George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site

George Town museums

George Town's museums span centuries of history and modern artistic trends. The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion and Peranakan Museum showcase 19th-century architecture and Straits Chinese heritage. Cultural traditions are preserved at the Teochew Puppet and Opera House, while the Penang State Museum details local history. Interactive exhibits like the Wonderfood Museum, Ghost Museum, and 3D Trick Art Museum provide contemporary, tactile experiences centered on Malaysian cuisine, folklore, and visual illusions.

George Town Museums — Map

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A

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is a government gazetted heritage building located on Leith Street in George Town, Penang, Malaysia.

B

Penang State Museum and Art Gallery

The Penang State Museum and Art Gallery is a museum and art gallery in George Town, Penang, Malaysia.

C

Peranakan Museum

Housed in a restored 19th-century mansion, this museum displays over 1,000 antiques and collectibles showcasing the lifestyle and traditions of the Baba-Nyonya community.

D

Teochew Puppet and Opera

Located on Armenian Street, this space preserves Teochew performing arts through displays of traditional puppets, costumes, and historical documentation.

E

Wonderfood

Features oversized, hyper-realistic models of Malaysian street food and traditional dishes, highlighting the state's diverse culinary heritage.

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F

Penang 3D Trick Art Museum

Interactive exhibits featuring two-dimensional paintings that create three-dimensional optical illusions through specific camera angles.

G

Upside Down Museum

Features a series of indoor rooms with furniture and decor fixed to the ceilings, creating inverted environments for photography.

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Ghost Museum

Displays myths and legends related to supernatural beings from Malaysian, Chinese, and Western folklore through themed sets and life-sized figures.

I

Penang Heritage Gallery

Focuses on the architectural conservation and history of George Town's UNESCO World Heritage site through maps, photographs, and historical records.

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