Straits and Oriental Museum Ticket: Showcase of Ancient Oriental Ceramics and Shipwreck Artifacts
4.9
122 Ratings
George Town

Explore the Straits & Oriental Museum and discover a captivating collection of ancient oriental ceramics and shipwreck artifacts. Uncover the history, craftsmanship, and trade relationships of the Song, Ming, and Qing Dynasties. Book your tickets now!

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • George Town - Discover the inaugural museum dedicated to the evolution of porcelain and shipwreck artifacts, while also appreciating the elegance of imperial and everyday items dating back to the 11th century.
What's Included
  • Guided Tour
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

The Straits & Oriental Museum displays an array of invaluable ancient oriental ceramics recovered from shipwrecks in Malaysian waters, as well as pieces from the Song, Ming, and Qing Dynasty folk and official kilns. Each exhibit showcases distinctive styles based on their era and region, featuring vibrant colors that highlight the perfectionism in…

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Location
George Town
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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568younesm
Sep 17, 2024
Interesting collection - Beautiful museum with many curious and interesting items and a free drink included with the entrance ticket! A great place to explore while walking through the streets of George Town.
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Sereney55
Sep 12, 2024
Come for the exhibit, stay for the coffee - Even if you're no history buff, I'd say a visit here is as unmissable as the char kuey teow. This afternoon, Kelvyn gave us one of the best museum visits we've ever had. With his vast knowledge and knack for storytelling, he brought to life every piece of this small but very well-curated exhibit. After the tour, we were given complimentary drinks — and I have to say the coffee was pretty good! Thanks Kelvyn, and the rest of the Straits and Oriental team, for making this visit a highlight of our trip! :)
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Passenger26694352568
Sep 1, 2024
Enriching experience - Excellent walk through a magnificent collections of art pieces with accompanying literatures. You get to marvel at the art pieces and understand the history of it. Leave you bewildered including the export market from China including the artifacts from the sunken ships.
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Ck
Aug 27, 2024
Visiting To Penang,Malaysia - (1) Best place to visit (2) catch our eye for see such Ming Dynasty (3) Place must visit when come to Penang Malaysia (4) Best Memory for me
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Jonathan
Aug 26, 2024
History at its best! - I happened to walk past here and bought a ticket for 25RM (including coffee). Kelvyn had just started a museum tour and I joined him. I had no idea what the museum was about beforehand. At first I thought that looking at porcelain was boring. BUT Kelvyn went beyond that and linked Chinese history with porcelain, explained certain patterns, colors and events that were behind the exhibits. That made it very lively. What was captivating for me, however, was the way he explained everything and, above all, with what passion! He answered all questions and was sometimes generous, which helped me a lot to understand and connect the events. Very inspiring and recommendable, thank you for this surprisingly colorful and lively experience!
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U4676mumichellec
Aug 21, 2024
This place is a must! - This is a must! The museum is so well curated and informative. It is located in Stewart Lane, just off Love Lane - a gorgeous and historical area to wander around. Annie, the museum director, knows so much about the artefacts on display here. You also get a free coffee/ drink and a guided tour included in the entry fee. If you are at all interested in ceramics and how they can reveal so much about the history of a place, you will love this museum.
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Sunshine53803780008
Aug 21, 2024
A must visit in Penang! - The Penang Straits and Oriental museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in Penang's history and culture. It holds a significant collection of exhibits that showcase the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the area over centuries. The coffee is delicious and the atmosphere of the place is unique.
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Constanzaa388
Aug 21, 2024
Highly recommended to visit this place! - It's a beautiful and very informative museum. It tells the history of Penang as an international trade port through ceramics. Inside you can enjoy a delicious coffee! The location is awesome and the staff is really helpful and friendly. You cannot miss this place during your visit to Georgetown!
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Lloren_a437
Aug 15, 2024
Very good - Wonderful. You have to see the ceramics first. Then go upstairs where hat pictures. They served us very good very good everything.
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Trail05327093552
Aug 13, 2024
Nice museum - It's a very cute museum with many interesting things to see, our guide Annie was very sweet and you get a free coffee!!!😁😄
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