Penang War Museum
About This Museum
Let me tell you, the Penang War Museum is not your typical museum visit. Perched on a hill in Batu Maung, this place has a heavy, palpable energy—it was a British fort, then a Japanese army base during WWII. You walk through dank, echoing tunnels and past crumbling gun emplacements, and it’s impossible not to feel the weight of its dark past. It’s less a curated exhibit and more an immersive, slightly haunting journey into history.
Collection Highlights
The real stars are the sprawling network of underground tunnels you can explore and the authentic military artifacts scattered around the grounds, from massive coastal defense guns to personal items that tell silent, somber stories.
Visitor Information
Wear good shoes because you'll be doing a lot of walking on uneven ground, and bring water—it gets seriously hot and humid out there. It's easy to find; just plug 'Jalan Batu Maung' into your GPS.
Architecture & Building
It's not a single building but a sprawling complex of mostly concrete and stone ruins—the remains of military bunkers, tunnels, and fortifications built right into the hillside.
Contact & Location
Address: Muzium Perang Penang, Jalan Muzium Perang, Taman Iping (Taman Batu Maung), Bayan Lepas, Barat Daya, George Town, Pulau Pinang, 11960, Malaysia
Phone: +60 16-421 3606
Website: Visit Website
