The Archives Project is an initiative of the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research. Our mission is to build the largest digital collection of discreet psychedelic and psychedelic-like experiences in the world in order to preserve, protect and study the rich and diversified history of humanity’s engagement with mind-altering substances.

Our archive serves as a repository for articles, books, documents, and personal stories which recount psychedelic, spiritual, and mystical experiences from across the globe, and throughout written history. We collect, organize, and digitize these materials to ensure they are accessible to researchers, healthcare professionals, historians, and the general public. By cataloging and indexing these sources, we provide a valuable resource for studying the history of psychedelics across different cultural, spiritual and linguistic traditions, understanding advancements in psychedelic-assisted therapy, and ultimately gaining greater insight into human consciousness.

Our archive aims to be a comprehensive and inclusive repository that represents the diversity of psychedelic practices, experiences, and perspectives. We are particularly committed to the incorporation of “non-W.E.I.R.D.” (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic) experiences in order to evince the cultural and spiritual significance of traditional use. We strive to build a collection which reflects both the promises as well as the challenges and controversies which have shaped societal perspectives on traditional, recreational and medical use of psychedelics throughout history. Through partnerships with academic institutions, medical practitioners and researchers, we seek to expand our collection, promote collaborative research, and raise awareness of current developments in psychedelic studies.

We hope that the archive will inspire curiosity, stimulate dialogue, and encourage ongoing exploration of the past, present, and future of psychedelic studies. We believe that by preserving and sharing these experiences, we can cultivate a deeper understanding of the complexities and nuances of psychedelic history and provide a framework of information to support this rapidly growing field as it moves into the future. In addition to providing access to individual experiences, our archive will serve as a valuable research tool for scholars and medical professionals; by aggregating data from a wide range of sources, the archive will provide insights that could lead to critical advancements in our understandings of psychedelics and human consciousness.

Ultimately, we strive to create a comprehensive, user-friendly archive which improves the efficiency and accessibility of psychedelic research. We are dedicated to advancing transcultural, transnational psychedelic studies through innovation and collaboration, and in line with the larger mission of the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutes, we are committed to the promotion of human thriving.