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Penang museums would take one back to by gone times and help understand the way
of life in Penang. These museums conserve and educate about the past and help
understand the present. There are several museums in Penang that are popular attraction
amongst the tourists.
Forestry Museum in Penang built on a vast 247-acre park displays various original
native species of flora and fauna, as well as insects, lizards, and snakes.
Penang Museum and Art Gallery is a beautiful landmark that is the home of old
photographs, maps, charts and historical relics. The Penang Museum and Art Gallery
is acknowledged as the homage to the inhabitants of Penang Island and it reflects
the cultural composition of the state and emphasizes on unity in diversity.
Penang Toy Museum is Asia’s first and largest museum comprising of more
than 100,000 collectibles of international brands, this museum allures visitors
from all age group. Penang Toy Museum is one of the most popular tourist destinations
in Tanjung Bungah area.
The Penang War Museum vividly depicts the saga of tragedy and distress that
engulfed Malaysia during the Second World War. Penang along with the rest of
Malaysia faced the torment of losing countless lives, tearing families apart,
scarcity of food and the turmoil that ravaged the entire nation.
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