Rahmat International Wildlife Museum & Gallery
A privately owned taxidermy museum with thousands of specimens from five continents, displayed in habitat-style settings.
The museum was founded by local entrepreneur Rahmat Shah and displays about 3,000 animal specimens, including Sumatran tigers, African lions, and polar bears, arranged in habitat dioramas. It also has a butterfly hall and a simulated cave, on a scale rarely seen in Southeast Asia. Admission is about IDR 50,000. Open roughly 9 am to 5 pm. A good choice for families with children or for a rainy day.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Vihara Gunung Timur
- Sri Mariamman Temple & Kampung Madras
- Tjong A Fie Mansion
- Merdeka Square & Old City Hall
- Kesawan Old Town
- Maimun Palace
- Great Mosque of Medan (Masjid Raya Al-Mashun)
- North Sumatra State Museum