Colonial Penang Museum, Penang, Malaysia

4.5 (374 reviews) This location was reported permanently closed Spent Ranking #3 in Penang Speciality Museums

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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.
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Address

No. 7 Jalan D S Ramanathan Pulau Tikus, George Town, Penang Island 10350 Malaysia

Mobile

+60 4-228 8561

Website

http://www.facebook.com/colonialpenangmuseum/

Email

[email protected]

Working hours

Opening Hours: Mo-Su 09:45-17:30

Current local date and time now

Friday, May 10, 2024, 9:42

User Ratings

4.5 based on (374 reviews)

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5Andre T 5:00 PM May 31, 2015
Colonial Penang Museum is like a Pearl of Penang
It was a rainy day when my friend ask me to visit this Colonial Penang Museum and it was not mentioned in my travel guide. I was surprised by the beauty of this mansion and the exposed collection of furniture of rich families in the Colonial period of Penang. Especially the warm and friendly guidance of the owner of the museum was very pleasant. It is worth a visit when you visit Penang and don't miss it, Andre Tee
5Ian A 5:00 PM Jan 10, 2020
Great once you enter
When we arrived in the car park, we almost gave up the idea of paying RM30 per pax. The initial feeling was of an untidy, run-down establishment, but stick with it as this is far from the truth. On arrival at the cash desk, a pleasant gentleman welcomed us, but made it cleat there were no discounts for seniors. That annoyed me, but the owner, a very nice lad came out of the office and agreed to a discount for me. I am 80+. The doors were opened and we entered an amazing collection of items used by the Chinese Towkays during the British Colonial period. The richer they were, the more they emulated the British by collecting and using European antiques. There is absolutely everything here. The guide was very happy to tell us the story of every major item and he made the tour most enjoyable. After the tour, the owner of all the antiques, Jasmine Tan, sat and chatted with us. She is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to talk with. So, bite the bullet, pay the RM30. You will enjoy the experience.