By the time we were driving, we passed by the new attraction in town – Made in Penang Interactive Museum, we just reversed and found a parking near to the museum. This museum is on the fast track to becoming one of the most popular attractions on the island.
And, best of all, you get to be part of the fun by jumping right into the scenes. It’s an outing that appeals to everyone, from families with young kids, to couples on a date night, to friends who just want to hang out for some great times!
Once we entered the museum near the entrance, we can see a fleet of wall paintings depicting the early 19th century Penang port including a pop-out rickshaw that you can sit on and have your photograph taken.
The children were playing and sitting having fun of posing themselves, as they were labours during the old days at the Penang Port.
Both Issac and Annabelle were having fun in acting out their talent in these fun scenes!
The ground floor houses a few dioramas shedding light on Penang's history. There is 20-foot long handmade jetty waterfront miniature among others by Penang-born and -bred artist, Mr Khoo Chooi Hooi.
Also on display are various scale-models illustrating the culturally-rich lifestyle of Penangites, both current and then. Sculptor Khoo Chooi Hooi created these tiny depictions of life in bygone days from the 1960's Indian Barber to the Nasi Lamak sellers on the sidewalks.
I did not snap much on the miniature.
There are 30-odd interactive trick art paintings will let you explore and relive Penang in a whole new dimension, from downright funny to breath-taking reminiscing.
What also impressed me is that most of these pieces are actually 2D. They only look like they're popping out of the wall, and there's usually nothing to hold onto. You really have to pretend! Some gals were doing wall sits in the Peranakan room to make it look like they were sitting in the chairs. They must have good quadriceps.
Our children too, are most happy to pretend! This is their favourite thing to do when they have nothing to do! And, it was just so fun!
Interactive kiosks that allow you to put on opera masks without lifting a finger. Others include ones that enable you to have Komtar, tallest building in Penang, and the iconic ferry right on your palm.
We did not play on this but we did try on another - lion dance and the drummer.
Finally, fancy having a cup with the beloved Chief Minister of Penang? Well now you can, without even having to make an appointment! I have!
There is a small movie theatre on your way out of the museum shows "Pearl of Malaysia," a film about Penang's story. The English version and Mandarin version alternate with one movie starting every 30 minutes.
Overall, this is a fun interactive museum! Definitely will come back again if we come again!
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