Sun Yat Sen Museum

Looking for something unique for your Penang trip? Sun Yat Sen Penang Museum is the place to be.

Sun Yat Sen Penang Museum - a perfect place to discover the history of Sun Yat Sen’s early revolutionary in Penang. With having over 130 feet (40 meters) long, it’s one of the great examples of a Straits Settlements merchant’s house that built around the year 1880. It’s located at Armenian Street in Georgetown’s Core Heritage Zone.

Sun Yat Sen and His Family in Penang

Penang Philomatic Union  (Reading Club)

With having the permanent exhibition and guided tour in the museum, you’ll learn the past history of Sun Yat Sen’s early revolutionary in Penang once you step in.

Step into Sun Yat Sen Penang Museum will bring you back to the year 1910.

Original Blackwood Straits Chinese Furniture and Geometric Floor Tiles

Wrought Iron Book Safe (manufactured in Birmingham in the year 1900)

The world’s oldest Chinese newspaper Kwong Wah Yit Poh was founded in the year 1910.

Front Courtyard

I nearly missed this special feature - the courtyard garden during my first time visit to Sun Yat Sen Penang Museum. Never missed it when you’re there. Curious why there is a front and back courtyard in this museum? Read on, and you’ll get the answer!

The front courtyard is decorated with plants which can improve the atmosphere of the living room; whereas the water tank and the bathroom are located in the back courtyard, which serves as the washing area.

Built-In Larder (Cupboard that built into the wall to keep its food cool) 

Original 1920s Firewood Stove

Continue your way to its traditional Nyonya kitchen; Open your eyes, and it's worth every step of its way. Keep your camera handy as it’ll net you some incredible photos including the original 1920s firewood stove.

For those who seek to explore historical architecture in Penang, it’s a must pay a visit to Sun Yat Sen Museum. It’s certainly an experience that should not miss while you’re in Penang! What are you waiting for? Come and discover the history yourself!

P/S: As a part of UNESCO World Heritage State, Penang offers you a unique style of culture that you'll fall in love with. Make sure you continue the excitement by exploring other unique historical attractions before you leave. Simply pick a place at random and spend the day there. You won’t be disappointed.