Penang State Museum and Art Gallery
Art museum in George Town, Penang, Malaysia
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The Penang State Museum and Art Gallery (Malay: Muzium dan Balai Seni Lukis Negeri Pulau Pinang) is a museum and art gallery in George Town, Penang, Malaysia.
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  Location within Penang  Location within Malaysia | |
| Established | 14 April 1965 |
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| Location | George Town, Penang, Malaysia. |
| Coordinates | 5.4204563°N 100.3364872°E |
| Type | Art |
| Owner | Penang State Museum Board |
| Website | www |
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.[1] The building was declared a heritage building under the 2005 Heritage Act.[2]
In April 2017, major renovation works started at the museum.[3] 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.[4] 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.[5]
Operating hours
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)
