The museum houses a Pelton wheel from the 1920s that once provided hydro-electric power to the tea estates.
The collection includes a 'Curiosity Corner' featuring antique office equipment like old typewriters and manual calculators used by plantation staff.
The burial urn of A.H. Sharp, the pioneer who first planted tea in the area in 1898, is displayed on the premises.
The facility serves as a repository for colonial-era records, maps, and photographs documenting the early growth of the Kannan Devan Hills.
Visitors can view a tea-tasting demonstration showcasing the difference in grades of tea produced by the company.
The Tata Tea Museum, managed by the Kannan Devan Hills Produce Company (KDHP), is located in the Nallathanni Estate of Munnar. It chronicles the evolution of the tea industry in the Munnar region from the late 19th century to the present day. The exhibits feature vintage tea-processing machinery, including a 1905 Rotorvane and an old Pelton wheel used for electricity generation. Visitors can observe the transformation of tea leaves through various historical stages of manufacturing. The museum is housed within the historic KDHP House complex, which reflects the colonial heritage of the tea plantations. It displays photographs, ledgers, and artifacts related to the pioneering British planters who established the industry. A central feature is the original iron burial urn of A.H. Sharp, a pivotal figure in the development of tea cultivation in the area. Educational video presentations provide context on the history of the Kannan Devan Hill plantations.
The lush green surroundings of the tea gardens located immediately outside the museum entrance.
Visit the tea-tasting counter to distinguish between various tea grades like BOP and Pekoe.
Watch the documentary film shown in the auditorium for a clear timeline of the plantation's history.
Wear comfortable walking shoes to navigate the museum grounds and the surrounding plantation paths.
Do not attempt to walk into the active tea factory sections without a guide or authorization.
Closed on Mondays.
