Penang State Museum and Art Gallery
The Penang State Museum and Art Gallery (Muzium dan Balai Seni Lukis Negeri Pulau Pinang) is a museum and art gallery in George Town, Penang, Malaysia.
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The Penang State Museum and Art Gallery (Muzium dan Balai Seni Lukis Negeri Pulau Pinang) is a museum and art gallery in George Town, Penang, Malaysia.
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• Name — Penang State Museum and Art Gallery • Established — 14 April 1965 • Location — George Town, Penang, Malaysia. • Type — Art • Owner — Penang State Museum Board • Website — www.penangmuseum.gov.my
History
History
The museum building used to house the Penang Free School in 1821–1927. After Penang Free School moved to a new building in Green Lane, the Hutchings School took over the building in January 1928 and used it until 1960. The museum was opened by Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang Raja Uda Raja Muhammad on 14 April 1965. The building was declared a heritage building under the 2005 Heritage Act. • Illustration — Macalister Road branch In April 2017, major renovation works started at the museum. It is estimated that the RM20million restoration project will take three years; during which the museum's artifacts are to be temporarily moved to the museum's branch at Macalister Road, George Town. A new building is also planned to be erected on a piece of land next to the museum that has been vacant since it was bombed during World War II.
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Management of Penang State Museum Board (Official Office). No. 57, Jalan Macalister, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang. Opens Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Penang State Museum (Farquhar Street) Opens Saturday to Thursday, from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed on Friday & Public Holidays) Automotive Gallery at No. 57, Macalister Road Opens Saturday to Thursday, from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed on Friday & Public Holidays) Penang State Art Gallery (Dewan Sri Pinang) Opens Saturday to Thursday, from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed on Friday & Public Holidays)
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- 1.Sejarah Muzium Pulau Pinang – Laman Web Rasmi Lembaga Muzium Negeri Pulau Pinang.
- 2.Bangunan – Laman Web Rasmi Lembaga Muzium Negeri Pulau Pinang.
- 3.Centuries-old Penang museum to get RM20m restoration. 24 March 2017.
- 4.State museum to close three years. The Star. 25 March 2017.
- 5.Predeep Nambiar. Penang Museum to feature Louvre-inspired art house by 2020. Free Malaysia Today. 21 March 2018.
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