A very nice place to snap the history and a place of Perankan feel. The house is indeed a nice place to visit to understand more on the Baba & Nyonya Stories and inside you can see lots of antiques in it. Penang Peranakan Mansion is Penang’s way of introducing people to the historical Peranakan culture. A recreation of a typical rich 19th century Baba home, the elegantly restored museum is a testament to the Baba-Nyonya cultural revival and displays over 1,000 pieces of antiques and collectibles.
Built at the end of the 19th century by one of local history’s famous personalities, the ‘Hai Kee Chan’ or Sea Remembrance Store had once served as the residence and office of Kapitan Cina Chung Keng Kwee. Though not a Baba himself, his Chinese courtyard house was much like a typical large Baba home of eclectic style, incorporating Chinese carved-wood panels and English floor tiles and Scottish ironworks. Having survived the many decades of neglect and decay, the mansion has now been restored to its former glory of a stately home.
Fashioned in classic Straits Chinese style, after decades of neglect and decay, The Chinese courtyard house has been restored to its former glory. It gives a beautiful view as well learning a lot of the historical of the Baba & Nyonya.
– The Enterance-
– The Beautiful Inside View-
Address of Pinang Peranakan Mansion
29 Church Street10200 George TownPenangTel: 604-2642929Fax: 604-2641929E-mail: [email protected]Visiting Hours: 9.30am to 5pmMonday to Sunday including Public Holidays
Entrance Fees: RM10.00 for adult and free for children below 6 years