22 Hale Street Heritage Gallery
📍 Ipoh, Perak
Restored shophouse museum covering Ipoh's tin mining history and Baba Nyonya culture with a quality audio guide included in the entry fee. Friendly staff and a standout souvenir shop.
A must visit in Ipoh. This place is a very informative museum about Ipoh's Tin mining history and way of life in the 1950s. There is also a section on Baba Nyonya/Straits Chinese which was more informative than some places in Penang and Melaka! The interior is well-preserved and exhibitions are thoughtfully curated. I reccomend listening to the audio guide as it gives a little more information than the plaque cards dotted around the museum. Staff are really lovely too! Entrance fees were RM15 for the audio guided tour - it was worth every penny.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with school-age children who enjoy structured learning about local history and culture. The audio guide format works well for children who can focus through a museum visit. Younger children may find the pace too static, so this pairs well with an outdoor activity in Ipoh's heritage area for a balanced day out.
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Cassandra Lee
8 months ago
“A must visit in Ipoh. This place is a very informative museum about Ipoh's Tin mining history and way of life in the 1950s. There is also a section on Baba Nyonya/Straits Chinese which was more informative than some places in Penang and Melaka! The interior is well-preserved and exhibitions are thoughtfully curated. I reccomend listening to the audio guide as it gives a little more information than the plaque cards dotted around the museum. Staff are really lovely too! Entrance fees were RM15 for the audio guided tour - it was worth every penny.”
Yvonne Tan
11 months ago
“It’s a very nice and well maintained space with lots of photo opportunities. The audio guide is clear and easy to use too And the souvenir shop is 5 stars! There’s a lot of reasonably priced unique finds made by social organizations. Shopping for a good cause”
Doreen Hubert
a month ago
“Nice place to learn about the history of Ipoh and the fusion culture of Malaysia. Included in your ticket is a audio tour, which is a nice guide through the museum!”
Time waits for no one
a month ago
“Very cool place to learn about Ipoh! You should visit and the staffs are very nice!”
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Overview
22 Hale Street Heritage Gallery occupies a restored shophouse in Ipoh's heritage quarter and covers the city's tin mining era and Baba Nyonya culture through well-curated exhibits. An audio guide is included in the RM15 entry fee and adds detail beyond the written plaques. The souvenir shop stocks reasonably priced items made by social organisations.
