Photos of Lembaga Muzium Negeri Pulau Pinang

The Penang Museum, built in 1821, was originally a school and was later converted into a museum. Although the size of the museum is small, it has collected many precious historical items, such as old photos, maps, charts, antiques, souvenirs, daily tools, porcelain, paintings, etc. of Penang, which comprehensively introduces the history and culture of Penang. and nature. The main exhibits are weapons such as swords, pistols, and cannons; there are also daily necessities such as ceramics, decorations, wooden boats, and agricultural machinery. There are also currency issued by the Japanese colonial government during World War II, documents from the Japanese army, and graduation certificates from Japanese language schools. The relics of war are very thought-provoking. In the museum you can also see a statue of Colonel Wright and an impressive steam locomotive.