Pinang Peranakan Mansion

Always on my bucket list to visit. The place has a lot of potential however, I think they may want to consider some measures of crowd control. Place can get very crowded and they are not all there to learn about the history or admire the exhibitions. Mostly tourists and some are there merely for photo shoot, and they took up a significant amount t of time and hoard the area and visitors may not be able to get in or peruse the exhibitions. A separate timing or day for just photo shoot might be useful. The exhibitions are not well maintained. Some has explanation board on it, some don’t. For MYR25.90, it is not worth the money. This place doesn’t seem to care about the history of the place or the preservation of its history. They are there to milk every dollar they can to make money. Disappointing.

Some great insight into Chinese culture. The house is beautiful and well presented with thousands of original and unique artifacts. The tour guide was knowledgeable and fun and kept it really interesting. For those with a bit more time and the desire, you can dress up in traditional dress of the earlier times and take photos all throughout the building (unless signposted otherwise). Plenty of Instagrams to be had here. 100% a must visit Penang Georgetown bucket item

I highly recommend everyone to come to visit this mansion. Not only you can take beautiful photo over here, you can learn more about the Chinese people that were sent here to work as a laborer during Qing dynasty. The Chinese men then married local woman (Malay, Thai, etc) and their descendants became what it is now called Peranakan(s) or Baba/Nyonya(s). The mansion is split into sections and has 2 storey. There is also Chinese temple which is also connected to the house where the owner of the mansion/descendants venerate their ancestors. They also have Peranakan food though I wouldn't recommend if you don't like food with too much spices. It's definitely worth the RM25 pp you paid for and including a tour guide (for certain time). Just be careful you don't break anything because one thing could cost ~RM25000. Parents should watch their children when they're in this mansion.

Is it worth RM25 per person? I paid RM150 for my family, and we waited for a Chinese-speaking tour guide. The gentleman was responsible and explained all the details to us, but some of the information seemed inaccurate. Being curious, I followed another group and realized that different tour guides provided different explanations, and only the information given by their boss was correct. Fortunately, the building and its antique collections were very interesting. From the architectural design, colors, furniture, to antique tools, you really feel as if you’ve been transported back in time. So, you can decide for yourself whether this museum is worth a visit. As for the restaurant, I didn’t try the main dishes but sampled the Nyonya kuih, which were acceptable—some even tasted better than those from other places. However, the ice kacang merah is something you might want to skip. The prices are not cheap, but due to the ‘hot environment’ after the tour, my family and I needed a short tea-time break at the restaurant.

The Pinang Peranakan Mansion in George Town is a fascinating museum dedicated to preserving the unique heritage of the Peranakan community. Entrance ticket is RM 25/- per person, which includes either a Chinese or English-speaking guide. Beside knowing their history and learning the rich cultural, and if you are a photo enthusiast, then spending half a day in this mansion may not be enough.

Surprisingly rich in information regarding the early days of the Chinese who arrived in Malaysia. The building is beautifully adorned, well maintained & exquisitely furnished. Steeped in tradition, glories of the past & works of expensive art, jewelry & priceless furniture & personal belongings. One of the foremost Peranakan museums in SE Asia.

This is a place where you get to understand the culture, cuisine and history of Malaysia Peranakans. If you are lucky, you can join the free tour guide by locals to explain the various exhibitions in the museum, this will enhance your knowledge and visit. The guide is available in English and Mandarin. Do allocate ample time to marvel at the decorations on both the mansion and apparels, not least on the cutleries and kitchen wares.

Not worth the price. Area is really small, just a 2 floor building. Plus, the female tour guide who provides services in Chinese can not introduce clear, need long time to think about her words. It is better to follow the male English spoken tour guide. I recommend you to consider carefully the purpose before you come, instead of regarding it as a "must".