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iNPenang Top Museums • September 2017


Check out these not-to-be-missed top museums in Penang for an unforgettable experience! *The winning museums are listed in alphabetical order.

My Crystal Museum

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My Crystal Museum has the world's best collection of crystal calcite and is among the world's largest private collections of natural crystal under one roof showcasing unique and exquisite pieces never seen before. Every formation of crystals takes thousand and million of years to form. Moreover, each collection is 100% Malaysia Natural Living Crystal that is still growing without customised cutting, shaping or colouring by the museum where its shape and design are extracts from the cave naturally. Visitors will not only treasure the beauty of the natural crystal but also sense the aura and energy from the crystal.
Add: 15, Lorong Baru (New Lane), 10400 George Town, Penang.
Phone: +604-2265 682
Email: mycrystalmuseum@gmail.com
Opening Hours: 9.30am-6.30pm daily
Find out more on their Facebook: My Crystal Museum

Penang 3D Trick Art Museum

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Penang 3D Trick Art Museum is located at the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Their 3D Trick Art refers to a technique that transforms 2-dimensional painting into 3-dimensional images. With the 2D paintings on the walls, floors and ceiling appears to pop upon the surface and come to life. Housing 40 and above pieces of artworks including optical illusion paintings and sculptures, the museum is an interactive museum with a concept that stimulates the audiences’ creativity and imagination. Guidance and assistance will be provided to ensure visitors take the best possible photos.
Add: 10, Lebuh Penang, 10200 George Town, Penang.
Phone: +60 4-2631 628
Email: info@penangtrickart.com
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9.00am-6.00pm; Sat & Sun 9.00am-8.00pm
Find out more on their Facebook: @penangtrickart

PG Gold Museum

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PG Gold Museum, the first-of-its-kind to have established in Malaysia to host both locals and foreign visitors for an unforgettable lifetime experience of exploring the World of Gold. Visitors get to experience the gold panning process, physically touch and feel the genuine 50kg gold bullion of Au999.9 purity and 30kg silver bullion of Ag999 purity, witness live silver pouring demonstration and a glimpse of both the classic and modern gold and silver collections all through an informative guided tour that includes fun photo-opportunity with 3-D murals under a realistic looking gold mine ambiance and also to make a “GoldWish”.
Name: 95, Lebuh Bishop, 10200 George Town, Penang.
Phone: +60 4-261 9999 / +6016-444 6208
Email: general@goldmuseum.com.my
Opening Hours: 9.00am - 6.00pm daily
Find out more on their Facebook: PG Gold Museum

Teddyville Museum

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Visit TeddyVille Museum & surround yourself with all things cute and cuddly! Being the newest attraction out of the list of 5, TeddyVille Museum is a magical trail that is culturally rich and delightfully educational. Nestled on the ground floor  of the luxurious and calming DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang, the in-house guides will take you section by section, explaining in animated detail the Penang stories that will be unveiled as every turn is a splendid retelling of Penang – then and now, uniquely laid out with ‘beary’ meticulously designed and adorned teddies of all sizes and shapes. Cuddly, ‘beary’ fun adventure awaits you within the 9,000 sqft museum for the whole family!
Add: Ground Floor, 56, Jalan Low Yat, Puncak Ria, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Penang.
Phone: +60 16-550 5949
Email: beary@teddyvillemuseum.com
Opening Hours: 9.00am - 6.00pm daily
Find out more on their Facebook: TeddyVille Museum

Wonderfood Museum

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Being the winner of INPenang Top Museum (Unique Concept) Award 2017, Wonderfood Museum Penang is the world’s first food-themed fantasy exhibition to showcase an array of world-class ultra-realistic food replica presentation. In addition to promoting Malaysian cuisine, this highly attractive mini-paradise provides a visually stimulating experience in giant-sized bowl of Penang Laksa, Cendol and the king of fruits, the durian. With over two decades of expertise producing high quality handiwork, the museum has created sculptures and replicas for the many relevant food industries and institutions locally as well as abroad and launched its world class works of art in 2015.
Add: 49, Lebuh Pantai, 10200 George Town, Penang.
Phone: +60 4-251 9095
Email: wonderfoodmuseum@gmail.com
Opening Hours: 9.00am - 6.00pm daily
Find out more on their Facebook: Wonderfood Museum Penang
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