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Penang can be said to be the hottest tourist destination in recent years. In addition to the mouth-watering food, the famous historical sites and murals are also sought after by everyone.

But in recent years, museums have become popular, and the number of museums has sprung up like mushrooms in every corner of Penang. Today, the editor has sorted out 10 museums without themes and characteristics. You may wish to use them as a reference.

1. 食物狂想館 – Wonderfood Museum

Picture taken from Wonderfood Museum Facebook

The museum themed on Penang food is full of large and small imitation foods, such as famous laksa, cendol, satay, Nyonya pastries, etc., taking this opportunity to learn more about the culture and food of various ethnic groups in Penang. As a professional foodie, how can you miss it?

Picture taken from Wonderfood Museum Facebook

Picture taken from Wonderfood Museum Facebook

Opening hours: 09:00 – 18:00 (daily), last entry at 17:00

Tel: 04-2519095

Address: 49, Lebuh Pantai, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang

Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Wonderfoodmuseum/ 

2. Made In Penang Interactive Museum – Made In Penang Interactive Museum

Picture taken from Made In Penang Interactive Museum Facebook

The 3D mural museum created by 6 Penangites uses various 3D paintings, miniature statues and multimedia technology to show the stories of Penang's history, culture, characters and so on. As soon as you step into the gallery, you feel as if you were on the streets of Penang a hundred years ago. The murals in the museum will also be changed seasonally, so that the story of Penang continues.

Picture taken from Made In Penang Interactive Museum Facebook

Picture taken from Made In Penang Interactive Museum Facebook

Business hours: 10:00 – 18.30 (daily)

Charges: Malaysian Citizens – Adults (RM15), Children, Students and Seniors (RM10); Non-Malaysian Citizens – Adults (RM30), Children (RM15)

Tel: 04-2626119

Address: 3, Pengkalan Weld, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang

Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/MadeInPenang 

3. 鬼怪博物馆 – Ghost Museum Penang

Picture taken from Ghost Museum Penang Facebook

The museum mainly focuses on ghosts and ghosts. There are more than 13 kinds of scenery lighting and various statues, such as vampires, Sadako, zombies, etc., in order to scare everyone out of their courage and learn about the birth of various ghosts. Story and History. If you are a fan of ghosts, this place will definitely meet your requirements!

Picture taken from Ghost Museum Penang Facebook

Business Hours: 10:00 – 19:00 (Monday to Saturday) | 10:00 – 21:00 (Sunday) 

Address: 57, Lebuh Melayu, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang

Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ghostmuseumpenang57/ 

4. 圓頂科學館 – Tech Dome Penang

Picture taken from MalayMail

The first science museum in Penang, built at a cost of 28 million, has more than 200 different interactive technology exhibits and equipment and is divided into several themed exhibition areas, including power and power, information technology, robots, etc. In addition to operation, you can also learn scientific principles from it.

Taking advantage of the holidays, why not take your family or friends on a science trip!

Picture taken from MalayMail

Business hours: 10:00 – 19:00 (closed on Tuesdays), last entry at 17:00

Address: KOMTAR Geodesic Dome, Jalan Penang, 10000 Georgetown, Penang

website:http://www.techdomepenang.org/ 

Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/techdomepenang/ 

5. 檳城僑生博物館 – Pinang Peranakan Mansion

Picture taken from Tripadvisor

Built in the 1890s, the Overseas Chinese Mansion, also known as the Nyonya Museum, is located on Datong Street, Penang. This courtyard house, which incorporates the residential style of Baba and Nyonya, has preserved both the furniture and facilities at that time, and continues to tell the story of Baba and Nyonya for future generations. In addition, it is also the location of many movies or TV dramas, such as the Singapore drama "Little Nyonya".

Picture taken from Tripadvisor

Picture taken from Tripadvisor

Business hours: 09:00 – 17:00 (daily)

Address: 29, Church Street, 10200 Penang, Malaysia.

Website: http://www.pinangperanakanmansion.com.my/

Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Pinang-Peranakan-Mansion-149886941741889/ 

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