Made In Penang Interactive Museum 美因槟廊3D馆

8.1.14 (Wed)

3 days ago, we went to Made In Penang Interactive Museum, together with my cousin who came to visit us in Kulim. 
 

Made In Penang Interactive Museum (Chinese: 美因槟廊) is one of the latest attractions to open in Penang in late 2013. It is housed in the historic Behn Meyer Building at 3, Weld Quay, George Town. The museum had its soft launch on 1 November, 2013.

The Made In Penang Interactive Museum is another first for Penang. The museum showcases three-dimensional interactive art on the two levels of the building. The ground floor houses the Diorama Gallery while the upper floor the Penang 3D Gallery. In addition, there are Interactive Kiosks and a Video Presentation. (adapted from here)

It was not hard to locate the place as it was located near the Weld Quay Bus Terminal. 

The Made In Penang Interactive Museum is within walking distance of the Weld Quay Bus Terminal. From the terminal, cross Weld Quay by the Weld Quay pedestrian bridge, then continue north along the road until you arrive at the Behn Meyer Building on your left. It is the third building from Bangunan Syed Putra.

It was a good idea to come to Penang Island on Sunday as you need not pay for parking fee and weird enough, the traffic was smooth and not crowded. Before going to the ticket counter, you will pass the passageway in the Made In Penang Interactive Museum.

At the Waterfront is a 3D art along a passageway in the Made In Penang Interactive Museum. It depicts a scene of the George Town waterfront at the turn of the 20th century, when it was a bustling harbour. The three-dimensional street art shows the façade of George Town shophouses on one side, and the wharves on the other. Painted on the wall are Chinese junks and other sea-going vessels.

 

Then, you will see the ticket counter once you turn right. There was also a small food stall in front of the ticket counter, mainly selling Penang authentic food for eg nasi lemak, cendol, white coffee etc. 

The price of ticket is as below.

 

(note: you are not allowed to bring water and umbrella into the gallery)

The Diorama Gallery occupies the ground floor of the Made In Penang Interactive Museum. At the opening of the museum, it showcases seven beautiful dioramas that depict the lifestyle and traditional trades in Penang, particularly of the foregone era.

There are four interactive kiosks at the Made In Penang museum. At two of these kiosks, you point your entrance ticket to the sensor, and it will project a three-dimensional image on the screen. The images are of Komtar and the Penang ferry. At the other two kiosks, you just need to stand near the screen, and you will see yourself wearing vivid coloured masks of Sichuanese opera. Abby enjoyed herself here.

Next, we went up to the upper level of the museum where all the 3D graphics were. Here, you could see all the people busy taking photo with the murals and enjoying themselves. I was amazed to see how the 3D graphics work and had lots of fun.

I loved this shot!

Made In Penang Interactive Museum 美因槟廊3D馆

3 Weld Quay
10300 George Town, Penang
Phone: 04 262 6119

Open daily from 9am to 6pm

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