- Address: 10, Lebuh Penang, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
- Phone: +60 4-263 1628
- Founding date: October 25, 2014
- Opening hours: Mon-Fri from 09:00 to 18:00, Sat-Sun from 09:00 to 20:00
In Malaysia, there is a unique island of Penang , which is famous for its original wall paintings (street art). There is an unusual 3D museum (Penang 3D Trick Art Museum), attracting a large number of visitors every day.
general information
The museum was opened on October 25 in 2014 and is located in the Georgetown area, where you can get acquainted with the history of the region. At the entrance, all visitors are invited to participate in the quiz. It is a card with questions about the museum, exposition and the island: if you answer them correctly, you will receive a prize. All the necessary information for this guests of the 3d museum in Penang will be found on stands and photos.
Exposure patterns refer to a technique that converts two-dimensional painting into three-dimensional images. Together with 2D landscapes, which are painted on the floor, ceiling and walls, the impression of an animated painting appears.
In the museum there are more than 40 real works of art. These include sculptures and drawings with illusions. There are interactive exhibits that stimulate imagination and creativity. All the paintings are created inside the 3d museum in Penang and, thus, make it unique.
What to see?
The exposition of the museum is represented by two main themes:
- modern classic;
- life in Penang.
Visitors will see everyday life of local residents, get acquainted with the history and legends of the region, will go through exotic terrain and find themselves in fantastic places. Many figures in the institution are made of life-size frescos and meet guests, speaking out of the walls.
The most popular expositions in the 3d museum in Penang are:
- Parachute. If you want to take a photo, hovering in the sky, and you are afraid to jump from a huge height, then here you can realize your dream. To do this, you will need to put on a parachute or helmet, and then stand in the correct position.
- With pandas. If you love these animals, and you still do not have a picture with them, this situation can be easily corrected. For a beautiful frame, stand next to the exhibits and depict your delight from staying next to exotic bears - this photo can not be distinguished from real!
- A lesson in gravity. Here you will feel the weightlessness in space.
Features of visit
The tour of the 3D museum in Penang begins on the first floor, and then you need to climb the stairs and finish your journey at the 2nd level. Employees are happy to tell the story of the creation of each picture and help to make original pictures, and if you came here without a company or, conversely, want to all get together in a shot, then they will take a picture of you. In doing so, they help visitors to take such poses, so that the picture is as realistic as possible.
Visit the 3d museum in Penang will be interesting for both children and adults. You will not have to perform special tricks. For spectacular photos, you can be offered to change clothes or take off your shoes, so be prepared for it.
The entrance fee for students is $ 3.5, adult visitors will pay about $ 6, and children - $ 2. The museum is open daily from 09:00 am, and closes on weekdays at 18:00, and on weekends - at 20:00 pm.
How to get there?
From Kuala Lumpur to Penang, you will arrive by plane, train or car on the Lebuhraya Utara - Selatan / E1 road. The distance is about 350 km. From the center of Georgetown to the 3d museum you can walk or drive by car through the streets: Lebuh Chulia, Pengkalan Weld and Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling. The journey takes up to 10-15 minutes.