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
What‘s Included
Soda/Pop
Guide must be booked directly on site - subject to availability
Options
Malaysian (With MyKad)
International/Foreigners
Museum Ticket
Reviews
129 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thoughtful and illuminating look at Penang
periwinkl,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An utter gem of a museum with knowledgeable, passionate and approachable staff that brings the history of Penang to life, through beautiful artefacts. What I love about Straits & Oriental is how accessible it is, you don't have to be well versed in history nor a porcelain connoisseur to enjoy your visit, but if you are, you will certainly not be bored either. The storytelling on the panels are good at contextualising the significance of the exhibits, and the staff are enthusiastic to share their own insights should you wish to enrich your experience. Oh, the café next door is a great space too.
Penang Historical Museum
davidge97,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This museum offers a refined and immersive experience. The thoughtfully designed space and clear flow invite visitors to slow down and engage deeply with each artwork. The diverse selection of styles and media reflects strong artistic intention and depth. A calm, elegant space well worth revisiting. Their Staff very friendly. They even can reserve a tour guide for details explaining the art
Amazing Museum and Tour
jessicak634,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing 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
5.00This 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
5.00Found 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
4.00Penang 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
5.00The 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
5.00We 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
5.00Smallist 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
5.00The 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!
From MYR 30.00
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