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"Reputedly one of the best state museum in Malaysia, Penang Museum houses a fine collection of old photographs, maps, historical documents and charts pertaining to this Straits Settlement and variety of Malay treasures and relics."
Introduction
Walk into the compounds of the Penang State Museum, and you will first be greeted by a regal bronze statue of Captain Francis Light, the founder of the Penang Straits Settlement, gazing down upon the museum's visitors.
Once you've step foot inside the museum building, you will see why the State Museum located along Jalan Farquhar in Georgetown, is reputed to be one of the best state museums in the country. Divided into galleries dedicated to Penang's historical communities, as well as particular historical events that took place in Penang. The Penang State Museum houses a fine collection of old photographs, maps, historical documents and charts, Malay treasures such as kris (dagger), Chinese furniture, embroidery, costumes and other historical relics.
On the first floor where the Art Gallery is located, works of local artists and paintings of old Penang are on display, namely those by William Daniels and Captain Robert Smith. From time to time, special exhibitions are held here.
History
When it was first built, the original building of the Penang State Museum was initially served as the Penang Free School. In 1927, the building was vacated when the school was moved to its present location in Green Lane. The building structure was badly damaged in World War II and had to undergo extensive reconstruction. It wasn't until 1965 that the Penang State Mustum was opened to the public for the first time.
For more information, please contact:
Penang Tourist Centre
Penang Port Commission Building
(Ground Floor Arcade)
Pesara King Edward
10300 Pulau Pinang
Tel: +604-2616663
Opening Hours: Mondays through Thursdays, from 8.30am to 4.30pm (Lunch break from 1pm to 2pm). Fridays from 8.30am to 4.30pm (Lunch from 12.30pm to 2.30pm)
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Penang Tourism Action Council
56th Floor, KOMTAR
10000 Penang
Tel : +604-262 0202
Fax : +604-263 1020
Email : enquiry@tourismpenang.gov.my
Last viewed - May 17, 2008
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