Museums in Penang

In recent years, many new museums in Penang have been established to provide you with more options to go during your holidays in Penang. There are more than 20 museums that you can visit with different themes for different museums.

Make Sun Yat Sen Museum a part of your tour of museums in Penang

Tour of Museums in Penang

If you have limited time to spend but still want to visit all the museums in Penang, select two to three that are located within the vicinity that interest you. Here are some of them.

Asia Camera Museum   Established in 2014, this museum has over a thousand of vintage cameras for you to view. It is located at 71, 1st Floor, Armenian Street, 10200 Georgetown. Open daily from 10am-6pm.

Cheah Kongsi Interpretative Museum   This Kongsi was established in 1820. It is located at No 8, Lebuh Armenian, Georgetown. Open daily from 9:30am-4:30pm.

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion   This huge house has over 200 windows, 38 rooms and 7 staircases. It used to be the home of Cheong Fatt Tze in the 1880's. This mansion operates as a heritage accommodation today.  It is located at 14, Leith Street, Georgetown. You can buy tickets online in advance for the guided tour daily at 11am and 3:30pm. Self-guided audio tour is also available from 11am-6pm. You will need to have your own smart phone and ear phone for this self-guided tour.

Colonial Penang Museum   There are over 1,000 pieces of antiques and collectibles dated back to the colonial time which you can see here. Located at 7, Jalan D.S. Ramanathan (previously Scott Road), Pulau Tikus, Penang. Open from Wed-Mon from 9:30am-5:30pm. Closed on Tuesdays. Call the museum before you go to ensure that it is open.

Glass Museum   Learn about the art of making glasses here. Museum is located at 6 Wisma Cheok Holdings, Jalan Burma, Georgetown. Open Mon-Sat from 9:30am-6pm. Closed on Sundays.

Khoo Kongsi Museum   Belonging to a clan association by the name of Khoo, the temple features Chinese architecture and craftsmanship. It is located at 18, Cannon Square, Georgetown. Open daily from 9am-5pm.

Penang State Art Gallery  Permanent collection at level 3 include paintings, photos, ceramics, sculptures, articles and other media. The contemporary art gallery is located at the ground floor with different theme throughout the year. This gallery is located at Dewan Sri Pinang, Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, Georgetown. Open daily from 9am-5pm. Closed on Fridays and public holidays.

Penang State Museum  This museum is currently closed as of Jan 2026. It was undergoing renovation work for the past few years. Call and check the status before going.

The museum itself is housed in a historical building that was built in 1821. Learn the history of Penang and the lifestyle of the peoples here decades ago. Some of the practices are still in existence today. Make this part of your tour of museums in Penang. This museum is located at Lebuh Farquhar, Georgetown. Open from 9am-5pm daily except on Fridays and public holidays.

Penang War Museum  Go into the underground tunnels and experience how the war transformed this vast area into a fort. This is one of the biggest museums in Penang. This museum is located at Batu Maung Hill, south east of Penang Island. Open daily from 9am-6pm.

Penang 3D Trick Art Museum   See how 2D paintings can become 3D images and you can become part of the pictures. Established in 2014, this museum is located at 10, Lebuh Penang, Georgetown. Open daily from 9am-6pm. 

Pinang Peranakan Mansion   See the culture of the Peranakan Chinese at this mansion. It is located at 29, Church Street, Georgetown. Open daily from 9:30am-5:30pm.

Sun Yat Sen Museum   This museum document the influence of Penang over Sun Yat Sen and vice-versa during the revolution of China. It is located at 120, Lebuh Armenian, Georgetown. Open daily from 9am-6pm.

Teddy Ville Museum Penang   See the history of Penang through the teddy bears exhibition. This museum is located at No 56 Jalan Low Yat, Batu Ferringhi, Penang. Open daily from 9am-6pm.

Upside Down Museum

Upside Down Museum   How is it like to see everything upside down? Find out when you come here. This museum is located at 45, Lebuh Kimberley, Georgetown. Open daily from 9:30am-6:30pm.