Penang Museum, A Journey Through Penang's Rich Cultural Tapestry
Lebuh Farquhar Georgetown, 10200 Georgetown, Penang
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Introduction
Penang Museum is a Nanyang-style museum, built in 1821 and originally a school. Located on Armenian Street, it is decorated with a statue of Francis Light and the original cable car from Penang Hill at the entrance. The museum houses a collection of antiques and heritage items related to various ethnic cultures, including currency issued by the Japanese colonial government during World War II, documents from the Japanese army, and graduation certificates from Japanese language schools. The nearby art gallery showcases different art styles.
In addition, outside the museum, there are the old flag-raising cable car from the colonial era and the official car of the state's head. According to legend, there are several indentations on the governor's official car caused by a gun attack, but whether this story is true or not cannot be verified. Penang Museum is the best starting point to learn about the rich cultural heritage of Penang. Address Lebuh Farquhar Georgetown, 10200 Georgetown, Penang
Opening hours Open daily from 9:00 to 17:00 except on Fridays.
Transportation You can choose to walk from within George Town or take the free CAT bus to the Muzium station (6th station).
The museum is very distinctive
