Pinaon Time Tunnel | Penang

Another new attraction in Penang- The history museum which is also called as Pinaon Time Tunnel. The time tunnel brings us back to the time when Portugese first step foot in this place and named it  “Pulo Pinaom”, the arrived of Francis Light, Japanese World War II, Independence of Malaya until how Penang is today. Each of the stories were displayed in form of graphics, documents, crafts and small miniature of life sized sculpture. The museum consists of 2 storeys, however the top storey is still under construction when we visited the place last Dec 2013. The whole place was quite small and narrow, it doesn't suit to cater too much people at one time.

The entrance fee for foreigner is RM22 (adult) and RM 12 (child), and local is RM12 (adult) and RM 6 (child). If you would like to know more about the history of Penang, this is a good place for you to experience it. Overall, it is still a nice experience, helps me bring back my childhood memories in Penang.

The History Museum of Penang

39 Green Hall, 10200 George Town, Penang

Phone: 04 261 9181

Visiting Hours: 9:30 am - 7:00 pm (last admission ad 6:00 pm)

The Camera Musuem | Penang

Penang recently open a camera museum in the heart of Georgetown Heritage Zone. I visited this place last December when I went back Penang for Christmas holiday. The museum is located at Lebuh Muntri, you can easily find using waze. 

The museum occupied one of the double-storey lot building with 3500 sg ft space. You can find many vintage cameras from all over the world with its own stories and histories of how cameras transcended since 1500's. You can even learn the origin and types of cameras, discover the dark room and experience taking a photograph with the world's first camera. You will be surprise of how fascinating a camera can be especially you are using it in your daily life now. A must visit place when you are in Penang!

The camera museum is located at second floor. You may buy a ticket from the ground floor counter, just in front of photo opt booth. Entrance fee is RM20. Many people did not notice that there are more in second floor as there isn't any sign to purchase ticket until we ask the counter. There is also a small cafe at the end of the museum.

The Camera Museum
49, Lebuh Muntri,
10200 Penang George Town.
Opening Hour: Mon-Sun 9.30am-6.30pm
http://www.penangcameramuseum.com

Owl Museum @ Penang Hill

During the Christmas holiday, I went to back Penang to celebrate Christmas there. I was surprised by the changes in Penang with so many new attractions built in the Island. Since I have not been visiting the Penang Hill for years even after the new train was introduced, I decided to make a trip there. The Owl Museum is located at the Penang Hill itself, you need to take the train up to Penang Hill in order to visit the museum. Entrance fee for Penang Hill is RM8 for Malaysian and RM30 for foreigner.   

Just for your information, this Owl Museum is not exhibits real owls. It is a museum with collection of art and crafts of Owls. Many people mistakenly this place and felt being cheated when they entered. This Museum exhibits collection of over 100 rare and exotic, owl-inspired artifacts created by artist around the world. Entrance fee is RM10.

The Owl Museum
Levels b3, Astaka MPPP, Bukit Bendera,
Jalan Summit, 11300 Penang. Malaysia
http://www.theowlmuseum.com