Penang Museum

If you are interested in learning about the history and people of Penang, the Penang Museum has lots of information and displays of the various people's that have settled here and the history of the island from early settlement, to the British colonial rule and the Japanese occupation in WWII.


Opening Hours / Times : Open daily (except Friday) from 09.00 - 17.00
Entrance Fee / Price : RM1 (Adult) - RM0.50 (Children)

Unfortunately you are not allowed to take any photographs inside the museum, so I cannot post any here to show you what it is like inside.

Location Map :
Located on Farquhar Street (Lebuh Farquhar) a short walk from Penang's Esplanade.


For more information please visit the official Penang Museum website www.penangmuseum.gov.my


Places in Georgetown to visit close to the museum :

Go to St George's

St George's

Go to Fort Cornwallis

Fort Cornwallis

Go to Old British Colonial Cemetery

Colonial Cemetery

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Updated 8th May 2013