Penang State Gallery
Where is the best place for you to learn everything about Penang? Yes! This is the place.
Penang State Gallery is the one-stop centre for you to have a magical and historical journey to discover and experience the culture and history of Penang. It’s located at level 3 of The TOP KOMTAR - the tallest building in Penang, Malaysia.
3-dimensional map of Penang state
Once you step into the gallery, a 3-dimensional map of Penang state is awaiting you there to discover. Let’s find the area that you’re currently living in from this “huge” map in front of you.
Yes! This is the area that I live in now - Balik Pulau.
Large signage of Georgetown
Just right beside this amazing 3-D map, you’ll find large signage of Georgetown - the capital of Penang. Take a photo with it before continue your journey in this gallery.
3-dimensional mock-up of Georgetown
Your journey will be incomplete if you don’t witness this 3-dimensional mock-up of Georgetown. Open your eyes and check out some iconic landmarks in Penang through this 3-D mock-up. With the “help” of the information on the wall that surrounds it, you can easily get all these landmarks in a minute.
Penang City Hall
The TOP KOMTAR
Kapitan Keling Mosque
St George's Church
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll notice most of the iconic buildings in Penang are built in the earlier days. Never miss any of them while you walk along with the gallery.
Penang Bridge
Imagine you’re running on the Penang Bridge with thousands of runners, how would you feel? Take part in the Penang Bridge International Marathon and experience yourself! FUN FACT! It’s Penang annual marathon event since the year 1985.
Old Penang
Early Georgetown
Want to know more about the “Old Penang” and the “Early Georgetown”? You’re at the right place! Take your time to read on and you’ll get the answer. I promise there will be many AHA moments for you.
Trishaw
Have you ever taken Trishaw to ride you around the streets of Penang? It’s one of the popular and most flexible transport in Penang in the year 1941. Today, it acts as a sightseeing transport for travellers in Penang. The driver will drive you to explore the city and sometimes they can be your guide too.
Transportation of Past Penang
There are still many modes of transportation used in the earlier days of Penang. You can discover all of them in this “Transportation of Past Penang” section of the gallery.
Penang Street Food
Always crave for food during your trip? With having the best street foods in Asia, your Penang trip will never be complete if you don’t have a good taste of all the street foods. Standing here, you’ll get everything you need to know about all these street foods.
Look yummy, isn’t it?
Penang Festivals
Apart from all these, you’ll have the chance to get familiar with Penang Festivals including Georgetown Festival, Penang Durian Festival, Penang International Dragon Boat Festival, Penang Bridge International Marathon and Chingay in this gallery.
Nyonya traditional ethnic costume - Baju Kebaya
Nyonya accessories
Spittoon
Kamcheng and other ceramics
The Phoenix Collar
After all, move and "walk" into the Baba Nyonya culture. From the traditional ethnic costume - Baju Kebaya, Nyonya accessories, Spittoon, Kamcheng to The Phoenix Collar, there is always something for you to discover.
Penang Shop House
Interior structure of the shop house
To my surprise, I can even “step” into the Penang Shop House and look into the interior structure of this shop house. Wow!
Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower with its reflection
Traditional Malay house with its reflection
You’ll also have the photo opportunity with the Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower miniature as well as the traditional Malay house miniature with its reflection respectively. Never miss it when you’re in Penang State Gallery.
Botanical Garden Blossom
Botanical Garden Blossom
Butterfly Burst
Butterfly Burst
Penang Wings
Just right beside these two miniatures, you’ll “step” into a Botanical Garden “Botanical Garden Blossom” and “meet” many butterflies at “Butterfly Burst”. You can even “open” your “Penang Wings” to “travel” around Penang city. Sound incredible? Come and experience yourself at Penang State Gallery.
Windows of Penang buildings in the art form
Before the end of your journey, Penang State Gallery represents the Windows of Penang buildings in the art form. Keep your camera handy as it’ll net you some incredible photos.
Penang State Gallery - the perfect place for you to immerse yourself in Penang culture and grab all sorts of information about Penang no matter the past or the present. It’s definitely a must-visit place for you when you’re in Penang, Malaysia. What are you waiting for? Come and explore this awesome gallery today!
