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

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

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

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.

See Also

• List of food museums
• Banana
• Mecca, California