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On Saturday 31 october 2026, we will organise the yearly PKN day in Valkenswaard, in the Cigar-Maker museum. This day will be organised together with the Dutch Society for Tobacco History (SNT). More information… Read more: PKN-SNT dag op 31 oktober 2026 in Valkenswaard

The Pipe of the Month September 2026 is a Dutch pipe, made around 1863-1870 to commemorate the 50 years jubilee of the return of the King of Orange. Made by the Gouda pipe maker Bartholomeus van der Maas.… Read more: Pijp van de Maand – September 2026

The pipe of the month August 2026 is a pipe made in Grossalmenrode (Germany) depicting Martha, wife of the first American President George Washington. Read further..… Read more: Pijp van de Maand – Augustus 2026

The pipe of the Month July 2026 is a very nicely designed French clay pipe depicting a 'Silène' or 'Bacchant'. The pipe's brand looks like 'Gambier' but isn't ...… Read more: Pijp van de Maand – Juli 2026

The new PKN magazine, issue number 179 is available. This time with 6 articles about a variety of subjects: a name pipe of a minister from Terschelling, a 17th century presentation pipe from Roosendaal, post cards… Read more: Nieuwe PKN Blad nr 179

On Saturday 20 June, we will organzie a trade and identification day at the Museum in Hazerswoude-Dorp. During this day, anyone interested is invited to bring their tobacco-related treasures to have them identified.… Read more: 20 Juni Hazerswoude Ruil-en Determinatiedag

The pipe of the month June 2026 is a beautifully carved French clay pipe, depicting Henri du Vergier, count de Rochejaquelin, born from nobility.… Read more: Pijp van de Maand – Juni 2026

This presentation is organised by the 'Working Group Archeology' in Sittard, in cooperation with the local museum. For many, the clay pipe for represents a vague nostalgic memory of toys and bubble blowing ..… Read more: Lezing over kleipijpen in Sittard op 23 mei a.s.

Since 1978, the PKN's mission is to improve and grow the knowledge about the history of the tobacco pipe. In order to achieve this, three times a year a magazine is published and once a year a yearbook.… Read more: Jaarboek 2020 nu digitaal beschikbaar

The pipe of the month of May 2026 is a French made pipe for the jubilee of King Willem III in 1874.