5 unique Malaysian Museums you’ve never heard of
1. Kuching Cat Museum, Sarawak
In over 1,000 square metres of museum, split into 4 galleries, you can discover cats in all kinds of forms. Cats as paintings, dolls, stuffed, huge memorials of cats, and more.
The museum also happens to be on top of a hill, which offers visitors breathtaking views of Kuching.
Where?
Bukit Siol, Kuching, Sarawak
When?
Every day, from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (Except Public Holidays)
How much?
RM 3 if you bring in a camera, RM 5 if it’s a video camera.
2. Ghost museum, Penang
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Are you a thrill seeker?
Ever wanted to be a Ghostbuster when you were young?
Well Penang has a museum explaining and displaying various kinds of ghosts and ghouls for you from all around the world.
Where?
57, Lebuh Melayu, Georgetown, Penang
When?
Every day, from 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
How much?
Varies but having a MyKad gets you a discount
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3. TeddyVille, Penang
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If you are an avid enthusiast of stuffed bears, Teddy Ville Museum has 9,000 square feet of bear-y goodness.
They feature bears of all sizes, doing all sorts of things; from pushing a beca that you can sit on to riding hot air balloons to even painting batik.
Where?
56, Jalan Low Yat, Batu Ferringhi, Penang
When?
Every day, from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
How much?
RM36 for adults, RM29 for students, RM25 for children below 12 years old, and 45% discount for senior citizens
4. 1909 Infoseum, Kuala Lumpur
There a whole museum dedicated to Ajinomoto on Jalan Kuchai Lama.
It just recently opened and offers hands-on cooking demonstrations and refreshments.
However, visits have to be scheduled in advance with a minimum of 35 people in your party.
Where?
Lot 5710, Jalan Kuchai Lama, Kuala Lumpur
When?
Monday, from 2.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Tuesday to Friday, from 9.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m or 2.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
How much?
Free
5. Time Tunnel Local Museum, Cameron Highlands
Here, old is gold!
As implied by the name, stepping in here takes you back to as late as the 1930’s.
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Where?
Brinchang, Cameron Highlands
When?
Every day, from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. daily
How much?
RM 5 for Adults and RM 3 for children
So which one will you be checking out this weekend?
