International Banana Museum
International Banana Museum is a museum dedicated to the collection, preservation, and display of items related to the banana, a popular fruit consumed worldwide. Located in Mecca, California, the International Banana Museum is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world's largest museum dedicated to a single fruit.
History[edit | edit source]
The International Banana Museum was established in 1976 by Ken Bannister, a banana enthusiast who began collecting banana-related items in the 1960s. In 2010, the museum was purchased by Fred Garbutt, who expanded the collection and moved the museum to its current location in Mecca, California.
Collection[edit | edit source]
The museum's collection includes over 20,000 banana-related items, ranging from banana-themed clothing and jewelry to banana-shaped furniture and musical instruments. The museum also features a variety of banana-related art and literature, as well as historical artifacts related to the cultivation and consumption of bananas.
Recognition[edit | edit source]
In 2010, the International Banana Museum was recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world's largest museum dedicated to a single fruit. The museum has also been featured in numerous media outlets, including CNN, BBC, and National Geographic.
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