Museum
Rahmat International Wildlife Museum & Gallery
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Rahmat International Wildlife Museum & Gallery in Medan displays an extensive collection of taxidermied animals from around the world, arranged by habitat. The museum opened in 1999 and occupies a 2,970 m² building completed in October 2007.
Don't miss
- Global taxidermy collection featuring creatures from sea, land, and sky
- Specimens arranged by habitat, from smallest to largest
- Founder's personal hunting and fishing trophies and travel memorabilia
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Rahmat International Wildlife Museum & Gallery
You can visit Rahmat International Wildlife Museum & Gallery on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
Getting there
Know before you go
- The displays consist of taxidermied animals rather than live wildlife.
- Specimens from sea, land and air are arranged by habitat and size.
- The museum opened in 1999; its 2,970-square-metre building was completed in October 2007.
A bit of history
The museum was founded by Rahmat Shah, a sports hunter and conservationist who studied wildlife management in many countries including the USA, Canada, Russia, and Australia. He opened the museum in 1999 to promote understanding of wildlife and the importance of preventing extinction.
Common questions
What kind of animals are on display?
The museum displays taxidermied wildlife from around the world, including sea, land, and sky creatures, arranged by habitat.
Who founded the museum and why?
Rahmat Shah, a sport hunter and conservationist, founded the museum to educate visitors about wildlife diversity and conservation.
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