Located at Lebuh Farquhar, the Penang Museum and Art Gallery is one of the most popular attractions in Malaysia. The building which houses the museum was built in 1821 and was formerly the Penang Free School. It showcases old photographs, maps, charts, historical relics, paintings of early Penang, all of which provide an insight to Penang's history.

Opens: 9:00am to 5:00pm daily except Fridays

Admission: RM1 for adults 50 sen for children

Tel: +6 04 263 1942