Malaysia is renowned in Asia for being one of the most in-demand countries for tourism – evidenced by our astounding variety in vibrant culture, delicious food, and breathtaking travel destinations!
While some popular places may include pasar malam, authentic restaurants, or the sights and sounds of nature, we recommend a quirkier – but still eye-catching – option: interactive museums!
Hence, we will be taking a look at some of the most unusual and unique interactive museums Malaysia has to offer and where to find them!
10 Unique Interactive Museums in Malaysia
Penang
1. Dark Mansion
As Malaysia’s first 3D glow-in-the-dark museum, you can take a tour through 5 magical settings, observe luminescent works of art, and take as many Instagram-worthy pictures as you can! Make sure to catch the lovely pavement painting by world-famous 3D illusionist, Edgar Müller.
Location: 145, Lebuh Kimberley, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Opening hours: Daily from 10am – 6:30pm
Contact: 04-251 9694
Social media: Facebook
Entrance fee:
| Ticket Types | Prices |
|---|---|
| Malaysian Adult with MyKad (13 years old and above) | RM32 |
| Malaysian Children with MyKad (4-12 years old) | RM22 |
| Malaysian Seniors with MyKad (60 years old and above) | RM22 |
| Non-Malaysian Adult | RM42 |
| Non-Malaysian Children | RM32 |
| Non-Malaysian Seniors | RM32 |
2. Wonderfood
Bigger is better at Wonderfood! Across three different galleries, visitors can become acquainted with the oversized dishes and delicacies representative of Malaysia’s diverse multi-cultural background. Created with the utmost, exquisite details, this museum will leave you hungry for more!
Location: 49, Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Opening hours: Daily from 9am – 6pm
Contact: 04-251 9095
Social media: Facebook
Entrance fee:
| Ticket Types | Prices |
|---|---|
| Malaysian Adult Passport Holders | RM15 |
| Non-Malaysian Adult Passport Holders | RM25 |
| Malaysian Children Passport Holders | RM10 |
| Non-Malaysian Children Passport Holders | RM15 |
3. Upside-Down Museum
While various upside-down attractions have popped up across Malaysia, we absolutely have to include the one that started it all in this list! Turn the world topsy-turvy by putting your balancing skills and photography skills to the test at the first upside-down museum in Malaysia and in the world!
Location: 45, Lebuh Kimberley, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Opening hours: Daily from 9:30am – 6:30pm
Contact: 04-264 2660
Social media: Facebook
Entrance fee:
| Ticket Types | Prices |
|---|---|
| Malaysian Adults with MyKad | RM21 |
| Malaysian Children with MyKad (5-12 years old) | RM12 |
| Non-Malaysian Adults | RM29 |
| Non-Malaysian Children (5-12 years old) | RM21 |
Melaka
4. Museum of Enduring Beauty
Located on Level 3 of the People’s Museum, this historical center sheds light on all things ‘beauty’. Numerous exhibitions display how different cultures and time periods interpret their idea of beauty as well as the lengths taken to meet their expected beauty standards: an educational trip for all!
Location: Jln Kota, Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka
Opening hours: Daily from 9am – 6pm, closed on Tuesdays
Contact: 06-333 3333
Social media: Website
Entrance fee:
| Ticket Types | Prices |
|---|---|
| Adults | RM2 |
| Children/Students | RM0.50 |
5. Ghost Museum
Don’t worry – there are no creepy, haunted-house jump scares here! But this spooky trip throughout 4 different countries and 20 kinds of ghosts may leave you with some goosebumps. As the ultimate guide on ancient dark culture and history, this museum is worth checking out!
Location: 43, Jalan Kampung Hulu, Kampung Dua, 75200 Melaka
Opening hours: Daily from 10am – 7pm
Contact: 016-474 2152
Social media: Website, Facebook, Instagram
Entrance fee:
| Ticket Types | Prices |
|---|---|
| Malaysian Adults with MyKad | RM20 |
| Malaysian Children with MyKad | RM14 |
| Non-Malaysian Adults | RM30 |
| Non-Malaysian Children | RM20 |
6. Maritime Museum
This is a unique 3-in-1 museum adventure in history-steeped Melaka! Gaze upward at the full-sized replica of the treasure-sunken ship – Flor De La Mar, walk the line between “Ocean and Mankind” at Muzium Samudera, and marvel at naval equipment in the Royal Malaysian Navy Museum!
Location: Jln Merdeka, Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka
Opening hours: Daily from 9am – 5pm
Contact: 06-282 6526
Entrance fee:
| Ticket Types | Prices |
|---|---|
| Malaysian Adults with MyKad | RM5 |
| Malaysian Children (6-12 years old) | RM3 |
| Non-Malaysian Adults | RM10 |
| Non-Malaysian Children (6-12 years old) | RM6 |
KL & Selangor
7. Chocolate Museum
Six different exhibitions on all things chocolate can be found at this unique museum, making for a delicious journey. Learn about the history of chocolate as well as get hands-on in the creative art of chocolate-making! Fans of the worldwide-popular dessert will definitely have their sweet tooth piqued!
Location: 2, Jalan Teknologi 3/5, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: Daily from 10am – 4pm
Contact: 03-7490 4260
Social media: Website, Facebook, Instagram
Entrance fee: For Museum 1.0, entrance fee is FREE. For Museum 2.0 (inclusive of Museum 1.0), please refer below.
Note: These prices are currently discounted for online booking on the official website.
| Ticket Types | Prices |
|---|---|
| Adults (18 years old and above) | RM5 |
| Children/Students (7 years old and above) | RM3 |
| Pre-School Children (below 6 years old) | RM2 |
| Children (below 3 years old) & OKU | FREE |
8. illusion: 3D Art Museum
Look familiar to you? Perhaps you’ve heard of this unique museum in our previous article, VR in KL: The Current, Best VR and AR Attractions. Here, Big Scream Augmented Reality (AR) 3D animation allows you to interact with prehistoric dinosaurs, Asian jungle animals, and sea life!
Opening hours: Daily from 10am – 8pm
Contact: 03-2022 1613
Social media: Website, Facebook, Instagram
Entrance fee:
| Ticket Types | Prices |
|---|---|
| Malaysian Adult Passport Holders | RM32 |
| Non-Malaysian Adult Passport Holders | RM45 |
| Malaysian Children (4-12 years old) & Malaysian Seniors (60 years old and above) | RM16 |
| Non-Malaysian Children (4-12 years old) & Non-Malaysian Seniors (60 years old and above) | RM22 |
Sarawak
9. Cat Museum
One of the most well-known and popular interactive museums in Malaysia as well as the first of its kind in the world, the Cat Museum is an iconic landmark of Kuching, Sarawak. Dedicated to cat lovers and feline friends, over 4,000 exhibits, photos, art, and souvenirs have been collected here!
Location: Bangunan DBKU, Jalan Semariang, Petra Jaya, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak
Opening hours: Daily from 9am – 5pm
Contact: 08-244 6688
Social media: Website
Entrance fee: Entrance fee is FREE. However, to take in cameras is worth RM3 and to take in video cameras is worth RM5.
Perak
10. Funtasy House Trick Art
One of the various 3D Trick Art Museums offered in Malaysia, this is our final interactive museum destination on this list! Come visit for its immersive, creative-play photography experiences as well as its fun entertainment value within 38 stimulating trick arts – designed and drawn by local, professional 3D artists!
Location: 16, Jalan Market, 30000 Ipoh, Perak
Opening hours: Daily from 9am – 6pm, closed on Wednesdays
Contact: 05-255 0007
Social media: Website, Facebook, Instagram
Entrance fee:
| Ticket Types | Prices |
|---|---|
| Adults with MyKad | RM15 |
| Kids (4 years old and above) | RM10 |
| Students with Student ID Card | RM10 |
| Adults (60 years old and above) | RM10 |
| Infants | FREE |
| Children (below 4 years old) | FREE |
| OKU | FREE |
