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  • Chiu Yen N
    Singapore, Singapore7 contributions
    Beautiful and intricate exhibits.
    Beautiful and intricate nonya historical exhibits on display. 30 minute guided tour in English was informational. You will need a good 1 hour at least to have a leisurely visit, feast for the eyes. Not to be missed.
    Review of: Pinang Peranakan Mansion
    Written 5 June 2023
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  • Stanley_Wong1204
    Petaling Jaya, Malaysia354 contributions
    Visit Khoo Kongsi in March 2023
    Perhaps I came in the late afternoon, therefore not many tourists inside the destination. The location of this place needs to walk-in from the main street. Then you will encounter a ticket booth to sell ticket. After buying the ticket, you will get through the security guard and turn into the location of the temple-like building. That building is the center location of Khoo Kongsi. The ground floor is the exhibit and upper floor is a clan shrine.
    Review of: Khoo Kongsi
    Written 31 March 2023
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  • Mag3505
    Selangor, Malaysia10 contributions
    Quirky, fun experience your Instagram-loving teens will enjoy
    Interesting experience.
    Some pretty quirky photos for keepsake.
    An interesting hour for the family to record some memories.
    Review of: Upside Down Museum
    Written 8 March 2023
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  • AhMeng78
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia469 contributions
    Interesting museum that introduce Malaysia food
    The figures and service of Wonderfood musuem are inpressive. The two level musuem is full of diffent large scale food figures and miniature life figures. Since I visited during weekdays , there is no problem taking photo with minimum crowd. Staffs are friendly and explain some of the details on those food figures history.

    Entrance fee is rm 20 per adult. Worth paying for the price since the musuem is interesting.
    Review of: Wonderfood Museum Penang
    Written 9 May 2023
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  • cat
    Woodend, Australia7 contributions
    Super fun activity for all the family
    A fantastic and little-known highlight of Penang. Hidden away on the upper level of Komtar mall. We had a free tour guide who was expert and passionate. Great thing to do in the heat of the day. Plenty of interactive experiences and the chance to play some of the instruments and work the radio desk. Recommended for families and adults interested in the origins of modern music. Plenty of stories and history of how music played a big part in people’s lives up to the 1970’s. Amazing to see so much memorabilia collected and now preserved from so many people from the last 150 years and to hear that some, now in their 80’s continue to be involved and even perform.
    Review of: Penang House of Music
    Written 10 March 2023
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  • Mark C
    Malaysia121 contributions
    If you Love ❤️ photography its a must
    Lots of cool cameras, whole range of history here. Worth a short hour or long 45 minutes walking through.
    Review of: Asia Camera Museum
    Written 11 July 2020
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  • Nurul Hazita
    3 contributions
    The amazing science museum in Penang
    The best place for teenagers and students. It was an amazing place to visit. It gave lot of information about the new technology and various scientific facts. I have visited it. This science museum will increase your curiosity to the next level. Their technology are amazing. It have information such as the life tech, robotics and information technology.
    You must visit this place if you love technology.
    Review of: Tech Dome Penang
    Written 21 December 2022
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  • StephL1611
    Singapore, null, Singapore32 contributions
    Cute space
    Small little museum featuring some cute teddies which reflects Penang/ Malaysia culture. Enjoyed myself here although its small.
    Review of: TeddyVille Museum
    Written 23 May 2023
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  • Nick T
    Reigate, UK22 contributions
    Lovely house
    This a fascinating and beautiful house. It is worth visiting for that reason alone, even if you have little interest in Sun Yat Sen - though the historical detail on his time in Penang was also interesting.
    Review of: Sun Yat Sen Museum
    Written 22 March 2020
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  • Heli P
    Helsinki, Finland6,316 contributions
    Lively weekend market
    Every Sunday from 11 o'clock the old bus depot near Komtar hosts a craft and food market popular with tourists and locals. Many are selling selfmade artefacts, jewellery, candles, paintings and then there is the guy with a collection of incredible live insects hiding among leafs in terrariums. A large selection of Asian dishes is cooked on the premises by eager home chefs.
    Review of: Hin Bus Depot
    Written 17 February 2023
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  • NoorAmirah@SEU338E
    Penang Island, Malaysia34 contributions
    Enjoy The Trick Art
    The artwork pieces include sculptures and illusion paintings. All the pieces featured at the museum are locally made, which is one of the unique aspects that Penang 3D Trick Art Museum is proud to share. The price is affordable. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
    Review of: Penang 3D Trick Art Museum
    Written 16 June 2020
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  • Heli P
    Helsinki, Finland6,316 contributions
    Taxidermy + art
    All the animals in this educational and interesting exhibition had encountered an accidental death, the big tapir skeleton was a roadkill. The specimens are on loan from Kuala Lumpur till March 2023. Downstairs another gallery shows the permanent collection with decades of modern works by local artists. Both exhibitions are free to enter in the 1970's building with a gated court yard next to the yellow Town Hall.
    Review of: Penang State Museum and Art Gallery
    Written 12 February 2023
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  • Christoph
    Oberursel (Taunus), Germany72 contributions
    Excellent edutainment!
    Follow the tunnel for a well presented overview on Penang history, before engaging in the fun photography part. Be sure your mobile is charged!
    Review of: Penang Time Tunnel
    Written 4 January 2020
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  • pianocello
    Shah Alam, Malaysia1,330 contributions
    A different experience
    While some of the reviewers have complained about the price, I think this was a unique experience. It was informative about ghosts from different cultures. Definitely different from your usual museums.
    Review of: Ghost Museum Penang
    Written 26 December 2022
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  • Suratrichard
    Surat Thani, Thailand1,530 contributions
    Fantastic works of art
    We came across this wonderful attraction by accident as we wandered through George Town. It’s open daily from 10am to 6pm and admission for adults is RM10.
    The curator is very helpful and knowledgeable and is on hand to answer any queries. There is a very helpful multi language leaflet.
    The exhibits are spread across three floors and feature batik artists from several countries with many by the master artist Mr Tang.
    There are nearly 100 original batik paintings exhibited with over 30 artists represented. The colours, forms and shapes are indeed amazing and it’s well worth taking time studying the paintings. The premises are air conditioned and toilets are available.
    Well worth visiting and highly recommended.
    Review of: Batik Painting Museum Penang
    Written 8 April 2023
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