Top Penang Art Galleries

Hop-On, Hop-Off sightseeing tours can get a bad rap, but this open air bus tour is an ideal way to see the major highlights in this city of historic charm. Save your feet and save your wallet; there’s no need to walk long distances or hail a rideshare to go from attraction to attraction. The fast-paced schedule is perfect for visitors with limited time to spare or for first-time guests wanting to get an overview of the city.

Discover Penang’s Dark Mansion with this admission ticket to this popular attraction. Wander through the museum and marvel at optical illusions, trippy art installations, special lighting effects and more. Your ticket grants you access to all exhibits so that you don’t miss a thing inside the mansion. Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture every moment!

- Discover Penang's rich and diverse cultural and musical traditions at Penang House of Music - Enhance and expand your musical understanding with amazing interactive displays and listening posts - Explore the history of Georgetown, Penang's capital city, prior to its listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site - Drop by the Resource Center, a focal point for musicians, students, and others interested in Penang’s history - Stop by the multi-purpose Black Box, where you can hear live music and watch exciting exhibitions

- See ancient gold collections from across the world up close at Penang Gold Museum - Witness a miner in action as they demonstrate the process of gold and silver pouring - Experience the life of a miner when you try out the gold panning process yourself - Take pictures with 3D gold murals and make your "Gold Wish" here

- Visit a unique museum in the heart of Penang featuring oversized replicas of traditional Malaysian dishes - Discover interesting delicacies arising from Malaysia's multi-cultural background at the museum's three galleries - The variety of food on display provides you with an in-depth understanding of the foods popular in Asia - Replicated with the utmost detail, the exhibits at Wonderfood Museum are sure to tempt your appetite

- Trick and be tricked with more than 40 optical illusion paintings and sculptures - Step into 2 different themes and get to know the daily life of Penangites - Let your imagination run wild and snap mind-bending photos and videos along the way - Step inside or crawl into the exhibits, interact with the characters and become the subject of the artwork on display

While most museums don't allow their visitors to take pictures, it's a different story at the Penang 3D Trick Art Museum. Visitors are encouraged to interact and have fun with the art pieces, and take as many photos as they want. Not like other museums, this art museum is an interactive attraction that embraces the old and the new by mixing art that features traditional Malaysian settings and what is considered to be present-day hip culture. Enjoy a day of fun with your family and friends where you get to live the lampung lifestyle by posing in front of a traditional Malaysian house, or perhaps pretend to boat and fish along the river, or pose as if you're doing extreme sports! It's the best activity to unleash your creative and fun side.