22 Hale Street
22 Hale Street
4.5
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
About
Once an office, hotel, and home of many families, two shophouses built in 1900 fell into disrepair over the years. After an extensive conservation process, they have been given a new lease of life, and is now home to 22 Hale Street Heritage Gallery. Nestled in Ipoh’s historical enclave, 22 Hale Street connects the past with the present. Discover the history of Ipoh and her people in a fun and interactive way as you tour the galleries. Check out the products in the gift shop and bring home exclusive merchandise and publications. Also, on display are creative products and crafts by local creatives and social enterprises that 22 Hale Street aims to support. The gallery also has an event space open for rent where exciting arts and culture initiatives happen!
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小雨
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Chinese audio guide!
For only RM10, you can get such a rich, about one hour, introduction to the history of Ipoh, which is very affordable!
The front desk was very helpful in answering many of our questions!
Coffee and meals are only available on the 6th, but we didn’t encounter them on weekdays.
For only RM10, you can get such a rich, about one hour, introduction to the history of Ipoh, which is very affordable!
The front desk was very helpful in answering many of our questions!
Coffee and meals are only available on the 6th, but we didn’t encounter them on weekdays.

Written 23 August 2023
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Mark D
Mississauga, Canada22 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Good starting point to learn about Ipoh and tin mining history. Pare it with IpohWorld and a walk down Concubine Lane. Or a good rainy day activity for an hour. Cost RM10 for an audio guide which didn't really work well and you get as much info just reading the plaques.
Written 6 February 2023
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Emily2U
Ipoh, Malaysia141 contributions
Jan 2023
Two old shophouses from the 1900s adjacent to each other that have been conserved to be an event space furnished like a house from decades past with old furniture, gramophone, telephone, and other displays. Also photography documentation on the conservation process. On the first floor is a heritage gallery, where admission is by ticket (self-tour or guided tour).
Not many changes to the general space once you have been here unless there are events or exhibitions. A major supporter of social enterprises.
Not many changes to the general space once you have been here unless there are events or exhibitions. A major supporter of social enterprises.
Written 21 January 2023
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Ming L
London, UK2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Well restored building with short but good audio guides included in the entry price. The rooms upstairs had excellent artifacts/ furniture that appropriately showcased the history of Ipoh. Nice gift shop and attached toilets were very well restored.
Written 14 October 2023
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SuzieQ
175 contributions
May 2022
Wandering around Old Ipoh town, 22 Hale Street is beautiful at night with wall murals and subtle lighting. Ideal for photographers, artists and creative projects (day & night). Lots F&B shophouses and hawker street food to suit everyone. Riverfront hotel is nearby, ideal walking distance for visitors. Parking is very limited in Ipoh and taxis are best way to see Ipoh besides cycling and walking. Not many e-scooters in Malaysia due to heavy traffic and lack of cycle lanes.
Written 19 May 2022
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Dear TrulyFoodie,
Thank you for your honest review! Hope you enjoyed the visit & see you again :)
Written 30 October 2022
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Road89025
1 contribution
Jul 2020
Beautifully curated and arranged, this exhibition brings us back to the glory days of old Ipoh and its tin mining history. Many wonderful items of memorabilia to savour slowly...
I enjoyed it more as an ex-student Shimron whose wife was responsible for setting up 22 Hale St. gave me some inside scoop about some of the artifacts.
I enjoyed it more as an ex-student Shimron whose wife was responsible for setting up 22 Hale St. gave me some inside scoop about some of the artifacts.
Written 22 October 2020
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Hi Road89025,
Thanks for leaving us a review. Glad to hear that you had a great time with us at the company of Shimron.
May the memorabilia brings back fond memories of the past as we journey through this challenging times.
Wishing you well and good health in this time of pademic.
Written 24 October 2020
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Vthc4
Singapore, Singapore415 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
Air-conditioned and beautifully restored little museum that tells the history of the site and also some Ipoh history. It’s walking distance from the 2nd Concubine Lane so plenty of eateries nearby. RM 10 entrance ticket.
Written 2 June 2023
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Adelynne O
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia5 contributions
Sept 2020
I booked this visit via Airbnb (because that's where I saw it first), RM 10 for a guided tour. I was led by two guides and they were both super friendly, knowledgeable and humourous. I learned about the history of Ipoh, and I got to see some great artwork on display in the museum too. Definitely would recommend this visit.
Written 22 October 2020
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Hi Adelynne, thanks for leaving us a review and being our first ever customer on Airbnb! It was a pleasure to bring you on a private tour. It was one of the fun moment we had bringing guest on tour.
Thanks for sharing the drama that you watched on Netflix and the the tin mining tycoons being like the Chinese version of the actor (oops I forgot the name of the actor 😂).
Lastly, stay healthy and alive in this time of pandemic. Hope to see you again!
Written 24 October 2020
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Tze
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia8 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
This was a fantastic visit with a tour guide to narrate the history of Ipoh. Our guide, Ashley, is extremely knowledgeable and made the history come to life with her narration. Thanks so much for the great work!
Written 31 December 2021
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Dear tzeyann,
Thank you for your honest review! Hope you enjoyed the visit & see you again :)
Written 30 October 2022
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G2Kpauly
Melbourne, Australia3,603 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
I came in here mainly to escape the rain and was pleasantly surprised. It was 10 ringgit with the audio guide and a lovely old place to look around and learn about the history. Alot of old antiques to look at and take photos. The staff are really nice too.
Written 5 November 2022
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