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Batu Ferringhi Information

Batu Ferringhi, is a well developed coastal strip on the north coast of the island of Penang. It is..

Georgetown Information

Georgetown is the bustling capital of the island-state of Penang, which lies just off the west..

Fort Cornwallis Information

One of Penang’s most popular attractions is Fort Cornwallis, the largest standing fort in..

Penang Hill Information

Penang Hill, also known as Bukit Bendera, is Malaysia’s first hill station, Penang Hill is 830m..

Penang National Park Information

It is the smallest national park in the country with a size of 2,562 hectares. It was gazetted in..

Penang War Museum Information

This Penang War Museum situated on Bukit Batu Maung was erected on the original defence complex..

Kapitan Keling Mosque Information

The Kapitan Keling Mosque was first erected by the troops of the East India Company who were some..

Khoo Kongsi Information

When the first immigrants from the Hokkien province of China arrived in Penang, one of the first..

Tropical Spice Garden Information

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Walk into the compound of the Penang State Museum, and you will first be greeted by a regal bronze statue of Captain Francis Light, the founder of the Penang Straits Settlement, gazing down upon you.

Once you set foot inside the museum building, you will see why the State Museum located along Jalan Farquhar in Georgetown is reputed to be one of the best state museums in the country. Divided into galleries dedicated to Penang's historical communities, as well as particular historical events that took place in Penang, the museum houses a fine collection of old photographs, maps, historical documents, Chinese furniture, embroidery, costumes and other historical relics.

On the first floor where the Art Gallery is located, works of local artists and paintings of old Penang are on display, namely those by William Daniels and Captain Robert Smith. From time to time, special exhibitions are held here.

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Opening Hours: Mondays through Thursdays, from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm (Lunch break from 1 pm to 2 pm). Fridays from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm (Lunch from 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm)

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