Penang MuseumHistorical Building and Landmark
Light Street,
Ground Floor Dewan Sri Pinang
George Town,
10200
Phone: +60 4 261 3144
Fax: +60 4 261 4544
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This significant landmark listed in the Penang Heritage Trail, houses permanent exhibits including photographs, maps, antiques, furniture, documents, paintings and other relics showcasing Penang's culture and history. Exhibits and displays feature communities, customs, costumes and historic places such as the harbor, Fort Cornwallis, streets of Penang, municipal history, Penang riots, the Japanese occupation, houses of worship and traditional trades. Other exhibits in special rooms include painting collections of a few colonial artists, the Straits Chinese collections, hand-written Qurans and Malay weapons.
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By far a must see when you are in Malaysia. You get great background about the country, the culture,...
Reviewed by:Donna from South Carolina on Oct 20 2004