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{{quote|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]]}}
{{quote|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''', alternatively '''Cranky's Monkey Museum'''<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' instruction booklet. Page 26.</ref> and renamed '''[[Cranky's Hut]]''' in the [[Game Boy Advance]] [[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|remake]], 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 area of [[Crocodile Isle]] except [[The Flying Krock]]. Like its predecessor, [[Cranky's Cabin]], the main purpose of the Monkey Museum 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|Video Game Hero 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. However, unlike before, Cranky does not randomly provide advice, but rather the Kongs select their advice from a dropdown menu. The menu options are organized from least to most expensive, and they differ between worlds. The advice covers every level of each world, and is usually priced at one to three [[Banana Coin]]s, though some of the advice is free.
The '''Monkey Museum''', alternatively '''Cranky's Monkey Museum'''<ref name=manual>{{cite|language=en-us|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' instruction booklet|page=26|date=1995|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref> and renamed '''[[Cranky's Hut]]''' in the [[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|remake]], 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 area of [[Crocodile Isle]] except [[The Flying Krock]]. Like its predecessor, [[Cranky's Cabin]], the main purpose of the Monkey Museum 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|Video Game Hero 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. However, unlike before, Cranky does not randomly provide advice, but rather the Kongs select their advice from a dropdown menu. The menu options are organized from least to most expensive, and they differ between worlds. The advice covers every level of each world, and is usually priced at one to three [[Banana Coin]]s, though some of the advice is free.


Various artifacts appear in the background of the Monkey Museum, including [[Banana]]s, a [[Rare Ltd.|Rareware]] symbol, a [[Nintendo]] logo, an oversized [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] controller, a ''{{wp|Killer Instinct (1994 video game)|Killer Instinct}}'' arcade cabinet, a [[Donkey Kong]] statue above the arcade cabinet, a poster of {{wp|List of Killer Instinct characters#Chief Thunder|Chief Thunder}} from ''Killer Instinct'', [[Funky Kong]]'s surfboard, a mounted [[Kruncha]] head, a motionless [[Winky]] figure, a ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|DK]]'' logo, a golden [[Expresso]] statue, a [[Banana Coin]], two [[barrel]]s, a tipped over [[Mine Cart]], two pirate swords, and game cartridges.
Various artifacts appear in the background of the Monkey Museum, including [[Banana]]s, a [[Rare Ltd.|Rareware]] symbol, a [[Nintendo]] logo, an oversized [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] controller, a ''{{iw|strategywiki|Killer Instinct}}'' arcade cabinet, a [[Donkey Kong]] statue above the arcade cabinet, a poster of {{wp|List of Killer Instinct characters#Chief Thunder|Chief Thunder}} from ''Killer Instinct'', [[Funky Kong]]'s surfboard, a mounted [[Kruncha]] head, a motionless [[Winky]] figure, a ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|DK]]'' logo, a golden [[Expresso]] statue, a [[Banana Coin]], two [[barrel]]s, a tipped over [[Mine Cart]], two pirate swords, and game cartridges.


In the Game Boy Advance remake, Cranky's Hut also hosts an extra [[minigame]], [[Expresso Racing]], making it no longer an optional location. Cranky keeps his pet, [[Expresso]], caged up in his hut. With [[golden feather]]s, [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong]] can enhance Expresso's stats for Expresso Racing. Trophies that are won from Expresso Racing sit on the shelves of the hut. 1st place trophies are gold, 2nd place trophies are silver, and 3rd place trophies are bronze. The exterior of Cranky's Hut is now shown, revealed to greatly resemble the original Cranky's Cabin, except the red "NINTENDO" sign is replaced with a wooden "MUSEUM" one. The interior was also changed to have only a few unique objects in the background, none of which are cameos from other Rare-owned properties. The "DK" logo is hidden to the side, and the Rare logo is on top of Expresso's cage. The added objects include a racing flag at the entrance, a certificate with a red ribbon is hung to the right of it, four tires, a cage with a small Winky is in the center, a silver bucket next to it, and a barrel with some [[Banana Bunch]]es on it at the front.
In the Game Boy Advance remake, Cranky's Hut also hosts an extra [[minigame]], [[Expresso Racing]], making it no longer an optional location. Cranky keeps his pet, [[Expresso]], caged up in his hut. With [[golden feather]]s, [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong]] can enhance Expresso's stats for Expresso Racing. Trophies that are won from Expresso Racing sit on the shelves of the hut. 1st place trophies are gold, 2nd place trophies are silver, and 3rd place trophies are bronze. The exterior of Cranky's Hut is now shown, revealed to greatly resemble the original Cranky's Cabin, except the red "NINTENDO" sign is replaced with a wooden "MUSEUM" one. The interior was also changed to have only a few unique objects in the background, none of which are cameos from other Rare-owned properties. The "DK" logo is hidden to the side, and the Rare logo is on top of Expresso's cage. The added objects include a racing flag at the entrance, a certificate with a red ribbon is hung to the right of it, four tires, a cage with a small Winky is in the center, a silver bucket next to it, and a barrel with some [[Banana Bunch]]es on it at the front.
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==Inventory==
==Inventory==
{{DKC2 advice
{{DKC2 advice
|gplankgalleon_title_1=[[Pirate Panic (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Pirate Panic]] A
|gplankgalleon_title_1=[[Pirate Panic (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Pirate Panic]] A
|gplankgalleon_title_2=[[Lockjaw's Locker (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Lockjaw's Locker]]
|gplankgalleon_title_2=[[Lockjaw's Locker (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Lockjaw's Locker]]
|gplankgalleon_title_3=[[Mainbrace Mayhem (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Mainbrace Mayhem]]
|gplankgalleon_title_3=[[Mainbrace Mayhem (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Mainbrace Mayhem]]
|gplankgalleon_title_4=[[Pirate Panic (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Pirate Panic]] B
|gplankgalleon_title_4=[[Pirate Panic (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Pirate Panic]] B
|gplankgalleon_title_5=[[Gangplank Galley (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Gangplank Galley]]
|gplankgalleon_title_5=[[Gangplank Galley (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Gangplank Galley]]
|gplankgalleon_title_6=[[Topsail Trouble (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Topsail Trouble]]
|gplankgalleon_title_6=[[Topsail Trouble (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Topsail Trouble]]
|gplankgalleon_advice_1=Try using your team throw at the start.
|gplankgalleon_advice_1=Try using your team throw at the start.
|gplankgalleon_advice_2=Below the letter K, you'll find a reward if you avoid the danger.
|gplankgalleon_advice_2=Below the letter K, you'll find a reward if you avoid the danger.
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|gplankgalleon_cost_5=2 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|gplankgalleon_cost_5=2 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|gplankgalleon_cost_6=3 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|gplankgalleon_cost_6=3 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|croccauldron_title_1=[[Lava Lagoon (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Lava Lagoon]]
|croccauldron_title_1=[[Lava Lagoon (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Lava Lagoon]]
|croccauldron_title_2=[[Hot Head Hop]] A
|croccauldron_title_2=[[Hot Head Hop]] A
|croccauldron_title_3=[[Red-Hot Ride]]
|croccauldron_title_3=[[Red-Hot Ride]]
|croccauldron_title_4=[[Hot-Head Hop]] B
|croccauldron_title_4=[[Hot-Head Hop]] B
|croccauldron_title_5=[[Kannon's Klaim (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Kannon's Klaim]]
|croccauldron_title_5=[[Kannon's Klaim (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Kannon's Klaim]]
|croccauldron_title_6=[[Squawks's Shaft (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Squawks's Shaft]]
|croccauldron_title_6=[[Squawks's Shaft (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Squawks's Shaft]]
|croccauldron_advice_1=Below the first seal, you'll find something worth getting your fur burnt for.
|croccauldron_advice_1=Below the first seal, you'll find something worth getting your fur burnt for.
|croccauldron_advice_2=Is it my eyes, or is there just one chest at the start?
|croccauldron_advice_2=Is it my eyes, or is there just one chest at the start?
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|croccauldron_cost_5=2 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|croccauldron_cost_5=2 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|croccauldron_cost_6=3 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|croccauldron_cost_6=3 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|kremquay_title_1=[[Barrel Bayou (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Barrel Bayou]]
|kremquay_title_1=[[Barrel Bayou (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Barrel Bayou]]
|kremquay_title_2=[[Bramble Blast (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Bramble Blast]] A
|kremquay_title_2=[[Bramble Blast (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Bramble Blast]] A
|kremquay_title_3=[[Slime Climb (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Slime Climb]]
|kremquay_title_3=[[Slime Climb (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Slime Climb]]
|kremquay_title_4=[[Glimmer's Galleon (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Glimmer's Galleon]]
|kremquay_title_4=[[Glimmer's Galleon (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Glimmer's Galleon]]
|kremquay_title_5=[[Rattle Battle (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Rattle Battle]]
|kremquay_title_5=[[Rattle Battle (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Rattle Battle]]
|kremquay_title_6=[[Bramble Blast (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Bramble Blast]] B
|kremquay_title_6=[[Bramble Blast (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Bramble Blast]] B
|kremquay_advice_1=Find the first only [[Krockhead]] stepping stone and you'll find your buddy Rambi.
|kremquay_advice_1=Find the only [[Krockhead]] stepping stone and you'll find your buddy Rambi.
|kremquay_advice_2=With only the dragonflies left, I'm sure you'll be alright.
|kremquay_advice_2=With only the dragonflies left, I'm sure you'll be alright.
|kremquay_advice_3=When nearing the top, the ability to walk on water reveals all.
|kremquay_advice_3=When nearing the top, the ability to walk on water reveals all.
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|kremquay_cost_5=2 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|kremquay_cost_5=2 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|kremquay_cost_6=3 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|kremquay_cost_6=3 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|krazykrem_title_1=[[Hornet Hole (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Hornet Hole]] A
|krazykrem_title_1=[[Hornet Hole (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Hornet Hole]] A
|krazykrem_title_2=[[Rambi Rumble (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Rambi Rumble]] A
|krazykrem_title_2=[[Rambi Rumble (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Rambi Rumble]] A
|krazykrem_title_3=[[Bramble Scramble (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Bramble Scramble]]
|krazykrem_title_3=[[Bramble Scramble (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Bramble Scramble]]
|krazykrem_title_4=[[Target Terror (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Target Terror]]
|krazykrem_title_4=[[Target Terror (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Target Terror]]
|krazykrem_title_5=[[Rambi Rumble (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Rambi Rumble]] B
|krazykrem_title_5=[[Rambi Rumble (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Rambi Rumble]] B
|krazykrem_title_6=[[Hornet Hole (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Hornet Hole]] B
|krazykrem_title_6=[[Hornet Hole (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Hornet Hole]] B
|krazykrem_advice_1=An eight-legged friend would help you go halfway to helping you here.
|krazykrem_advice_1=An eight-legged friend would help you go halfway to helping you here.
|krazykrem_advice_2=Don't be in a hurry to enter Rambi's room. Think things over.
|krazykrem_advice_2=Don't be in a hurry to enter Rambi's room. Think things over.
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|krazykrem_cost_5=2 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|krazykrem_cost_5=2 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|krazykrem_cost_6=3 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|krazykrem_cost_6=3 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|gloomygulch_title_1=[[Ghostly Grove (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Ghostly Grove]] A
|gloomygulch_title_1=[[Ghostly Grove (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Ghostly Grove]] A
|gloomygulch_title_2=[[Parrot Chute Panic (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Parrot Chute Panic]] A
|gloomygulch_title_2=[[Parrot Chute Panic (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Parrot Chute Panic]] A
|gloomygulch_title_3=[[Web Woods (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Web Woods]]
|gloomygulch_title_3=[[Web Woods (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Web Woods]]
|gloomygulch_title_4=[[Haunted Hall]]
|gloomygulch_title_4=[[Haunted Hall]]
|gloomygulch_title_5=[[Parrot Chute Panic (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Parrot Chute Panic]] B
|gloomygulch_title_5=[[Parrot Chute Panic (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Parrot Chute Panic]] B
|gloomygulch_title_6=[[Ghostly Grove (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Ghostly Grove]] B
|gloomygulch_title_6=[[Ghostly Grove (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Ghostly Grove]] B
|gloomygulch_advice_1=Things are starting to look up on this level.
|gloomygulch_advice_1=Things are starting to look up on this level.
|gloomygulch_advice_2=Here's a tip that I think's great, the door is by the [[Klampon]] and so is the crate.
|gloomygulch_advice_2=Here's a tip that I think's great, the door is by the [[Klampon]] and so is the crate.
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|gloomygulch_cost_5=2 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|gloomygulch_cost_5=2 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|gloomygulch_cost_6=3 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|gloomygulch_cost_6=3 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|kroolkeep_title_1=[[Arctic Abyss (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Arctic Abyss]]
|kroolkeep_title_1=[[Arctic Abyss (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Arctic Abyss]]
|kroolkeep_title_2=[[Chain Link Chamber (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Chain Link Chamber]] A
|kroolkeep_title_2=[[Chain Link Chamber (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Chain Link Chamber]] A
|kroolkeep_title_3=[[Toxic Tower (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Toxic Tower]]
|kroolkeep_title_3=[[Toxic Tower (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Toxic Tower]]
|kroolkeep_title_4=[[Clapper's Cavern (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Clapper's Cavern]]
|kroolkeep_title_4=[[Clapper's Cavern (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Clapper's Cavern]]
|kroolkeep_title_5=[[Castle Crush]]
|kroolkeep_title_5=[[Castle Crush]]
|kroolkeep_title_6=[[Chain Link Chamber (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Chain Link Chamber]] B
|kroolkeep_title_6=[[Chain Link Chamber (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Chain Link Chamber]] B
|kroolkeep_advice_1=After the start, a long jump and then a high jump will win you more than just a gold medal.
|kroolkeep_advice_1=After the start, a long jump and then a high jump will win you more than just a gold medal.
|kroolkeep_advice_2=Brave an early attack of barrels and their hidden treasure is yours.
|kroolkeep_advice_2=Brave an early attack of barrels and their hidden treasure is yours.
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|kroolkeep_cost_5=2 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|kroolkeep_cost_5=2 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|kroolkeep_cost_6=3 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|kroolkeep_cost_6=3 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|lostworld_title_1=[[Jungle Jinx (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Jungle Jinx]]
|lostworld_title_1=[[Jungle Jinx (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Jungle Jinx]]
|lostworld_title_2=[[Black Ice Battle (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Black Ice Battle]]
|lostworld_title_2=[[Black Ice Battle (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Black Ice Battle]]
|lostworld_title_3=[[Klobber Karnage (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Klobber Karnage]]
|lostworld_title_3=[[Klobber Karnage (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Klobber Karnage]]
|lostworld_title_4=[[Fiery Furnace (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Fiery Furnace]]
|lostworld_title_4=[[Fiery Furnace (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Fiery Furnace]]
|lostworld_title_5=[[Animal Antics (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Animal Antics]]
|lostworld_title_5=[[Animal Antics (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Animal Antics]]
|lostworld_advice_1=Just before halfway, take time to look back at what you've done.
|lostworld_advice_1=Just before halfway, take time to look back at what you've done.
|lostworld_advice_2=After the slope with the letter 'N', press right as you fall and you'll have a ball.
|lostworld_advice_2=After the slope with the letter 'N', press right as you fall and you'll have a ball.
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==Profiles==
==Profiles==
*'''Instruction booklet:''' ''Even old Cranky Kong is getting on the entrepreneurial spirit. He’s opened a Monkey Museum where inquisitive monkeys can go to learn about the lore of Crocodile Isle. Prepare to pay to get the best hints!''<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' instruction booklet. Page 26.</ref>
*'''Instruction booklet:''' ''Even old Cranky Kong is getting on the entrepreneurial spirit. He’s opened a Monkey Museum where inquisitive monkeys can go to learn about the lore of Crocodile Isle. Prepare to pay to get the best hints!''<ref name=manual/>
*'''[[Nintendo Power|Player's Guide]]:''' ''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.''<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' [[Nintendo Power|Player's Guide]]. Page 6.</ref>
*'''[[Nintendo Power|Player's Guide]]:''' ''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.''<ref>{{cite|author=Miller, Kent and Paul Shinoda|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' [[Nintendo Power|Player's Guide]]|page=6|date=1995|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref>
*'''Instruction booklet ([[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Game Boy Advance version]]):''' ''Even old Cranky Kong is getting in on the entrepreneurial spirit! He’s opened a small outlet where you can learn more about the "history" and "culture" of Crocodile Isle.''<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2'' GBA instruction booklet. Page 18.</ref>
*'''Instruction booklet ([[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Game Boy Advance version]]):''' ''Even old Cranky Kong is getting in on the entrepreneurial spirit! He’s opened a small outlet where you can learn more about the "history" and "culture" of Crocodile Isle.''<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|date=2004|publisher=Nintendo of America|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (Game Boy Advance) instruction booklet|page=18}}</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=クランキーの{{ruby|小屋|こや}}<ref>''Super Donkey Kong 2: Dixie & Diddy'' instruction booklet. Page 31.</ref>
|Jap=クランキーの{{ruby|小屋|こや}}<ref>{{cite|language=ja|title=''Super Donkey Kong 2: Dixie & Diddy'' instruction booklet|page=31|date=1995|publisher=Nintendo}}</ref>
|JapR=Kurankī no Koya
|JapR=Kurankī no Koya
|JapM=Cranky's Cabin; see [[Cranky's Cabin#Names in other languages|Cranky's Cabin]]
|JapM=Cranky's Cabin; see [[Cranky's Cabin#Names in other languages|Cranky's Cabin]]
|Ita=Museo delle Scimmie <small>(SNES)</small>
|Ita=Museo delle Scimmie
|Ita2=Capanna di Cranky <small>(GBA)</small>
|ItaN=SNES
|Ita2=Capanna di Cranky
|Ita2N=GBA
|ItaM=Monkey Museum
|ItaM=Monkey Museum
|Ita2M=Cranky's Cabin
|Ita2M=Cranky's Cabin
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==Trivia==
==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 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'' releases one year prior in real life. 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 the [[Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance)|remake]] of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', 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.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 19:28, November 19, 2024

Monkey Museum
Monkey Museum DKC2.png
Cranky talking to Diddy and Dixie
Cranky's Hut
The menu in the Game Boy Advance version
First appearance Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (1995)
Latest appearance Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance) (2004)
Greater location Crocodile Isle
Owner Cranky Kong
“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, alternatively Cranky's Monkey Museum[1] and renamed Cranky's Hut in the remake, 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 area of Crocodile Isle except The Flying Krock. Like its predecessor, Cranky's Cabin, the main purpose of the Monkey Museum is for Diddy and Dixie receive tips and advice from Cranky. Most of it reveals Bonus Area entrances amongst other collectibles such as Video Game Hero 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. However, unlike before, Cranky does not randomly provide advice, but rather the Kongs select their advice from a dropdown menu. The menu options are organized from least to most expensive, and they differ between worlds. The advice covers every level of each world, and is usually priced at one to three Banana Coins, though some of the advice is free.

Various artifacts appear in the background of the Monkey Museum, including Bananas, a Rareware symbol, a Nintendo logo, an oversized Super Nintendo Entertainment System controller, a Killer Instinct arcade cabinet, a Donkey Kong statue above the arcade cabinet, a poster of Chief Thunder from Killer Instinct, Funky Kong's surfboard, a mounted Kruncha head, a motionless Winky figure, a DK logo, a golden Expresso statue, a Banana Coin, two barrels, a tipped over Mine Cart, two pirate swords, and game cartridges.

In the Game Boy Advance remake, Cranky's Hut also hosts an extra minigame, Expresso Racing, making it no longer an optional location. Cranky keeps his pet, Expresso, caged up in his hut. With golden feathers, Diddy and Dixie Kong can enhance Expresso's stats for Expresso Racing. Trophies that are won from Expresso Racing sit on the shelves of the hut. 1st place trophies are gold, 2nd place trophies are silver, and 3rd place trophies are bronze. The exterior of Cranky's Hut is now shown, revealed to greatly resemble the original Cranky's Cabin, except the red "NINTENDO" sign is replaced with a wooden "MUSEUM" one. The interior was also changed to have only a few unique objects in the background, none of which are cameos from other Rare-owned properties. The "DK" logo is hidden to the side, and the Rare logo is on top of Expresso's cage. The added objects include a racing flag at the entrance, a certificate with a red ribbon is hung to the right of it, four tires, a cage with a small Winky is in the center, a silver bucket next to it, and a barrel with some Banana Bunches on it at the front.

Inventory

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Profiles

  • Instruction booklet: Even old Cranky Kong is getting on the entrepreneurial spirit. He’s opened a Monkey Museum where inquisitive monkeys can go to learn about the lore of Crocodile Isle. Prepare to pay to get the best hints![1]
  • Player's Guide: 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.[2]
  • Instruction booklet (Game Boy Advance version): Even old Cranky Kong is getting in on the entrepreneurial spirit! He’s opened a small outlet where you can learn more about the "history" and "culture" of Crocodile Isle.[3]

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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Italian Museo delle Scimmie[?] Monkey Museum SNES
Capanna di Cranky[?] Cranky's Cabin GBA

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 releases one year prior in real life. 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 the remake of Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!, Cranky has a dojo, where he trains himself for the same adventure, Cranky Kong Country, likely hoping for a successful game starring himself.

References

  1. ^ a b 1995. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 26.
  2. ^ Miller, Kent and Paul Shinoda (1995). Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 6.
  3. ^ 2004. Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance) instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 18.
  4. ^ 1995. Super Donkey Kong 2: Dixie & Diddy instruction booklet. Nintendo (Japanese). Page 31.