Penang 3D Trick Art Museum
10 Lebuh Penang, George Town, Malaysia, 10200
Home to a wealth of trompe l’oeil art, many with a distinctive Penang flavor, the Penang 3D Trick Art Museum offers the chance to photograph quirky poses at 30-plus illusions. You can simulate skydiving, pose with painted pandas or in the jaws of a giant python, or travel back in Penang time by bullock cart, trolley bus, or rowing boat.
The basics
There’s a small charge to enjoy the Penang 3D Trick Art Museum, with differentiated pricing for locals and overseas visitors. Most travelers spend an hour or so shooting hilarious photos, simulating adventures, or posing for stills from a favorite film. Even if you’re not with others, on-site staff can generally help you take your picture. A handful of George Town city tours include a stop at the museum, which is within the heritage zone.
Things to know before you go
The Penang 3D Trick Art Museum is a good choice for families, social media mavens, and anyone looking for a rainy-day attraction.
Wear shoes that are easy to remove, as many exhibits require you to remove them.
Not all exhibits are wheelchair accessible, but the museum has elevators and ramps.
How to get there
The Penang 3D Trick Art Museum is a stone’s throw from Fort Cornwallis in George Town’s heritage zone: It’s about 1.5 miles (2 kilometers) northeast of the Komtar Bus Terminal. Bus options include Nos. 101, 201, 202, 203, 206, 301, 302, 303, and 401, or you can take a trishaw, a taxi, or a Grab rideshare, join a tour, or drive yourself.
When to get there
The Penang 3D Trick Art Museum is generally open from 9am to 6pm daily. For a quieter experience, visit early in the day on a weekday.
Penang’s quirkiest photo ops
Penang offers plenty of other quirky photo ops. The Armenian Street Art is Insta-famous, particularly the Little Children on a Bicycle piece, with a young girl giving her brother a ride on the back of her bike. The Rainbow Skywalk at The TOP Penang offers vertiginous city views from a glass skywalk on the 68th-floor roof of the Komtar skyscraper. Or visit the Wonderfood Museum to pose with outsize models of Penang's favorite dishes.
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