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- The Penang 3D Trick Art Museum is a place to trick and be tricked by over 40 paintings and sculptures based on the science of Optical Illusion.
- Through this activity, you get to explore the 2 different yet unique themes displayed in the museum. It also imparts insight into the daily life of Penangites.
- As you try to capture and click every piece of work in your camera, your imagination travels to infinite possibilities. You are sure to get some creative and mind-bending photos and videos during your visit at the Penang 3D Trick Art Museum.
- Step inside a boat or crawl a wall into the exhibits, interact with the characters or pose together; you will be happy to become the subject of the artwork on display at this creatively interactive museum.
About the Penang 3D Trick Art Museum:
The Penang 3D Trick Art Museum is one of its kind that allows visitors to take pictures. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in Georgetown Lebuh Penang. The museum features over 40 pieces of art that are mostly 2D paintings converted into 3D art. The paintings come to life and appear like a real setting in the pictures of the tourists, only if one follows the instruction thoroughly.
The museum is an interactive and fun place to be and the art depicts the eclectic mix of both- the old and the new traditional Malaysian settings and present-day hip culture. One gets to also live the Lampung lifestyle, people pose against such creative backgrounds that appear to be a true setting. The museum mainly introduces one to the science of optical illusion through its 2D and 3D art pieces.
Opening Hours:
- Monday-Friday, 9:00am-6:00pm (Last admission 5:15pm)
- Sataturday, Sunday and public holidays, 9:00am-8:00pm (Last admission 7:15pm)
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Penang 3D Art Museum is home to over 40 optical illusions that range from paintings and sculptures to interactive characters. The museum allows you to step inside the exhibits and marvel at their mind-blowing creativity or crawl into fun art pieces to create quirky illusions. Visitors can take as many photos as they want, as this place is an interactive studio. It allows the guests to become a part of the paintings and artworks themselves, instead of just admiring them from afar.
You will get to pretend that you live in the Lampung province of Indonesia as you pose in front of the traditional Malaysian house. Or you can pretend you are boating and fishing along the river in another artwork. Or pose as if you are participating in adrenaline releasing extreme sports - the possibilities are limitless at Penang 3D Trick Art Museum.
Please make sure that you carry a physical or digital copy of the vouchers when you reach the museum so that you can exchange it for the physical ticket. For the locals, it is enough to present myKad as proof of identity but foreign nationals should carry their passports as ID proof.
Besides the vouchers, you should carry a fully charged camera in order to capture the satisfying and quirky pictures. You should also wear or carry socks as it is highly encouraged to not enter the museum with shoes.
You should visit the museum early in the morning to avoid any queues for taking photos with the artworks. This way, you will also be able to escape the tourist crowds. The museum is open from 9 am to 6 pm from Monday to Friday, and the last entry time is 5:15 pm. On Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, it is open from 9 am to 8 pm, and the last admission time is 7:15 pm.
From George Town, the museum is only 10 minutes away via car and from Batu Feringhi, the drive is only 30 minutes. Public transport is also available and you can take the Rapid Penang Bus number 101 which will stop at Weld Quay Stop. from the bus stop, the museum is only 6 minutes walk. If you are coming from Kuala Lumpur, you can also avail our one-way transfer service which will drop you directly at the museum.
Yes, you can definitely take pictures at the museum.
When you reach the museum, you will have to present either a digital copy or physical hard copy of it at the counter. In exchange, you will be given a physical ticket.
There is no entry charge for children up to the age of 3 years and child ticket is applicable for age 4 to 12. However, all the children must be accompanied by an adult.
There are no pick up and drop off facilities included within this package.
Here are some places to see near Penang 3D Trick Art Museum.
House of Yeap Chor Yee - visit the art gallery in the heart of the town to learn more about the life story of Chinese immigrants who arrived here over 100 years ago. The exhibition uses infographics and multimedia to tell the story of these people and offers some deep insights into their lives. For a history enthusiast, it is a golden opportunity to learn about their community and their lives.
The Blue Mansion - it is a historical building built by a Chinese merchant. The magnificent architecture of the building is inspired from colonial British style, Chinese heritage, and local Malaysian influences. The place exudes a mixture of calm and serenity, and it comes highly recommended as a tourist destination. Take a guided tour through the mansion to learn more about its beautiful architecture and design.
No, food is not allowed inside the Penang 3D Trick Art Museum.
3D trick refers to converting 2D paintings and sculptures into 3D art in order to create an optical illusion for the eye. The museum used this method to fool the brain into believing what is obviously impossible. This is done by exploiting differences in perspective and the manner in which the artworks and paintings are created.
For the 3D trick to happen, visitors have to stand at a suggested point in front of the painting to create the illusion. It makes for some truly mind-bending and impossible looking photos and videos.
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