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Ghost Museum Penang

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57 Lebuh Melayu, George Town, Penang Island 10100 Malaysia
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About About the place

The Ghost Museum Penang is a privately-owned attraction located in a traditional Georgetown shop house. It showcases a collection of mannequin-based displays representing ghosts and mythical creatures from Malaysian, Chinese, Japanese, Egyptian, and European folklore. A guided tour provides narratives about the origins and stories behind each figure. While aiming to be entertaining, the museum is often described as more suitable for families with young children than those seeking genuinely frightening experiences. The museum's quality is sometimes criticized as being low for the admission price.

Best for

Families with young children, tourists looking for a quick and lighthearted activity, and those interested in local folklore.

Best season

Any time of year, as the museum is indoors and climate-controlled.

Best time to visit

Weekdays are generally less crowded than weekends. Mid-morning or early afternoon to avoid potential crowds.

Tips by Locals

Accessibility

The museum is located in an older building with limited accessibility features. It may be difficult for visitors with mobility issues to navigate due to narrow corridors and potentially uneven flooring. Information regarding specific accessibility provisions is limited.

Kid friendly

The museum is generally considered kid-friendly, though some young children may be scared. There are photo opportunities with the displays. Stroller access may be limited due to the narrow spaces.

Pet friendly

Pets are not allowed.

Food facilities/restaurants/cafes

There are no food facilities within the museum itself, but numerous cafes and restaurants are located nearby in Georgetown.

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  • 57 Lebuh Melayu, George Town, Penang Island 10100 Malaysia
  • +60 4-261 2352

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RoelineHeuts
George Town
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We went to this place which is amazing and we booked the entire suite for the family. Everybody had a great time and we really enjoyed our stay. The service and the staff was superb and we were able to indulge in their spa as well which was awesome. Must visit place for everybody.. The best place to indulge in some great quality food and wine here. There are numerous restaurants who are servicing gourmet local cuisines which are delicious and can be savored with some amazing wine. Do try these and I am sure you will love it.

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AugustynMaciejewski
George Town
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The place is so beautiful that I could not take my eyes off it. The place is a heritage building which has stunning architecture and the Victorian style walls are simply amazing. We visited the place on a weekday and it had a lot of people. But things were arranged in a proper way and we could have the tour nicely.

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PernilleSPaulsen
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The place is so beautiful that I could not take my eyes off it. The place is a heritage building which has stunning architecture and the Victorian style walls are simply amazing. We visited the place on a weekday and it had a lot of people. But things were arranged in a proper way and we could have the tour nicely.

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BettyHakansson
George Town
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We went to this place which is amazing and we booked the entire suite for the family. Everybody had a great time and we really enjoyed our stay. The service and the staff was superb and we were able to indulge in their spa as well which was awesome. Must visit place for everybody.

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RubyMolina
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We were so excited to visit this place but were thoroughly disappointed while reaching and looking at the mismanaged affair. The place was crowded with tourists and there was no system to arrange them. The staff was also very rude.

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JasmineCraig
George Town
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It was a pleasing and an interesting visit to this great museum. They had a huge collection of fascinating artefacts and culturally infused items. I really enjoyed a few parts of it. It is quite big so you might feel a little bored in between. You can skip through whatever doesn't interest you.

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ViliamSuchanek
George Town
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It was a pleasing and an interesting visit to this great museum. They had a huge collection of fascinating artefacts and culturally infused items. I really enjoyed a few parts of it. It is quite big so you might feel a little bored in between. You can skip through whatever doesn't interest you.

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LeonaMitchell
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It was one the greatest experiences we had. We loved the place and more than the place the people were simply amazing. The hospitality and the warmth provided to us was beyond expectation and we are forever grateful.

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PatriciaLavallee
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It was one the greatest experiences we had. We loved the place and more than the place the people were simply amazing. The hospitality and the warmth provided to us was beyond expectation and we are forever grateful.

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HrafnhildurAlfredsdottir
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We were planning for this vacation for a long time and it was really wonderful. Visiting these amazing places was a unique experience and we could make a day out of it enjoying and having interesting conversations with the locals. The people were really hospitable and warm and made sure we don't feel left out.

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RaymondOuellet
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This is the most scenic town in this city and we decided to take a weekend trip with our family and kids . The place is so nice and has so many interesting things to do and places to visit that you won’t be bored at all. Overall, it made up for a perfect family vacation and we are glad to have chosen this place.

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AlexLazarev
George Town
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It was one the greatest experiences we had. We loved the place and more than the place the people were simply amazing. The hospitality and the warmth provided to us was beyond expectation and we are forever grateful.

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PremyslNedela
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It was one the greatest experiences we had. We loved the place and more than the place the people were simply amazing. The hospitality and the warmth provided to us was beyond expectation and we are forever grateful.

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MiaIversen
George Town
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We were planning for this vacation for a long time and it was really wonderful. Visiting these amazing places was a unique experience and we could make a day out of it enjoying and having interesting conversations with the locals. The people were really hospitable and warm and made sure we don't feel left out.

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MohammadParry
George Town
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This is the most scenic town in this city and we decided to take a weekend trip with our family and kids . The place is so nice and has so many interesting things to do and places to visit that you won’t be bored at all. Overall, it made up for a perfect family vacation and we are glad to have chosen this place.

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LaraNorth
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The place is so beautiful that I could not take my eyes off it. The place is a heritage building which has stunning architecture and the Victorian style walls are simply amazing. We visited the place on a weekday and it had a lot of people. But things were arranged in a proper way and we could have the tour nicely.

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SverreSorensen
George Town
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The place is so beautiful that I could not take my eyes off it. The place is a heritage building which has stunning architecture and the Victorian style walls are simply amazing. We visited the place on a weekday and it had a lot of people. But things were arranged in a proper way and we could have the tour nicely.

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