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Located in the South East corner of Penang Island, the Penang War Museum sits on 20 acres of hilltop land that was once the site of a British military fortress, built in the 1930s to protect the island from a possible Japanese invasion by sea.
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It was the year 1941 when the Japanese military invaded Malaya. Although their ultimate goal was to capture Singapore, their clever land invasion, on December 8th, started in Padang Pak Ama Beach, Kelantan and took everyone by surprise. The Japanese military engaged bicycle infantries and moved quickly across the peninsula. By December 11 they bega...
The Penang War Museum was previously known as Batu Maung Fort, which was built by the British military in the 1930s. According to the museum’s brochure it was also known as ‘Penang Fort’. Its original purpose was to help protect British shipping routes around the peninsula of West Malaysia, as well provide military defense for the Royal Air Force b...
The Penang War Museum was not what I expected at all. In fact, it wasn’t like any World War 2 museum or memorial I’d previously been to. Externally it looked more like, um, a low budget curiosity shop or mini amusement park. But me being the World War 2 fanatic that I am, there was no way I wasn’t going in. It was much bigger than I had expected, t...
Running a privately owned museum without consistent funding must be a daunting task. It’s understandable that passion projects may end up compromising on their original mission and find other ways to generate revenue or attract more visitors. Thus is the case with the Penang War Museum; living museum, after dark ghost story something or other tour,...
Located in Batu Maung, the Penang War Museum is just a 10 to 15 minute drive, from the Penang International Airport. If you are relying on public transportation and have the time, it’s worth it to visit directly from the airport rather than pay for a costly roundtrip from the Georgetown area. The staff at the Penang War Museum will allow you to lea...
The Penang War Museum is reputed to be the largest war museum in South East Asia. Strategically located on top of the Batu Maung Hill on the south-east of the island, the Penang War Museum was initially a military fortress designed by the British in the 1930s.
The Penang War Museum is a historical site located in George Town that was originally built as a fortress by the British in the 1930s. It is now a museum that showcases the history of Penang during World War II, including the occupation by the Japanese and the experiences of prisoners of war.
The Penang War Museum is a privately-run museum located on the hills above the fishing village of Batu Maung. The war museum is a monument to the mistake made by the British in thinking that the enemy would attack from the sea, and thus they constructed the bunkers and enforcement with cannons aimed to the sea.
Penang War Museum (GPS: 5.28142, 100.28872) or Muzium Perang Pulau Pinang, is a privately-run museum preserving the war relics in Batu Maung, Penang. It is located on the hills above the fishing village.
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The Penang War Museum is found at the British-built military fortress, Batu Maung Fort, which is located in the south-eastern corner of Penang Island. Set high on a jungle-covered hill, this museum is a 25 minute drive away from central George Town, and boasts an eclectic mix of historical WW2 military infrastructure and relics — as well as a ...
