocybin mushrooms or truffles. We do not condone any illegal activities and take no responsibility for any decision to partake in said activities.
Legality of Psilocybin & Ways to Obtain Them
Currently, the only countries in which people may legally possess, cultivate, or consume psilocybin in some form are Jamaica, the Netherlands, Brazil, Samoa, British Virgin Islands, Austria, and a few jurisdictions in the United States. You can learn more about the legal status of magic mushrooms in different countries here.
For many, the safest way to access psilocybin is through a clinical trial. You can search through this list of trials. Most of these studies have overwhelming interest from potential participants and/or stringent selection criteria so there is no guarantee you will be able to join. Even if you are admitted into a study, you may receive a placebo instead of psilocybin.
In any case, there are a large number of licensed professionals who are willing to support you in your preparation and integration processes. It may be worth reaching out to one or more of them to explore your options.
may be good places to start your research.
Networking and asking are the most traditional ways of finding medicine. As psychedelics gain more mainstream acceptance, you may find that some people are open to discussing the topic.
Sometimes, asking a question like “hey, have you ever tried microdosing?” or “have you heard of microdosing?” can open up doors.
Of course, it’s best to get to know someone before starting this type of conversation. Open-mindedness, open-heartedness, brightness, and kindness are some of the traits to look for in a person when you want to bring up this sensitive topic.
Please be mindful of your setting when asking. Be extra careful when you are considering starting these conversations in jurisdictions where these medicines are illegal and stigmatized.
Buying Magic Truffles in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, magic truffles, the underground part of some magic mushrooms, are legal and openly sold in physical and online “smartshops.”
Unfortunately, magic mushrooms were banned in 2008 after a young girl died after jumping from a bridge while under the influence of multiple substances (including alcohol).
Luckily, magic truffles were excluded from the list of prohibited substances and continue to grow in popularity. Through another legal loophole, several companies also continue to produce and distribute magic mushroom grow kits, which are legal because the kits themselves do not contain psilocybin.
Listed below are just a few examples of physical smartshops. Amsterdam has the highest concentration of these businesses, but in most major Dutch cities, you’ll be able to find a store that sells truffles. Some of these smartshops also sell products through their websites.
In Amsterdam:
- Azarius – Kerkstraat 119, 1917 GE (physical & online)
- Kokopelli – Warmoesstraat 12, 1012 JD (physical only)
- Innerspace – Spuistraat 108, 1012 VA (physical only)
- Magic Mushroom Gallery – Spuistraat 249, 1012 VP (physical & online)
- Tanaka – Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 151A, 1017 PZ (physical & online)
- When Nature Calls – Keizersgracht 508, 1017 EJ (physical & online [only CBD products online])
- Elements of Nature – Warmoesstraat 54, 1012 JG AND Warmoesstraat 97, 1012 HZ (online & physical)
- Number One – Oude Hoogstraat 4, Amsterdam 1012 CE (physical only)
- Baba Souvenir Shop — Warmoesstraat 47, 1012 HW (physical only)
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In Utrecht:
- Magic Mind – Voorstraat 32, 3512 AP (physical & online)
- State of Mind – Oudegracht 226, 3511 NT (physical & online)
In Rotterdam:
- Dr. Smart – Nieuwe Binnenweg 5, 3014 GA (physical only)
In The Hague:
- Euphoria – Schoolstraat 11, 2511 AW (physical & online)
- Herbal Spirit – Prins Hendrikstraat 175, 2518 HP (physical & online)
In Leiden:
- Altered State – Papengracht 3, 2311 TV (online & physical)
There are also several online-only smart shops based in the Netherlands that sell truffles and grow kits (sometimes alongside other products). Some only ship within the Netherlands while others ship overseas (unlawfully in many cases). Here are just a few examples:
Psilocybin Mushrooms in the United States
In the United States, psilocybin mushrooms along with most other psychoactive substances are illegal under federal law. However, in 2019, the city of Denver, Colorado was the first to decriminalize magic mushrooms. Pursuing criminal charges for the possession and cultivation of psilocybin mushrooms for personal use has become the lowest priority for Denver police, although the distribution of psilocybin is still not allowed.
Soon after Denver’s announcement, the cities of Oakland and Santa Cruz in California voted to decriminalize all entheogens, including psilocybin. Since then, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Washington DC have passed laws decriminalizing most psychedelic substances.
In November 2020, Oregon voted yes on an initiative that legalizes psilocybin therapy (this initiative is currently in a two-year development phase). Numerous other states and cities are currently considering measures to decriminalize or legalize mushrooms and other psychedelics.
EDIT: As of December 24, 2021, there have been several other cities that have decriminalized psychedelics. These include Seattle and Port Townsend in Washington; Detroit, Michigan; Easthampton, Northampton, Cambridge, and Somerville in Massachusetts.
Here are some companies that seem to be taking the plunge to provide access:
Soul Cybin
Arbor Shrooms
Amazing Shrooms
Organizations such as Mushroom Tao also seem to be offering at home programs.
Please do diligent research when purchasing for any website. There have been reports of unethical websites that do not deliver on their promises. Again, you are responsible for your actions.
To learn more about the efforts in the US, visit Decriminalize Nature or Psychedelic Support’s article “Are Psychedelics Legal Now? Initiatives for Legalization and Decriminalization”.
Buying Psilocybin Mushrooms in Canada
In Canada, while psilocybin is illegal on the national level, there is a fast-growing number of online dispensaries that offer magic mushrooms.
The Medicinal Mushroom Dispensary, started by Dana Larsen, a veteran Canadian cannabis advocate, was one of the first Canadian online shops.
Larsen’s plans to also open a Vancouver storefront was given a boost when a motion to halt his plans was defeated six to two by the city council in September 2019. The city seems to encourage expanding access to the medicine, and to turn a blind eye to Larsen’s activities.
Here are some more examples of Canadian online mushroom shops:
- Blue Goba
- SHAFAA
- Vellum Health
- Shroom Bros
- Shrooms Valley
- Magic Mushroom Dispensary
- Spore Society
Many online originally-cannabis-only dispensaries are now expanding their product lines to include psilocybin mushrooms. Most of these web shops only ship within Canada, although there are a few that ship overseas. For a more complete view of the Canadian market, visit Psillow.
Psilocybin Mushrooms in Other Countries
In Jamaica, psilocybin mushrooms are completely legal. If you are in the country doing research, you may want to ask around for Tedd’s or Miss Brown’s.
As in the Netherlands, there are also several established retreats in Jamaica that may be able to help with your requests. You can explore your options through a search engine or through the Tripsitters Directory, retreat.guru, or psychedelic experience.
(Please note that in 2006, Time magazine named Jamaica “the most homophopic place on Earth,” and if you identify as LGBTIQ, you may want to conduct research in other places.)
In Brazil, even though psilocybin and psilocin (another psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms) are technically illegal, it is still legal to possess, consume, and sell magic mushrooms. They are sold mainly through websites like jardim xamanico.
In the British Virgin Islands (in the Caribbean to the east of Puerto Rico), magic mushrooms grow naturally and are legal to possess and to consume. Although it remains illegal to sell or market the fungi, these laws remain unenforced. The Tortola island in particular is known for the many small businesses that openly sell magic mushrooms.
Here are a few other options, some of them safer than others.
In Portugal, all substances have been decriminalized for personal use and possession since 2001.
In Spain, personal use of psilocybin in a private space is decriminalized and plant medicine thrives in some parts of the country (e.g. Ibiza and Mallorca).
In Mexico, mushrooms are allowed if they are used as part of a religious ceremony, and there are several organizations offering mushroom retreats. Specifically, in Oaxaca, Mexico, home to the late Maria Sabina (the famous mushroom curandera), you will find many people offering mushrooms and ceremonies.
In certain parts of Thailand (e.g. Pai, Phuket, Koh Pha Ngan), mushrooms are widely available although they are technically illegal.
Psilocybin mushrooms are also openly sold on Gili Air, Indonesia, an island right next to Bali, but this option may not be advised as the consequences of being caught with illegal substances in Indonesia are severe.
In Laos, some restaurants offer a special menu of magic shakes, teas, and pizza. As always, please take extreme caution and conduct extensive research as you explore these options to remain safe and free. We do not recommend breaking any laws.
Growing Mushrooms in Your Home
If you live in a jurisdiction where cultivation of mushrooms is legal, you may want to consider growing your own medicine.
Here is a particularly useful list of youtube growing guides.
DoubleBlind magazine offers a mushroom growing course.
Here is a comprehensive list of resources for different methods to grow your own.
In New Mexico, growing psilocybin mushrooms is legal, but not drying or preserving them. In the United States, spore syringes are legal except in Georgia, Idaho, and California. There are many spore vendors like
- mushrooms.com
- Premium Spores
- MycologyNow
- SporeWorks
- those on /r/sporetraders
that sell spore syringes for microscopy (research) purposes.
You can also buy grow kits and various other growing supplies from websites like Midwest Grow Kits and Mush Box.
Forage and Gather Magic Mushrooms from the Wild
Lastly, you may want to pick your own magic mushrooms if you live in a jurisdiction where this is legal.
This list gives an idea of what mushrooms grow naturally in your area and here is an overview on how to find magic mushrooms. Both of these guides have been written by Alan Rockefeller, a renowned mycologist.
May this guide help you get connected with psilocybin mushrooms in a legal and safe way. Magic happens when you reach out.
Where Are Magic Mushrooms Legal? State-By-State Guide
In 1968, the USA officially banned psilocybin.
It’s remained illegal ever since, but thanks to the effort of activists and researchers’ these laws could change very soon.
An increasing number of studies support the medicinal use of magic mushrooms and their active ingredient, psilocybin.
Below, we will take a look at psilocybin’s legal status state by state.
Quick Summary: What’s the Legal Status of Magic Mushrooms in the US?
How Are Magic Mushrooms Regulated in the US?
At the US federal level, psilocybin is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance.
However, this law doesn’t carry as much weight as you might think because each state has the option to supersede these laws with something else. If state regulators so choose, they could move to legalize magic mushrooms for recreational use, medicinal use, or both.
Magic mushrooms themselves aren’t banned in the US — it’s their active ingredients, psilocybin, and psilocin. Magic mushrooms are considered a “container” for these illegal compounds and are therefore illegal by proxy.
On the other hand, magic mushroom spores (used for cultivation) are legal in most states, as they do not contain either of these psychoactive chemicals.
What’s the Difference Between Decriminalization & Legalization?
Many people confuse the terms legalization and decriminalization, thinking they’re synonyms.
As the name implies, decriminalization refers to something ceasing to be considered a crime, or at least minimizing penalties concerning certain acts that are ordinarily criminal.
On the other hand, legalization refers to removing criminal penalties assigned to a particular act, which generally includes statal regulatory presence.