Penang Straits Oriental Museum海峡东方博物馆

“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! 👏”

“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”

“Can't quite recall the last I visited a museum. I totally enjoyed my time at this museum, listening intently to the most enthusiastic museum curator as he walk us through the ceramic and porcelain pieces of the various chinese dynasties. If not for my tummy calling out for food, I would have just stayed on. There's always a next visit.”