The Straits & Oriental Museum showcase various priceless ancient oriental ceramics from shipwrecks around Malaysian seas and also those from the Song, Ming and Qing Dynasty folk and official kilns. The exhibits have unique styles according to their periods and geography with vibrant colors reflecting perfectionism in craftsmanship's. The shipwreck ceramics hold plenty of historical values and provide clues to how people lived, migratory patterns and trade relationships between several countries.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 12.
Premises No: 7 & 9 King Street, Penang
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Straits and Oriental Museum Ticket lasts about 1 min–6h. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $8 per person for this George Town experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 4:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 135 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Straits and Oriental Museum.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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|---|---|---|---|---|
Straits and Oriental Museum Ticket | 1 min–6h | 4.9 (135) | $8 | |
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