10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Penang That You Shouldn't Miss

August 12, 2021 Diedre Savory

Penang is a Malaysian state located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, by the Malacca Strait. It has two parts: Penang Island, where the capital city, George Town, is located, and Seberang Perai (formerly Province Wellesley) on the Malay Peninsula. The second smallest Malaysian state by land mass, Penang is bordered by Kedah to the north and the east, and Perak to the south.
Restaurants in Penang

1. Penang House of Music

Penang Road Penang House of Music, ICT Digital Mall, Level 3 KOMTAR, George Town, Penang Island 10000 Malaysia +60 4-370 6675 [email protected] http://www.penanghouseofmusic.com/
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5.0 based on 214 reviews

Penang House of Music

A celebration of Penang's glorious musical heritage and cultural diversity with carefully curated exhibitions and interactive features. We showcase, among many things, Penang's popular music from the 1940s-1960s, a feature on communal music, a recreation of a radio booth and cinema, and many others! Also available is a resource center where visitors may discover an ever-growing vinyl collection, newspaper clippings, previously unreleased recordings, audio and video interviews and many, many more.

Reviewed By charmynishungry - Kulai, Malaysia

If you are a first timer here in Penang, and you LOVE music.. this place is a MUST VISIT! Not only that the staffs are friendly, but they are willing to let you interact with the instruments. It is a music museum, so you'll learn a lot about Penang's history and how Western music was able to influence music in Penang back in the 1950s.

2. Entopia

830 Jalan Teluk Bahang, Teluk Bahang, Penang Island 11050 Malaysia +60 4-888 8111 [email protected] http://www.entopia.com/
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4.5 based on 1,628 reviews

Entopia

Entopia, a tropical sanctuary for our planet's little denizens from those that fly freely in the sky to the ones that creep stealthily beneath the ground. Journey into a magical paradise that honours the unsung heroes of our natural world with plenty to discover from outdoor adventures to cavernous mysteries and a multi-storey Indoor Discovery Centre. Live the moment with exciting interactive workshops and activities. There's something for everyone. Join us to experience the seen and unseen in Nature. We are the voice of nature.

Reviewed By Veronica7188 - Singapore, Singapore

Went to entopia with friends, spent 3 hours there, amazing me is beautiful place, surrounded by butterflies and tropical, a place is great for kids,

3. Adventure Zone

Jalan Batu Ferringi Golden Sands Resort, Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island 11100 Malaysia 604 886 1911 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 315 reviews

Adventure Zone

Adventure Zone is a 10,000-square-foot facility comprising of a comprehensive indoor playground with three categories of drop slides and multiple sections of modular play equipment. The main highlight will be the drop slides, which have proven to be extremely safe and offer high level of enjoyment for both children and adults.

Reviewed By Explorercanoe

Stayed at Rasa Sayang hotel. Crew at kids club was attentive and caring. Daughter enjoyed pool activities and get to select their own meal at Sigi restaurant. A shout out to crew at Adventure zone, he was very patient and encouraged my daughter to try the red slide with steep slope. Overall, facilities are okay but attentive staff makes up for it.

4. Pinang Peranakan Mansion

29 Church Street, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia 604-2642929 [email protected] http://www.pinangperanakanmansion.com.my
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4.5 based on 4,371 reviews

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

Reviewed By aiyomango

A beautiful house filled with antiques -- it is well worth waiting to join a guided tour in order to get the most out of your visit, as many of the objects in the main house have short (rather than detailed) labels for visitors to read. Our guide, Stanley, was friendly and knowledgeable, giving us a great insight into the history of the family who had built and lived in the house, as well as taking us through the extensive collections on display. Stanley was very happy to answer questions from our little group and made our visit a fascinating, very memorable one!

5. Aquarium of Fisheries Research Institute

Batu Maung, Bayan Lepas, Penang Island 11960 Malaysia +60 4-626 3925 http://www.dof.gov.my/fri.php/pages/view/2529
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Aquarium of Fisheries Research Institute

Reviewed By pianocello - Shah Alam, Malaysia

The first time I went to this aquarium must have been nearly 40 years ago. After that, the 2nd time I went was 10 years ago. My review is for the most recent visit which was just a few days ago. I was pleased with the recent visit because they have expanded this aquarium to have more fish tanks which are designed well (except for the fact that some tanks are too high for toddlers to see). The ticket prices are really cheap and you can easily spend a happy hour with your family. While you won't get the expensive crowd-pleasers like seals, dolphins and sharks, there's enough attractive fish and turtles and the whole area is pleasing enough. Recommended if you are in the area.

6. Batik Painting Museum Penang

19 Armenian street,10200 Penang, Penang Island Malaysia +60 4-262 4800 http://Www.batikpg.com.
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4.5 based on 49 reviews

Batik Painting Museum Penang

Reviewed By dragongirlmomma - Singapore, Singapore

Stumbled this museum by chance and was awed by the collection. The Batik paintings are personal collections by the owner over the years. Batik as most know are decorations on cloth to be used as clothing. This museum however showcase Batik as a medium for paintings. A cool place to take a break, rest and cool down and feast your eyes with the intricacies of the Batik paintings when exploring the streets of Georgetown.

7. Asia Camera Museum

71 Lebuh Armenian, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia +60 12-474 0123 [email protected] http://www.asiacameramuseum.com
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4.5 based on 280 reviews

Asia Camera Museum

Reviewed By ngk840

it's a very nice place here. You are going to love it if you are interested in photography or films. The manager there is very knowledgeable but she speaks a little bit faster. Price is rm10 for students price and we spent about 1 hour therem definitely worth your time and place. Just an advice herr, strictly no recording. We snapped an Instagram boomerang and the manager is kinda paranoid but i understand. Photos are allowed there but they have 0 tolerance for video recording

8. Colonial Penang Museum

No. 7 Jalan D S Ramanathan Pulau Tikus, George Town, Penang Island 10350 Malaysia +60 12-488 7561 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/colonialpenangmuseum/
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4.5 based on 375 reviews

Colonial Penang Museum

Our Colonial Penang museum will bring visitors back to Penang's colonial past. Experience the unique lifestyle of both the British Administrators & the wealthy merchants, appreciate the intricate art form from the past and the influence of British to our Penangites. Visitors can find unique antiques such as :- - Parchment handwritten document by Captain Francis Light, founder of Penang, - Francois Linke ,the Belle Epoque of French furniture, - The white carrara marble statues by Atelier R.Bigazzi Florence, - Reverse painting by William Morris & Company (Westminster) Ltd., ( Ruskin House ), - Stained Glass window by Hubert McGoldrick / Alfred Ernest Child and Katherine O'Brien , - Roman pillars and tree house and many more. The museum can also be used as an educational instrument for students to promote the understanding and significant of our rich heritage in the past.

Reviewed By TAvisitior

Visited Colonial Penang Museum on 18.8.19, we were met by the friendly guide who could tell us the history about every single piece of the exhibit. We posted numerous questions and he share all his story so happily with such vigour and passion. Fans, light bulbs, radios that still works after more than 90 years! Beautiful stain glass, wonderfully preserved antiques, lovely garden, gracious and funny guide and host - this all made up for an unforgetable time.

9. Royal Selangor Visitor Centre

Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang 4, 3A-G-1, Straits Quay, Tanjung Tokong, Penang Island 10470 Malaysia +60 4-891 2018 [email protected] http://my.royalselangor.com/visitor-centre
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Royal Selangor Visitor Centre

Reviewed By KLCCtraveler

Great tour, our guide Ravi was very informative and was happy to answer all our questions. Looking forward to coming back again with future visitors

10. Wonderfood Museum Penang

49 Lebuh Pantai Near to Jettynext to CIMB Bank, George Town, Penang Island 10300 Malaysia +60 12-299 1968 https://www.facebook.com/Wonderfoodmuseum
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4.5 based on 366 reviews

Wonderfood Museum Penang

Reviewed By RoadtrippersAsia - Penang, Malaysia

One of the best museum in Penang where one can learn and understand all about the food culture and history of Malaysia. You will find larger than life food form of this multiracial country as well as interesting food facts and the history of the food here. I believe this is an one of its kind museum in the region. Totally worth the RM25 entrance fee.

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