Things to do in Penang Island, Penang: The Best Art Galleries

The Art Gallery offers a rich insight into the culture and history of Malaysian Art. Exhibiting works completed by contemporary artist (such as Alex Leong, Calvin Chua, Ch'ng Kiah Kiean, Khoo Cheang Jin) as well as Pioneer Artists (such as Abdullah Ariff, Chuah Thean Teng, Khaw Sia, Kuo Ju Ping and Yong Mun Sen). The Art Gallery aptly showcases the renaissance of Malaysian art for the past 30 years.

It's where you could find unique & fascinating genuine & authentic tribal arts (artefacts) from Borneo & South East Asia & also from many African countries to add to your collections. Or you could take home some animal hides/rugs from around the world, of which were obtained from sustainable sources & professionally tanned. None of our hides/rugs are protected/endangered. Do come & visit us!

Here is a singularly new perspective of a vibrant, historical and fascinating Penang and South East Asia. This cozy gallery specialising in fine art photography prints by award winning author and photojournalist David ST Loh. David's conceptual aerial images presents a breath-taking and unique perspectives over land, communities and industries. A must visit if really want to see how beautiful the region is.

Hin Bus Depot is an art and events space located in George Town, Penang. Established in 2014, the space is run by a small creative collective that curates the contents of the space, which includes exhibitions & street art by local and international artists, parties, music gigs, theatre plays, festivals, fashion events, brand launch and a whole lot more. The space started off with only an exhibition space and an outdoor stage, and now expanded with 6 food and beverage outlets, another gallery, 4 artist studios and a few others that will be joining the ‘Hin family’ soon. Hin Bus Depot supports and showcases progressive and upcoming artists, artworks, events and art forms.