About Rahmat International Wildlife Museum and Gallery
Rahmat International Wildlife Museum and Gallery is a natural history museum in Medan Baru, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Founded by conservation enthusiast Rahmat Shah, it houses one of Indonesia's largest taxidermy collections with thousands of preserved specimens from around the world. Located on Jalan S. Parman, the museum displays mammals, birds, insects and marine life in dioramas, emphasizing wildlife education and conservation awareness.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large indoor museum with extensive air-conditioned galleries displaying thousands of taxidermy specimens including big cats, bears, elephants, primates, birds, insects and marine animals arranged in habitat dioramas. The setting is urban, inside a multi-story building on Jalan S. Parman in central Medan. Visitors walk through themed halls, view life-size animal displays, educational panels and a gallery section, with guided tours available to explain the collection.
Key highlights
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One of Indonesia's largest taxidermy collections with over 2,000 preserved specimens
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Life-size dioramas of mammals, birds and marine life from Africa, Asia and other regions
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Extensive insect and butterfly collection
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Educational displays focused on wildlife conservation and biodiversity