Straits and Oriental Museum Ticket

Overview

1 hour

Mobile ticket

The Straits & Oriental Museum showcase various priceless ancient oriental ceramics from shipwrecks around Malaysian seas and also those from the Song, Ming and Qing Dynasty folk and official kilns. The exhibits have unique styles according to their periods and geography with vibrant colors reflecting perfectionism in craftsmanship's. The shipwreck ceramics hold plenty of historical values and provide clues to how people lived, migratory patterns and trade relationships between several countries.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Last admission is 6:00 PM

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Premises No: 7 & 9 King Street, Penang

Admission Included

What‘s Included

Soda/Pop

Guide must be booked directly on site - subject to availability

Options

International/Foreigners

Museum Ticket

Malaysian (With MyKad)

Reviews

4.90

126 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

117

Amazing Museum and Tour
jessicak634,,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing little museum. Kelvin is the curator and gave me one of the most interesting tours I think I’ve ever had. He is so knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend!
Great hidden gem museum in Penang. Super knowledgeable and passionate guide.
jordan redux,,Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This museum of the history of Penang and the history of Chinese pottery was a random impulse decision that turned out to be a highlight of our whole Penang trip. Kelvin, the guide, is tremendously knowledgeable and clearly very passionate about his subject, and gave us a great tour that was hugely informative and entertaining about a topic i didn't even think i was interested in before I walked in. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the neighborhood.
Make sure you do the free guided tour.
AdeleW75,,Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Found it by accident when searching for a place to spend an hour +. We had a lovely time there. The ticket comes with a free guided tour of the level 1 porcelein exhibit and a cold drink. Our guide was really entertaining! The upstairs has some baba and nyonya non ceramic exhibits.
Penang Trip
kimsdragonfly,,Nov 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Penang we found as a place to totally chill out by the pool. There are Jellyfish in the waters around the beaches. Georgetown is the go to place, day or night. We didn’t get to Straits and Oriental Museum as ran out of time, sounded good if had longer. The Upside down Museum was fun though. It is mainly just pictures taken of you throughout, on your camera. A little Dachshund cafe was a nice break from the heat too. Found the Clans jetty more expensive than in town. If you want a major shopping centre Gurney is the place to go. Escape Waterpark is worth doing too, wet & dry activities.
Interesting
Dreamer12646376832,,Nov 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The guided tour is very informative and our guides Gerald and Fazeela are patient and knowledgeable, making the tour interesting.
Fascinating museum - would recommend
dorothyh52,,Oct 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were welcomed by Gerald and given a tour by Fazeela. She was very knowledgeable and had fascinating stories about the ceramics and Chinese history. This is a small museum but well worth visiting.
Unique little jewel of a museum
Mobile52708400191,,Oct 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Smallist but very well presented museum. There is a lot of detail presented, so don't underestimate the time it might take you. Allow at least an hour. Gerald gave us a free guided tour and explained in great detail in excellent English the origins of the items, and the reasons for the different colours. He clearly knows his history well. Easy location to find and a charming museum that we found by accident. Well worth a visit and especially if doing a walking tour, a good place to slow down
Surprisingly great!
Voyage16272263858,,Oct 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The museum was small but with a lot of stories to tell. Be sure to take the tour, it makes a difference to hear the history behind the artifacts! Their staff was the nicest. Fazeela gave me a very entertaining tour!
Interesting collection
568younesm,,Sep 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Come for the exhibit, stay for the coffee
SereneY55,,Sep 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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! :)