Title: Penang State Museum in Downtown George Town | Expedia.co.uk

[Penang State Museum Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Penang-State-Museum-Hotels.0-l6113878-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Penang State Museum Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Penang-State-Museum.d6113878.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown George Town Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-George-Town.d6056055.Holidays-City-Breaks)

# Penang State Museum

![Penang State Museum showing heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113878/cf8b4ecb-438b-4425-b3ef-41745ebc9475.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Penang State Museum showing heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113878/cf8b4ecb-438b-4425-b3ef-41745ebc9475.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Penang State Museum which includes street scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113878/3af5ad37-f4c9-4fb2-8b9c-63046aa0c29d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Penang State Museum which includes signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113878/4e9f96cc-a9f7-43a2-8672-3eec98ff0e88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Penang State Museum featuring railway items](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113878/0f79cd8c-70dc-4124-9756-da24884d3115.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Penang State Museum

Activities

---

---

#### This school-turned-museum charts Penang’s colourful history through a comprehensive collection of artefacts, photographs and artworks. 

Step back in time at the Penang State Museum and see how the city’s cultural, physical and political identity has changed since the days of Sir Francis Light, the founder of the British colony in Penang in the 1800s. A series of photographs, complemented by first-hand accounts of key events, paint a vivid picture of the city’s history. A wide array of artifacts, including a collection of antiques that once belonged to prominent Chinese Straits families, help bring Penang’s history to life. This museum was founded in 1964, though the former school house it inhabits was built in 1821\. High arches and tall white columns exemplify Penang’s fine architectural features. The building is divided into two sections: a gallery featuring numerous collections of work by local and international artists, and the exhibits charting the history of the city. The photographs chronicling Penang’s story are a good place to start exploring the museum. Don’t miss the series on the Penang Riots of 1867, or the pictures detailing Penang’s capture by the Japanese during World War II. To see Penang as the early British colonists would have, check out the oil paintings by Captain Robert Smith of the East India Company. Chinese Penang is well represented too, with a replica of the main hall of a Chinese trader’s home. This exhibit displays an extensive collection of furniture such as opium beds, and opulent accessories like slippers and jewelry belonging to prominent Straits Chinese families.Art lovers will want to head to the first floor, where ever-changing exhibits showcase local artists. Among the permanent collections are a series of paintings celebrating Malay seamanship, and several representations of old Penang.Don’t miss the souvenir kiosk outside. This is actually a railway car from the old Penang Hill service and makes for an interesting setting as you browse the antiques and gifts on sale. The Penang State Museum is located on Farquar Street in central Georgetown, along major bus lines. The museum is open daily, except Friday and public holidays, and there is a small charge for entry.

## Plan a trip to see Penang State Museum

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.

![Macallum Central Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24450000/24443800/24443788/8c1eb7cb_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Macallum Central Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited

Downtown George Town

£1,217

per person

1 Apr - 7 Apr

found 1 day ago

Return flight included

London (LON) to Penang (PEN)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (30 reviews)

Difficult to get grab car to wait because the road is always busy.

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

![Magazine Vista Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24210000/24204200/24204115/13c6ea16_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Magazine Vista Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited

Downtown George Town

£1,468

per person

1 Apr - 7 Apr

found 1 day ago

Return flight included

London (LON) to Penang (PEN)

8.6/10 Excellent! (21 reviews)

![Magnificent 3 Bedroom Luxury Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104440000/104438800/104438762/9c530988_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Magnificent 3 Bedroom Luxury Suite

Downtown George Town

£5,286

per person

3 Apr - 9 Apr

found 16 hours ago

Return direct flight included

Manchester (MAN) to Penang (PEN)

No reviews

### Tours & day trips

[See all 112 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips)

![Penang: Afternoon Walking Foods Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44822962/27ab8d34-70e2-41af-8dcf-4de11ddb73b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Penang: Afternoon Walking Foods Tour

3h

10/10

86 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£51

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/penang-evening-walking-foods-tour.a44822962.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Penang City & Temple Tour with Penang Hill(Fast Lane) & Kek Lok Si](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46016680/523cfbe8-cf31-4909-bc87-823b886d13cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Penang City & Temple Tour with Penang Hill(Fast Lane) & Kek Lok Si

6h

9.8/10

16 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£99

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/penang-city-temple-tour-with-penang-hillfast-lane-kek-lok-si.a46016680.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Malaysia Penang Georgetown’s Heritage Trishaw Ride Half-Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47416677/8faa389a-9e51-4353-bcae-aa4e65d7f555.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Malaysia Penang Georgetown’s Heritage Trishaw Ride Half-Day Tour

2h 30m

Free cancellation available

£26

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/malaysia-penang-georgetowns-heritage-trishaw-ride-half-day-tour.a47416677.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Georgetown Heritage Half-day Penang Island Tour (SIC – SHARED TOUR)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47226226/73d0cee8-0604-4304-9ed0-3bceb2e8406e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Georgetown Heritage Half-day Penang Island Tour (SIC – SHARED TOUR)

9h

Free cancellation available

£29

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/georgetown-heritage-half-day-penang-island-tour.a47226226.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/709711/730a0d1c-dd6e-4369-bf48-4213e6eab629.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour

4h 30m

9.8/10

147 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£23

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-penang-countryside-cycling-tour.a709711.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Good Morning Penang Food Tour with 15+ Tastings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48542380/28016cf9-1d4c-4040-9f83-cb1c2ad8b383.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Good Morning Penang Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

4h

10/10

26 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£36

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/good-morning-penang-food-tour-with-15-tastings.a48542380.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Penang Food Tour - Georgetown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2273930/9af912e4-2a4e-4bf4-b47b-c9331689d7cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Penang Food Tour - Georgetown

4h

10/10

4 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£46

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/penang-food-tour-georgetown.a2273930.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![4-Hour Georgetown Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1279940/4c594e02-9f9c-4c33-8f28-ba00d7962a2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### 4-Hour Georgetown Food Tour

4h

9.4/10

35 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£65

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/4-hour-georgetown-food-tour.a1279940.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1295065/3b144d94-4295-45a2-82d1-df22e37bb668.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si

5h

8.8/10

5 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£88

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/penang-city-temple-tour-with-penang-hillfast-lane.a1295065.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Penang Island: Street Food Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47425748/9305d043-9238-461a-a95e-8e4a53095b6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Penang Island: Street Food Walking Tour

3h 30m

10/10

1 GetYourGuide review

Free cancellation available

£53

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/penang-island-street-food-walking-tour.a47425748.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

### Private & custom tours

[See all 74 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours)

![Penang Food Tour - Georgetown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2273930/9af912e4-2a4e-4bf4-b47b-c9331689d7cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Penang Food Tour - Georgetown

4h

10/10

4 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£46

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/penang-food-tour-georgetown.a2273930.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1295065/3b144d94-4295-45a2-82d1-df22e37bb668.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si

5h

8.8/10

5 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£88

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/penang-city-temple-tour-with-penang-hillfast-lane.a1295065.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![8 Hours of Penang Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48916095/9558d768-a1ba-44bc-90e0-b80a4068bb7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### 8 Hours of Penang Tour

8h

8.8/10

6 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£100

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/8-hours-of-penang-tour.a48916095.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Explore Penang Your Way: Tailor-Made Private Guided Tour 4-10 Hrs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49509604/8cdbc948-41ef-4529-9af7-7b59ed033c23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Explore Penang Your Way: Tailor-Made Private Guided Tour 4-10 Hrs

10h

10/10

1 Viator review

Free cancellation available

£115

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/explore-penang-your-way-tailor-made-private-guided-tour-4-10-hrs.a49509604.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Private Half Day Penang Hill & Temple Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/353802/7c1ad46c-7ffa-4ae2-914f-e30b2a4d2941.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Private Half Day Penang Hill & Temple Tour

4h

9.4/10

16 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

£90

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-penang-hill-temple-tour.a353802.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Penang: Flexible 6-Hours Highlights](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1459232/f3c28b83-fff7-402f-93ef-26883cbab463.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Penang: Flexible 6-Hours Highlights

6h

10/10

140 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£132

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/penang-flexible-6-hours-highlights.a1459232.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Private Penang Hill Habitat Nature Walk with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/480159/6e89e3a6-2630-4bbe-a4d6-6b141dacc565.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Private Penang Hill Habitat Nature Walk with Lunch

5h

10/10

2 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

£125

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-penang-hill-habitat-nature-walk-with-lunch.a480159.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Penang Round Island Tour With Tropical Spice Garden & Entopia Butterfly Far...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1262174/08b9ce6a-ed33-42a7-92fd-f9a6a01baa52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Penang Round Island Tour With Tropical Spice Garden & Entopia Butterfly Far...

5h

9/10

2 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£101

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/penang-round-island-tour-with-tropical-spice-garden-entopia-butterfly-farm.a1262174.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Private Half-Day George Town History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1307281/1be9179f-625d-46a5-93aa-4ba2d260f5de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Private Half-Day George Town History Tour

4h

9/10

27 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£81

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-george-town-history-private-tour.a1307281.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Private Half-Day Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1307282/cbd99a60-6db1-4367-b76b-df948bcf83d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Private Half-Day Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple Tour

4h

9.6/10

5 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£87

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-penang-hill-and-kek-lok-si-temple-private-tour.a1307282.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

### Attractions

[See all 11 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&filter.categories=Attractions)

![Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44760669/d7e04715-3cbc-44a8-b261-29483ea203e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket

8h

10/10

1 verified review

£10

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/malaysia-penang-habitat-entry-ticket.a44760669.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48708015/083eb192-6d6a-4e75-86ad-20b9d8f022a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket

9h+

10/10

1 verified review

£10

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/malaysia-penang-george-town-the-top-penang-entry-ticket.a48708015.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/896439/655bda03-8f45-4e92-af39-0c345566fa90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

8h

£11

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/malaysia-entopia-by-penang-butterfly-farm.a896439.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Adventure Park Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/893133/3a1f3325-c972-4433-8c8a-e741c4c33daa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Adventure Park Entry Ticket

8h

8/10

1 verified review

£40

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/malaysia-escape-penang-adventure-park-entry-ticket.a893133.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Entopia Butterfly and Nature Discovery Park Entry Ticket Penang](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50705214/e4e66063-8745-4571-8f73-8445ee6e2e80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Entopia Butterfly and Nature Discovery Park Entry Ticket Penang

9h

Free cancellation available

£22

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/entopia-butterfly-and-nature-discovery-park-entry-ticket-penang.a50705214.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Malaysia: Penang Wonderfood Museum Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2428929/534b6c6e-72e7-49e1-ad70-24840958ea28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Malaysia: Penang Wonderfood Museum Entry Ticket

8h

Free cancellation available

£3

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wonderfood-museum-penang.a2428929.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Penang: Tech Dome Entrance Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44608691/70bcae81-9125-4698-9cc4-25afdd59d6a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Penang: Tech Dome Entrance Ticket

9h

Free cancellation available

£5

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/penang-tech-dome-entrance-ticket.a44608691.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Penang: Glass Museum Standard Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46155219/302b1d51-b1bb-44a4-8f19-03cf91791429.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Penang: Glass Museum Standard Admission Ticket

8h 30m

Free cancellation available

£6

includes taxes & fees

per traveller

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/glass-museum-penang.a46155219.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Asia Camera Museum Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1325190/cfc9a487-4936-4d13-9b90-2b73e370d2a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Asia Camera Museum Admission Ticket

1h

£5

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/asia-camera-museum-admission-ticket.a1325190.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

### Adventure & outdoor

[See all 7 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor)

![Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/709711/730a0d1c-dd6e-4369-bf48-4213e6eab629.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour

4h 30m

9.8/10

147 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£23

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-penang-countryside-cycling-tour.a709711.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Penang Balik Pulau Countryside Morning Cycling with Transfers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50762789/f1131536-beac-42fb-af32-dbad08053526.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Penang Balik Pulau Countryside Morning Cycling with Transfers

5h

Free cancellation available

£25

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/penang-balik-pulau-countryside-morning-cycling-with-transfers.a50762789.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Penang: Fascinating 5-Hour Private Local Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48023279/4e80bd25-7edc-4113-bf71-c9fffaf84dc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Penang: Fascinating 5-Hour Private Local Tour

5h

8.8/10

11 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£102

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/penang-exciting-local-half-day-tour-in-penang-island-5hours.a48023279.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Penang: quad bike Ride in Balik Pulau with Snacks and Transfers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50643246/f46bb3c3-a9fa-45b0-8f65-1314f072f42c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Penang: quad bike Ride in Balik Pulau with Snacks and Transfers

4h

Free cancellation available

£48

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/penang-quad-bike-ride-in-balik-pulau-with-snacks-and-transfers.a50643246.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Full Day Penang City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50376174/a02c63d0-545c-4c85-9965-f5008fa1d934.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Full Day Penang City Tour

7h

Free cancellation available

£72

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-penang-city-tour.a50376174.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Guided Tour & Transporters](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1459288/afd5e8eb-2cb0-4bdc-a7e4-e3ca38232b9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Guided Tour & Transporters

12h

Free cancellation available

£147

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-tour-transporters.a1459288.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Penang Exciting Local Full Day Private Tour 8 Hours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50725057/3bfb201a-26e6-4a86-91e8-9627493e2f92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Penang Exciting Local Full Day Private Tour 8 Hours

8h

Free cancellation available

£121

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/penang-exciting-local-full-day-private-tour-8-hours.a50725057.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

### Classes & workshops

[See all 6 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops)

![Penang Cooking Class:Dive into Malaysian Cuisine with PenangChiak](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46247014/770ea211-100a-4928-98f7-c1678c372d49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Penang Cooking Class:Dive into Malaysian Cuisine with PenangChiak

4h

9.8/10

36 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£69

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/penang-cooking-class-dive-into-malaysian-cuisine-with-penangchiak.a46247014.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Penang Whisky Tasting Masterclass & Speciality Bar Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49712641/f5dab28a-4b37-40fd-a762-61640c347dad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Penang Whisky Tasting Masterclass & Speciality Bar Experience

2h

Free cancellation available

£43

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/penang-whisky-tasting-masterclass-speciality-bar-experience.a49712641.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Chef Samuel's Private Malaysian Cooking Class with Wet Market Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1294264/1acdaae1-64ae-4ef1-ac7e-96723e129c21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Chef Samuel's Private Malaysian Cooking Class with Wet Market Tour

5h

10/10

10 Viator reviews

£86

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chef-samuels-private-malaysian-cooking-class.a1294264.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Penang: Trishaw Ride and Hawker Centre Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51381530/4a9c1f08-b5a0-4b31-9a4e-abf8d20e83ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Penang: Trishaw Ride and Hawker Centre Food Tour

3h

10/10

2 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£48

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/penang-trishaw-ride-and-hawker-centre-food-tour.a51381530.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Authentic Indian Penang Cooking Class](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49815843/3b5e60f6-7166-493c-a856-1de2e8a2395d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Authentic Indian Penang Cooking Class

4h

Free cancellation available

£68

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/authentic-indian-penang-cooking-class.a49815843.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

![Rathika's Malaysian Cooking Class with Wet Market Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51192393/63a6b96a-e7e5-4ff9-b0ea-2baf008d2809.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rathika's Malaysian Cooking Class with Wet Market Tour

4h

£81

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rathikas-malaysian-cooking-class-with-wet-market-tour.a51192393.activity-details?&rid=6113878&location=Penang+State+Museum&swp=off)

### Popular places to visit

![Penang City Hall showing an administrative building and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113872/b947fec5-0bd3-45da-b16f-44185094f83f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Penang City Hall

4/5(11 reviews)

One of Penang’s finest examples of Victorian architecture makes for a pleasant backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Penang-City-Hall-Downtown-George-Town.d6113872.Attraction)

![Padang Kota Lama or simply called The Padang, is the parade ground and playing field created by the British colonials in the civic district of George Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976381066/6588cb70-04f2-44d5-a0dc-87ca50692458.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Padang Kota Lama

Padang Kota Lama is just one of the places to see in Little India, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this family-friendly area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Padang-Kota-Lama-George-Town.d553248635976381066.Attraction)

![Pinang Peranakan Mansion featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113880/180dc72b-9255-419c-a081-1a521326ae6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Pinang Peranakan Mansion

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Antiques, artifacts and furnishings give a glimpse into the lives of the elite Chinese families of 19th-century Penang.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Pinang-Peranakan-Mansion-George-Town.d6113880.Attraction)

![Kapitan Keling Mosque which includes heritage architecture, a mosque and religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113862/895a6339-1ca9-4abe-9c30-8740ac484522.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kapitan Keling Mosque

4/5(10 reviews)

The praying devotees, sleek Muslim architecture and calls to prayer add yet another element to Penang’s diverse cultural mosaic.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kapitan-Keling-Mosque-Downtown-George-Town.d6113862.Attraction)

#### Cathedral of the Assumption

You can find out about the history of Little India with a visit to Cathedral of the Assumption. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Cathedral-Of-The-Assumption-George-Town.d6325530.Attraction)

#### St. George's Church

You can learn about the history of Little India with a visit to St. George's Church. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Georges-Church-George-Town.d6113888.Attraction)

---

## Top Hotel Deals

## Check availability on hotels close to Penang State Museum

[Tonight

](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6113878&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6113878&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)

[Tomorrow night

](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6113878&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6113878&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)

[Next weekend

](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6113878&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6113878&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)

![JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14500/14457/7b5b5b60_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

Magazine Road George Town Penang

[](https://expedia.co.uk/George-Town-Hotels-JEN-Penang-Georgetown-By-Shangri-La.h14457.Hotel-Information)

![Eastern And Oriental Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/791200/791156/8a54f2cf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Eastern And Oriental Hotel

10 Lebuh Farquhar George Town Penang

[](https://expedia.co.uk/George-Town-Hotels-Eastern-And-Oriental-Hotel.h791156.Hotel-Information)

![Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2150000/2146300/2146260/cc3d38e2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang

25-A Farquhar Street George Town Penang

[](https://expedia.co.uk/George-Town-Hotels-Bayview-Hotel-Georgetown-Penang.h2146260.Hotel-Information)

![The Granite Luxury Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18370000/18364400/18364333/d2b16904_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

The Granite Luxury Hotel

191\. Jalan Magazine George Town 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/George-Town-Hotels-M-Summit-191-Executive-Hotel-Suites.h18364333.Hotel-Information)

![The Prestige Hotel Penang](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37240000/37236100/37236047/b7df9087_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

The Prestige Hotel Penang

8 Gat Lebuh Gereja George Town 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/George-Town-Hotels-The-Prestige-Hotel-Penang.h37236047.Hotel-Information)

![Le Dream Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12620000/12615100/12615066/7aa71685_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Le Dream Boutique Hotel

139, Jalan Pintal Tali George Town Penang

[](https://expedia.co.uk/George-Town-Hotels-Le-Dream-Boutique-Hotel.h12615066.Hotel-Information)

![Areca Hotel Penang](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18990000/18982500/18982451/29c398e5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Areca Hotel Penang

No. 5, Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe George Town 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/George-Town-Hotels-Areca-Hotel-Penang.h18982451.Hotel-Information)

![The George Penang By The Crest Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101880000/101879900/101879834/fcb2ee7e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

The George Penang By The Crest Collection

138 Jalan Penang George Town 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/George-Town-Hotels-The-George-Penang-By-The-Crest-Collection.h101879834.Hotel-Information)

![ St.Giles Wembley Penang](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26980000/26973800/26973726/8ea23579_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

 St.Giles Wembley Penang

183, Jalan Magazine George Town 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/George-Town-Hotels-The-Wembley-A-St-Giles-Hotel-Penang.h26973726.Hotel-Information)

[See all 1,042 properties in Penang State Museum](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package&regionId=6113878)

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.