Ipoh World at Han Chin Pet Soo, Perak, Malaysia

4.5 (1.462 reviews) Wednesday: Spent < 1 hour Ranking #1 in Perak History Museums

Interesting Guided Museum Tour

Ipoh World (IpohWorld) is an education-based, not-for-profit organisation established in 2004 to promote awareness and appreciation of Perak, the Silver State of Malaysia and its unique, diverse and rich heritage, with particular focus on Ipoh and the Kinta Valley. In 2006 we ran our first public exhibition "The Story of Ipoh: From Feet to Flight", in cooperation with Darul Ridzuan Museum. Since then, supported by sponsorship, we have run several more exhibitions while continuing to seek further financial support for a permanent, lively and interesting heritage gallery for Ipoh, thus enhancing both education and tourism. This current project, our first permanent, museum quality exhibition is our first step to fulfilling this objective. Advance booking is recommended as space in the building is limited. You may book via our website by clicking on Exhibitions or by the QR Code on our brochure. It is quick and easy and you receive a booking confirmation by return.
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Address

3 Jalan Bijeh Timah, Ipoh 30000 Malaysia

Mobile

+60 5-241 4541

Website

http://www.ipohworld.org/reservation/

Email

[email protected]

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Saturday : 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Sunday : 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 15:08

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5PL 5:00 PM Dec 24, 2022
Interesting Guided Museum Tour
Han Chin Pet Soo is located across the street from Concubine Lane and you can visit it before or after completing your heritage walk in Ipoh Old Town. However, you have to pre-book your timeslot on IpohWorld website as it is a very small 3-storey museum with limited capacity. It essentially showcases the history of Hakka tin miners settling down in Ipoh. There are various artefacts to view and the guide, Mr Leong, is very knowledgeable in presenting interesting accounts about them. The free guided tour lasts for about an hour and visitors can make a donation at the end of the tour. I appeal to everyone who have booked the guided tour to turn up on the day/time as it deprives other visitor(s) of the chance to visit the museum.
5Thomas Yeo 5:00 PM Oct 10, 2022
Excellent information of tin-mining industrial history in Ipoh and Hakka settlement history
Located in the old town area of Ipoh, this is a must-visit place. Basically summarizes the tin-mining history in Ipoh and how the Hakka Chinese settled in the Kinta Valley. The tour guide in Han Chin Pet Soo is very informative and friendly as well. No fixed ticket price as well, as the ticket price is in the form of donation i.e. you free to donate them whatever amount you feel is appropriate without pressure. :-)