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}}{{quote2|Look at all this junk in here! Treat my home like a trash can they do! No respect for their elders, that's the trouble...|[[Cranky Kong]]|[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]}}
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The '''Monkey Museum''' is a site where [[Cranky Kong]] has taken up residence in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. There are actually several Monkey Museums, with one in each world of [[Crocodile Isle]], except [[the Flying Krock]].
{{quote2|Look at all this junk in here! Treat my home like a trash can they do! No respect for their elders, that's the trouble...|[[Cranky Kong]]|[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]}}
The '''Monkey Museum''' is a site where [[Cranky Kong]] has taken up residence in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. There is an establishment in every world, including the [[Lost World (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Lost World]] but not including [[The Flying Krock]]. The Monkey Museum is the successor to [[Cranky's Cabin]] from the first ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.
 
In the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake, Cranky Kong resides in a new location similar to the Monkey Museum, [[Cranky's Hut]]. Here, he does not only provide information but also hosts the minigame [[Expresso Racing]].


Although the Monkey Museum is full of eye candy, the whole point of dropping in is because Cranky Kong will offer advice to [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]], most of which reveals the entrances to [[Bonus Area]]s, amongst other treasures. Unlike at [[Cranky's Cabin]] in the first ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', Cranky will offer advice exclusive to the area at each location. The monkeys must also choose which piece of advice they'd like to hear, rather than letting Cranky give tips at random.
== Overview ==
Like Cranky's Cabin, the main purpose of the location is for [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] receive tips and advice from Cranky. Most of it reveals [[Bonus Area]] entrances amongst other collectibles such as [[DK Coin]]s. The background music is even based on the original theme for Cranky's Cabin. Cranky does not rant as frequently in Monkey Museum, usually only doing so when the Kongs enter and exit the location.


One big change is between Cranky's Cabin and the Monkey Museum is that Cranky now charges [[Banana Coin]]s for each tip. While a few tips are free, most of them cost between one to three Banana Coins. However, once a tip is paid for, Cranky repeats it free of charge indefinitely. In the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake, Cranky Kong resides at a place known as [[Cranky's Hut]], where he not only sells information, but runs [[Expresso Racing]] as well.
Monkey Museum can be considered as an enhancement to Cranky's Cabin. Instead of providing random advice regardless of the location, the Kongs select their advice from a dropdown menu, which changes based on the world. The advice covers every level of each world, and is usually priced at one to three [[Banana Coin|Banana Bunch Coin]]s. However, the first one or two options are usually free of charge. The menu options are organized from least to most expensive.


==Objects in the Monkey Museum==
==Objects in the Monkey Museum==
Many elements can be found in the Monkey Museum, though most were removed in the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake. These elements include;
The Monkey Museum may also double as a typical museum, as it has various artifacts in the background.


*[[Banana]]s.
*[[Banana]]s.
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*A [[Minecart]] on its side.
*A [[Minecart]] on its side.
*Cartridges (which look similar to [[Virtual Boy]] cartridges).
*Cartridges (which look similar to [[Virtual Boy]] cartridges).
== Official descriptions ==
{{quote2|Even old Cranky is getting on the entrepreneurial spirit. He's opened up a Monkey Museum where inquisitive monkeys can go to learn about the lore of Crocodile Isle. Prepare to pay to get the best hints.|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' instruction booklet, page 26}}
{{quote2|The Kong clan's resident curmudgeon returns to dispense his pearls of wisdom to the next generation of video game heroes, whether they like it or not! Cranky gives you scouting reports on the current area, including tips on beating major enemies and finding secret Bonus Areas. Tips can cost up to three Banana Coins, but they're worth it. Of course, wise cracks are always available free of charge.|''[[Nintendo Player's Guide|Donkey Kong Country 2 Nintendo Player's Guide]]'', page 6}}
{{quote2|Even old Cranky is getting on the entrepreneurial spirit. He's opened up a small outlet where you can learn about the "history" and "culture" of Crocodile Isle.|''Donkey Kong Country 2'' GBA instruction booklet, page 18}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Monkey Museum background - Donkey Kong Country 2.png|Background of the Monkey Museum
Monkey Museum background - Donkey Kong Country 2.png|Background
Monkey Museum Beta.png|Pre-release image of the Monkey Museum, found in the ''[[Nintendo Power]]'' Player's Guide. There is a [[Rambi the Rhino]] statue and [[Enguarde the Swordfish]], rather than an [[Expresso the Ostrich]] and [[Winky the Frog]] respectively.
Monkey Museum Beta.png|Pre-release image of Monkey Museum in the ''Nintendo Player's Guide''. A [[Rambi the Rhino|Rambi]] and [[Enguarde the Swordfish|Enguarde]] each appear in place of Expresso and Winky.
Monkey Museum design.jpg|Concept of the Monkey Museum, called "Cranky's Mobile Museum"
Monkey Museum design.jpg|Concept of the Monkey Museum, called "Cranky's Mobile Museum"
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</gallery>
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|JapM=Cranky's Cabin
|JapM=Cranky's Cabin
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==Trivia==
* Cranky occasionally asks the Kongs if they have tried the game "Cranky Kong Country", which he claims was on sale a year ago. In reality, this is directly based on ''Donkey Kong Country''{{'}}s release a year earlier. Even though he dislikes the game, Cranky takes credit for causing its popularity instead of Donkey Kong. This implies that he might have been jealous of the game. In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3]]''{{'}}s [[Game Boy Advance]] remake, Cranky has a [[Cranky's Dojo|dojo]], where he trains himself for the same adventure, ''Cranky Kong Country'', likely hoping for a successful game starring himself.
* Cranky is often seen restraining himself from hitting the Kongs with his walking stick. In Cranky's Cabin, he would whack [[Donkey Kong]] and Diddy every couple of seconds. This change was most likely done because of controversies over child abuse.


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Revision as of 15:54, August 27, 2018

Template:Location-infobox Template:Quote2 The Monkey Museum is a site where Cranky Kong has taken up residence in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. There is an establishment in every world, including the Lost World but not including The Flying Krock. The Monkey Museum is the successor to Cranky's Cabin from the first Donkey Kong Country.

In the Game Boy Advance remake, Cranky Kong resides in a new location similar to the Monkey Museum, Cranky's Hut. Here, he does not only provide information but also hosts the minigame Expresso Racing.

Overview

Like Cranky's Cabin, the main purpose of the location is for Diddy and Dixie receive tips and advice from Cranky. Most of it reveals Bonus Area entrances amongst other collectibles such as DK Coins. The background music is even based on the original theme for Cranky's Cabin. Cranky does not rant as frequently in Monkey Museum, usually only doing so when the Kongs enter and exit the location.

Monkey Museum can be considered as an enhancement to Cranky's Cabin. Instead of providing random advice regardless of the location, the Kongs select their advice from a dropdown menu, which changes based on the world. The advice covers every level of each world, and is usually priced at one to three Banana Bunch Coins. However, the first one or two options are usually free of charge. The menu options are organized from least to most expensive.

Objects in the Monkey Museum

The Monkey Museum may also double as a typical museum, as it has various artifacts in the background.

Official descriptions

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Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese クランキーの小屋[?]
Kurankī no Koya
Cranky's Cabin

Trivia

  • Cranky occasionally asks the Kongs if they have tried the game "Cranky Kong Country", which he claims was on sale a year ago. In reality, this is directly based on Donkey Kong Country's release a year earlier. Even though he dislikes the game, Cranky takes credit for causing its popularity instead of Donkey Kong. This implies that he might have been jealous of the game. In Donkey Kong Country 3's Game Boy Advance remake, Cranky has a dojo, where he trains himself for the same adventure, Cranky Kong Country, likely hoping for a successful game starring himself.
  • Cranky is often seen restraining himself from hitting the Kongs with his walking stick. In Cranky's Cabin, he would whack Donkey Kong and Diddy every couple of seconds. This change was most likely done because of controversies over child abuse.