MALAYSIA PINANG PERANAKAN MUSEUM

General Info

Get introduced to the culture and epic history of the Peranakans (Nyonyas or Babas) by visiting the Pinang Peranakan Museum. Peranakans were the Straits Chinese settlers who adopted different ways of living from the colonial British and local Malaysians.

This opulent museum has over 1000 items on exhibition. It presents a typical household of Peranakans from a century ago. You can get to know about their pleasant living along with several traditions and customs. Built by the end of 19th century, this courtyard features European furniture, Scottish ironworks, and the carved-wood Chinese panels with English tiles.

Malaysia Pinnang Peranakan Museum Tour Package includes a trip to the mansion and other architectural and cultural landmarks, including Fort Cornwallis and Khoo Kongsi.

Malaysia Pinang Peranakan Attraction Tour

The Pinang Peranakan Mansion is one of the best epitomes of luxurious lifestyle of a leading community which survived in Malaysia in 19th century. Also called as Baba Nyonya, the Peranakans in Penang are basically the Chinese descendants who arrived at the archipelago of Malaysia centuries ago and settled here by marrying Malay women. They were usually engaged in business and trade practices during the colonial period. So, they were very rich in exposure to other cultures and currency.

You can get an insight to their high status and wealth by visiting their opulent homes. The Pinang Peranakan Mansion is a great epitome of their culture, which started to decline in Singapore and Malaysia.

Chung Keng Quee was one of the richest residents of Penang who also owned the Penang Peranakan Mansion in the late 1800s. His fortune was based on his mining business. His mansion was built in a unique style in the world. It is a great blend of European and Chinese architectural elements.

It is a museum which is devoted to Peranakan culture. There is large range of silverware, furniture, dresses, collections, decorations, and appliances stored on display. You can get amazing insight to the customs and lifestyles of culture with this Malaysia Educational Tour Package.

Highlights

1. 90 metre long water tunnel at the Aquaria KLCC
2. Reception hall
3. Side-room downstairs
4. Treasure hall
5. Exhibition of Nyonya custom, tradition and lifestyle
6. Bridal chamber
7. Upstairs living room
8. Games table with altar to Kuan Yin
9. Dining room for having delicious meal

Notes

1. Opens daily – 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
2. Tickets are necessary for visiting there
3. There is still lack of written information in the mansion. So, it is highly recommended to use a tour guide. If you are not getting there as part of Penang Museum Tour Malaysia, you may opt for complimentary tours by calling in advance, which allow only five people.
4. Pinang Peranakan Mansion is located aside Church Street, George Town. So, you can easily get there on foot or by rickshaw.