Indonesian Plantation Museum, Agricultural museum in Medan Maimun, Indonesia
The Indonesian Plantation Museum is an agricultural museum in Medan that focuses on the history and methods of plantation farming. The exhibits cover major crops like palm oil, rubber, coffee, and tea with documents and practical examples of how they are grown.
The museum was founded in 2016 and documents the development of Sumatra's agricultural landscape. The region was once a center of tobacco growing in the 1800s before shifting to modern plantations.
The museum shows how farming shaped daily life in this region and what role plantations play in society. You see old tools and photographs that explain how farmers have worked here for generations.
The museum is accessible on weekdays and Saturday, with guided tours available for groups. Visitors should check ahead since opening hours can vary seasonally.
The museum is run by a research institute focused on palm oil studies that shares current discoveries about growing methods. This connection to active research makes it more than just a history collection.
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