Things to do in Penang Island, Penang: The Best History Museums

August 11, 2021 Jasper Kershner

Penang Island, the most populous island city in Malaysia, is situated in the State of Penang. With a population of 738,500, it also forms Malaysia's second largest city by population, while Greater Penang, with 2.5 million inhabitants, is the nation's second most populous metropolis. Its capital, George Town, has also been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008.
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87 Lebuh Acheh, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia +60 19-578 9974 [email protected]
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Penang Hajj Gallery

Visit what was once a Hajj Agent's Office and learn more about one of busiest port in Southeast Asia during the Muslim holy month of Hajj.

Reviewed By lawc22 - Penang Island, Malaysia

great to know and be educated that the gallery showcase some of Penang's heydays of once an important hub for hajj pilgrimage in the country. Muslims gathers in thousands waiting for their logistic being taken care off for their long faithful journey to the Holy Land. Its a good place for a quick go through and something valuable to learn.

2. Cheng Ho Art & Culture Centre

77 Jalan Dato Keramat M Mall O2O Level 1, Lot 77-1-24, 30 to 33., George Town, Penang Island 10150 Malaysia +60 4-370 5246 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/chenghoart/
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Cheng Ho Art & Culture Centre

Historical records reveal that Ming Dynasty’s Admiral Cheng Ho visited Melaka (Malacca), Malaysia at least five times during his famous seven voyages to the Western Ocean. Cheng Ho Art and Culture Centre reviews the historical background of Admiral Cheng Ho and present the collections of valuable Agar wood Carvings, Blue and White Porcelain antique and the precious Admiral Cheng Ho official attire. We do have the professional Guide person to tell you the story behind the voyage.

368-4-8, Bellisa Row, Burma Road Unit 8, Level 4, George Town, Penang Island 10350 Malaysia +60 12-604 1434 [email protected] http://www.theartgallerypg.com
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The Art Gallery, Penang

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.

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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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. 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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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

Farquhar Road Lebuh Light, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia +60 4-261 3144 [email protected] http://www.penangmuseum.gov.my
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Penang State Museum and Art Gallery

Penang State Museum and Art Gallery Officially open in 1962, the Museum houses a fine collection of old photographs, maps, charts and other historical relics. There are also Malay daggers (keris), Chinese furniture, embroidery and paintings of old Penang. At the Penang State Museum there are also interesting sections which recounts the bloody nine days of rioting between Chinese secret societies in 1867, attributed by bewildered British authorities to a rambutan-throwing incident. Georgetown suffered a near civil war before the administrators took a firm hand. The societies were heavily fined and the proceeds used to build police stations which subsequently kept the peace. The Penang State Art Gallery on the other hand is situated at a different premise which is at Dewan Sri Pinang, Light Street, a stone thrown away from the Museum premise . There are two Art Galleries which is situated in Dewan Sri Pinang. The Art Gallery on the Ground floor displays the works of local artists and is the venue for special exhibitions meanwhile the exhibition hall at the 3rd Floor housed the Permanent Collection which comprises of paintings donated or bought from the artists.

Reviewed By waynemK9773AK - Durban, South Africa

It was interesting to walk around the museum for a few hours to see the history of the island of Penang.

7. Penang Philomathic Union Sun Yat-Sen Centre

65 Macalister, George Town, Penang Island 10400 Malaysia
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Penang Philomathic Union Sun Yat-Sen Centre

8. The House of Yeap Chor Ee

The House of Yeap Chor Ee No 4 Penang Street, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia 6042610190 [email protected] http://www.houseyce.com
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The House of Yeap Chor Ee

The House of Yeap Chor Ee is a social history gallery tells the story of Yeap Chor Ee, a young immigrant who arrived in Penang in the 1880s. Through the journey of Yeap Chor Ee, the Gallery gives an insight into his life and the lives of immigrants who arrived on the island from China more than 100 years ago.

9. Sun Yat Sen Museum

120 Armeniam Street, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia +60 16-555 1910 [email protected] http://sunyatsenpenang.com
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Sun Yat Sen Museum

A historic gem in the heart of the George Town world heritage site. The Sun Yat Sen Museum is a beautifully-preserved house museum in the multicultural George Town world heritage site. This historical house has a permanent exhibition on Sun Yat Sen's early revolutionary period in Penang when he planned a historic uprising on the cusp of the Chinese Revolution of 1911.

Reviewed By 127kendrar - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Great information in English in this very well done small hidden museum. Museum with the most written english in Penang. Provides good information on Chinese and Penang history. Worth a visit and only RM 5!

10. George Town World Heritage Incorporated

No. 116 & 118 Lebuh Acheh, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia +60 4-261 6606 [email protected] http://www.gtwhi.com.my/
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George Town World Heritage Incorporated

Reviewed By 694kimb

Georgetown is simply fantastic. The streets are amazing, the history, the differing cultures and the street art make you lose yourself in time and kilometres. This is a place you can walk for hours and days. Every day is something different in a different area. I just fell in love with the place and do safe.

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