Tata Tea Museum, Munnar

Visitor Information

• Famous For: Tourism, Experience seekers, Photography and Learning.
• Entrance Fee: For adults, the entrance fee of the museum is 75 INR per head. For children between the ages of 6-12 years, the fee is 35 INR. For clicking pictures inside the museum, you will need to pay a fee of 20 INR.
• Visiting Time: Tata tea museum remains closed on all Mondays and the occasion of Good Friday. Except that, the timings are 9 A.M to 4 P.M.
• Visit Duration: Approximately an hour. If you want to attend a special show, it might take a little longer.

Apart from the amazing weather and the hills of Munnar, the Tata Tea Museum is a major tourist attraction. The museum depicts the history of tea plantations and processing since the earlier times. Most occupation in the region is based on the tea plantations. It is one of the most renowned in the world for its tea. Also, the Tata Tea Company holds the record for being the World’s second largest tea producer and distributor.

Traveller Tips

• Try to visit during the show timings. All information about the timings is mentioned in the article.
• Do not touch any item that is placed in the museum. It is strictly prohibited.
• Do not carry any food items or plastic bags inside the museum. Maintaining the cleanliness of the place is a top priority.

Things to Do

• If you want detailed information about the tea plantations and the way things work, you can attend the show. There are two show timings- one at 10 A.M. and the other is held at 2 P.M. The demonstrators show you a variety of tea and much more.
• With a nominal fee of 100 INR, you can taste the many different kinds of teas that are displayed. One just cannot afford to miss out on this wonderful opportunity.
• The place also sells herbal tea and other varieties of tea at a counter. The rates are pretty reasonable and are a must buy.

Availability of Guides

In Tata Tea Museum, Munnar, you will find boards and workers who explain the details of the objects in the museum. A special guide might not be available but the officials will solve all your enquiries. You can also read a few blog posts and articles on the internet to know more about this place.

Best Time to Visit

The winter months (November to February) get chilly. The temperature falls sharply but if you enjoy the cold, it will make up for a great vacation.

During the months of March to May, the temperature is a little higher with occasional rainfall. Sight-seeing is best during this time of the year.

The monsoon witness’s heavy rainfall and most tourists try avoiding this time. If you are looking to spend some quiet time, rainy season is the best. The atmosphere is wonderful with fresh air and greenery all around.

How to Reach

The nearest airport to the Tata Tea museum is Cochin International Airport which is at a distance of about 70 kilometres. From there, you can take a bus or book a cab to reach the city of Munnar. The museum is merely 12 kilometres from the main city. The transportation facilities are smooth and you will face no problem at all.

If you are planning to travel by train, the closest railway station would be Aluva.  It takes a little longer from here but the journey is beautiful.

Interesting Facts and Trivia About the Tata Tea Museum

• The Tata Tea Museum stands as a symbol of the hard work and toil that the people had endured during the earlier times to make the tea gardens in Munnar famous worldwide.
• The history of processing and making of tea is beautifully displayed with the help of tools. The hand tea roller, the modern machinery and other techniques that are being used till the present day are showcased.
• The entrance of the museum has a sundial which was hand crafted by Art Industrial School in Tamil Nadu.
• There is a separate part in the museum is exclusively displays items like the typewriters, magneto phone, iron oven and manual calculators.
• If you love antique items, you will be glad to see the burial urn that dates back to the second century BC. It is one of the most noteworthy items in the museum.

Nearby Attractions

• RC Church
• Kannan Devan Tea Museum
• Subhramanyam Temple
• Catholic Church
• Lord Muruga Temple
• Nyamakad Waterfall
• Sethuparvatipuram Dam

Nearby Restaurants

• Sn Restaurant
• Eastend Munnar Dining
• Saravana Bhavan
• Rapsy restaurant
• Royal Retreat
• The Deli
• Galaxy restaurant

If you are planning to visit Munnar in the future, keep this museum on the very top of your lists and tick it off as soon as possible. The place attracts tourists from all across the country and for good reason. You would not want to miss out on the opportunity to know more about tea and its making.