The Museum of North Sumatra is the best museum in the city and a must-visit if you want to know more about the history and culture of the province.

At the museum you will find galleries that tell the story of the different periods of North Sumatran history and take you through the Hindu, Buddhist, and Muslim eras as well as the Dutch colonial period.

There are also collections dedicated to ancient weaponry, textiles, farming equipments, and sculptures, and you will also find some amazing wooden coffins carved in the shapes of dragons.

All in all, this is a treasure trove of history and a great introduction to Medan.