Pinang Peranakan Mansion Review

The Peranakans, also known as the Babas and Nyonyas, was a prominent community of acculturated Chinese unique to this part of the world, especially in the Straits Settlements (Penang, Malacca and Singapore) hence its other name, the Straits Chinese. Adopting selected ways of the local Malays and later, the colonial British, the Peranakans had created a unique lifestyle and customs which had not only left behind a rich legacy of antiques but its cultural influences like cuisine and language are still evident in Penang today.

A cultural heritage of the Peranakans in Penang, well preserved that housed most of the relics.

The Pinang Peranakan Mansion is a musuem located in 29, Church Street, George Town, Penang. It was the typical home of a rich Baba of a century ago, and recreated to offer a glimpse of their opulent lifestyle and of their many customs and traditions. With over 1,000 pieces of antiques and collectibles of the era on display.Opening hours: open daily from 9.30am - 5pm. Admission fee: RM25 (aldult), RM12 (children below 12yr.)

amazing place to learn about the local peranakan culture and the guide is quite good

Highly recommend a visit to this mansion and join a group with a guide in the museum that is included in the entrance ticket available in Mandarin and English. So rich in history and also gives a good visual representation of what it was like in Penang in the past.

Among the cultural customs highlighted, it is not allowed to step on the entrance frame because it is considered disrespectful to the host

This house is really big. If the morning is not enough? You can come back here in the evening maybe after lunch to continue your exploration of this mansion.