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Penang Straits Oriental Museum海峡东方博物馆

  • Museum in George Town
  • Closed
  • 4.9
    (1740)
Penang Straits Oriental Museum海峡东方博物馆
About
The Straits and Oriental Museum in George Town, Penang, is a heritage museum that celebrates Asia’s rich cultural exchange along the Maritime Silk Road. Housed in a historic building on King Street, the museum showcases an exquisite collection of Chinese ceramics from the Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties, alongside Straits Chinese artefacts, furniture, and artworks. Through carefully curated galleries, the museum tells the story of trade, migration, and cultural blending between China, Southeast Asia, and the wider world. Visitors can explore rare shipwreck ceramics, ancestral objects, and period furnishings that reflect the elegance of traditional Oriental craftsmanship and the multicultural history of the Straits Settlement
Contact us
019-445 1338Contact usDirections
Hours
Closed
Monday9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Insights
Highlights
Live performances ·
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom ·
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroom · Restaurant · Restroom ·
Crowd
Family-friendly ·
Payments
Admission fee ·
Location
7, King Street, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Posts
Services
Free Museum Tour upon request
Reviews
4.9 out of 5
(1,740 reviews)
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Qin Cha Geh
4 months ago
This museum offers a refined and immersive experience. The thoughtfully designed space and clear flow invite visitors to slow down and engage deeply with each artwork. The diverse selection of styles and media reflects strong artistic intention and depth. A calm, elegant space well worth revisiting. They even can reserve a tour guide for details explaining the art
F L
5 months ago
First time visiting Penang and we found this museum after eating street food for 2 days straight as our main activity. Definitely recommended, in fact wish this were my day 1 activity on the island! It was an aesthetic space and thoughtfully curated. Intimate display of porcelain and artefacts we could touch and experience. Loved Kelvin’s curation and narration of the collection, showcasing how Penang’s history fit into the broader Chinese and world history. I appreciated the streets of Penang much better afterwards because I now know how they came to be! The museum tickets also gave us discounts for the cafe next door - also a lovely space and drinks were good! After the museum visit, we decided to stroll along to closer to the fort and enjoyed the sea breeze at the esplanade walk, where Penang’s history began I guess! Time well spent at the museum and highlight of the Penang visit for me. Well done! 👏
About
The Straits and Oriental Museum in George Town, Penang, is a heritage museum that celebrates Asia’s rich cultural exchange along the Maritime Silk Road. Housed in a historic building on King Street, the museum showcases an exquisite collection of Chinese ceramics from the Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties, alongside Straits Chinese artefacts, furniture, and artworks. Through carefully curated galleries, the museum tells the story of trade, migration, and cultural blending between China, Southeast Asia, and the wider world. Visitors can explore rare shipwreck ceramics, ancestral objects, and period furnishings that reflect the elegance of traditional Oriental craftsmanship and the multicultural history of the Straits Settlement
Hours
Closed
Monday9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Location
7, King Street, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Services
Free Museum Tour upon request
Contact us
019-445 1338Contact usDirections
Insights
Highlights
Live performances ·
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom ·
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroom · Restaurant · Restroom ·
Crowd
Family-friendly ·
Payments
Admission fee ·
Posts
Reviews
4.9 out of 5
(1,740 reviews)
4.9
5
4
3
2
1
Qin Cha Geh
4 months ago
This museum offers a refined and immersive experience. The thoughtfully designed space and clear flow invite visitors to slow down and engage deeply with each artwork. The diverse selection of styles and media reflects strong artistic intention and depth. A calm, elegant space well worth revisiting. They even can reserve a tour guide for details explaining the art
F L
5 months ago
First time visiting Penang and we found this museum after eating street food for 2 days straight as our main activity. Definitely recommended, in fact wish this were my day 1 activity on the island! It was an aesthetic space and thoughtfully curated. Intimate display of porcelain and artefacts we could touch and experience. Loved Kelvin’s curation and narration of the collection, showcasing how Penang’s history fit into the broader Chinese and world history. I appreciated the streets of Penang much better afterwards because I now know how they came to be! The museum tickets also gave us discounts for the cafe next door - also a lovely space and drinks were good! After the museum visit, we decided to stroll along to closer to the fort and enjoyed the sea breeze at the esplanade walk, where Penang’s history began I guess! Time well spent at the museum and highlight of the Penang visit for me. Well done! 👏
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