For those who would want to get more insight on the extensive history of the fort, trade agreements of British East India Company, initial developments of Penang islands and much more, you can find the vast information on the history boards. The boards are placed in the barracks which temporary serves as gallery to visitors now. Archaeological findings, which were excavated in the fort’s ground many years ago, are also exhibited for visitors to marvel.

As to add more photographing pleasure to visitors, two photo boards with colonial images are erected at the open field of the fort. These photo boards are very much the favourite spot for visitors to capture pictures of themselves with the colonial image as the backdrop.

For visitors who would like to bring a memento back home, there is a kiosk in the fort which sells small souvenirs and also some light refreshments.

As a site which is rich in history, Fort Cornwallis is often chosen as the preferred venue for major cultural and festival celebrations of the Penang state. These events are conveniently held at the open air amphitheatre which is situated right in the middle of the fort’s ground.

Presently, Fort Cornwallis is a preserved historical landmark, and it’s in the core zone of the Georgetown UNESCO World Heritage site. Coincidently, the fort is also right in the Georgetown city hub itself. All the distinctive structures and artefacts in the fort are still very much as intact as in its authentic state. Hence, it’s a unique combination of old meets modern tourist attractions.

With that, the Fort Cornwallis is definitely a must stop-over site for anyone who wishes to experience the colonial beginnings of Penang island. It would definitely be a worthwhile historical visit.

Admission Fee

Adult : RM2.00

Child : RM1.00

Operating Hours

Open Daily : 9：00am - 7：00pm

Managed By:

Penang State Tourism Development and Culture

EXCO Office Level 53, Komtar, 10503 Penang

Tel: 04-6505136. Hotline: 016-4110000