Penang Time Tunnel
Penang Time Tunnel
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9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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Angelina A
Singapore, Singapore589 contributions
July 2018 • Friends
For foreigner is RM29 admission. It’s Fun as there are staff assisting you to take photos. At the beginning greeting us will be history of Penang. Francis Light was the founder of the British colony of Penang (in modern-day Malaysia) and its capital city of George Town in 1786. Exhibits-the life of immigrants,Chinese clothing,Nonya n Baba wears and wares,etc...The establishment of Penang.
Then coming up will be the 3D Mural Art,where we can not only see but touch,hold n pose to take photos,there will be crews assisting us to take. Having tea at coffeeshop,riding a trishaw and riding a bicycle.
The next floor will be Kung Fu Panda,Storybook telling,pulling a rope competing with Mr Bean,rescued by Spiderman,attacks by giant octopus. Upside down theme,whereby,you just pose maybe yoga pose in order to show that u r floating.
The Fluorescence Room,all the paintings will glow in the dark. If u r wearing white,it glow too. Themes,Avatar world,Dinosaurs,magic shows,Batman riding bike,StarWars,trap in a ghost room,etc...
Then coming up will be the 3D Mural Art,where we can not only see but touch,hold n pose to take photos,there will be crews assisting us to take. Having tea at coffeeshop,riding a trishaw and riding a bicycle.
The next floor will be Kung Fu Panda,Storybook telling,pulling a rope competing with Mr Bean,rescued by Spiderman,attacks by giant octopus. Upside down theme,whereby,you just pose maybe yoga pose in order to show that u r floating.
The Fluorescence Room,all the paintings will glow in the dark. If u r wearing white,it glow too. Themes,Avatar world,Dinosaurs,magic shows,Batman riding bike,StarWars,trap in a ghost room,etc...
Written 11 July 2018
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Xin Ru T
Singapore, Singapore1,345 contributions
July 2019 • Family
The first part of the museum consisted of more traditional museum displays with sculptures and panels describing the history of Penang. Unfortunately, the group I was with was not willing to slow down and read the panels. Nonetheless, I believe it can be an informative and comprehensive exhibition for interested visitors. The second part of the museum consisted of murals and props for taking quirky photos. The staff was enthusiastic and helpful in directing us on how to pose as well as snapping photos for us on our devices. It was a fun place for our group to get some humorous and cute photos, though we did get tired of posing towards the end. You can download a discount voucher from the official website, which will allow you to pay RM 2 less per person. You can also get a free postcard if you like and share the official Facebook page.
Written 3 August 2019
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SuziW
Sydney, Australia4,107 contributions
July 2017 • Family
My son found this museum and we loved it. Downstairs you get a fantastic overview of the history of Penang and upstairs you have some fun. Entrance fees we thought were very reasonable. We have some great photos to remember our time in Penang. We recommend a visit
Written 21 July 2017
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Gary M
48 contributions
July 2015 • Couples
Visited this place yesterday. Not worth the entry fee of 38RM! I cant see where the entry Fee is being spent? (no maintenance on exhibits) took all of 15 minutes to walk through the whole place!
Written 23 July 2015
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Nazyd A
Auckland Central, New Zealand203 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
The crowd weren't handled well. It was like a fish market that people were fighting each other to take pictures. No staff were assisting the people to make a proper flow..
Written 1 September 2014
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We apologize for the inconvenience experienced, as public holidays and school holidays can bring in a swell of visitor numbers, sometimes beyond the expectations of Penang Time Tunnel. We are a fairly new set-up and plans to improve and regulate the flow of visitors during 'peak season' is always a priority. We thank you for pointing out the areas that need improvement, and assure you that we'll do our best to look into the matter. As you were unable to fully enjoy the Time Tunnel on that busy day, we offer you a free visit again whenever you happen to be in Penang. Please drop by anytime for a second visit.
Written 8 September 2014
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Jeh Shyan W
Cape Town, South Africa28 contributions
The place was not difficult to find. There is great potential for the place and content to be better. For now, it is just not worth visiting, not yet.
Written 11 April 2014
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Hi, Thank you for taking time to visit our museum and leaving a feedback. We are sorry that you could not enjoy your visit as we believe we are offering visitors a wealth of information about the history of Penang not available elsewhere. Nevertheless, we are continuously striving to improve our visitors experience by adding in more features and displays. We hope that your next visit will be a better one.
Written 17 April 2014
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LtDonnyD
Adelaide, Australia74 contributions
Sept 2019 • Couples
We went really to pass some time between other activities we had booked but were so glad we did, it was great fun.
The turbulent history of Penang and its various stages of occupation and its wartime challenges were explained through signage, artefacts, pictures and video displays. It was also great to see so many pictures of ‘them and now’ to see how little some areas have actually changed over the decades. To be honest the only thing confusing is the association with any form of tunnel, we didn’t see why it needed to be set in a series of ‘tunnels’.
The second section is pure fun so get the camera ready and start posing for a whole range of interactive photos against luminous 3D backgrounds. Just trust the guide at each section when they get you to pose and wait for the end result.
It’s not a sales scam, they use you phone/camera, they are simply there to help.
Educational with some wacky fun thrown in. Great place to visit.
The turbulent history of Penang and its various stages of occupation and its wartime challenges were explained through signage, artefacts, pictures and video displays. It was also great to see so many pictures of ‘them and now’ to see how little some areas have actually changed over the decades. To be honest the only thing confusing is the association with any form of tunnel, we didn’t see why it needed to be set in a series of ‘tunnels’.
The second section is pure fun so get the camera ready and start posing for a whole range of interactive photos against luminous 3D backgrounds. Just trust the guide at each section when they get you to pose and wait for the end result.
It’s not a sales scam, they use you phone/camera, they are simply there to help.
Educational with some wacky fun thrown in. Great place to visit.
Written 5 September 2019
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neelypeely
Manchester, UK98 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
We happened to come here as a recommendation from our driver/guide. We weren’t sure about going to a museum but actually it was really good fun. The kids loved it.
You walk around a time tunnel with the history of Penang which was brilliant and kids enjoyed the sets.
Then came the fun part. There are many 3 d interactive paintings. The staff are there to take photos of you with all the backgrounds.
It really was good fun and we would highly recommend it particularly with kids.
The entrance fee allows you to take photos with your phone so in the end you have a really interesting collection.
You walk around a time tunnel with the history of Penang which was brilliant and kids enjoyed the sets.
Then came the fun part. There are many 3 d interactive paintings. The staff are there to take photos of you with all the backgrounds.
It really was good fun and we would highly recommend it particularly with kids.
The entrance fee allows you to take photos with your phone so in the end you have a really interesting collection.
Written 7 May 2019
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HongKongMIchelle
Hong Kong, China114 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
This place is a great visit to learn about the history of Penang. The pictures are arranged well and they have other exhibits of clothes, dishes, and furniture of the era. You get a really good idea of life over the last 200 years.
Written 12 February 2019
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AK1957
Munich, Germany33 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
A great place to take photos including 3D. Lots of awesome backgrounds for your photo taking. Kids will love this place.
Written 29 August 2018
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about 30 peoples this coming national day....do i need to attached letter to apply?
Written 28 August 2018
RM 29 per adult and RM 16 per child (5-12 years)
Written 16 September 2017
best way (1) hope on the free shuttle bus or (2) if weather OK it is not a long walk,
Enjoy its a great place
Written 10 April 2015
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