The Luxurious Legacy of a Straits Aristocrat｜Pinang Peranakan Mansion

Step into a glorious history

Tucked in the heart of George Town, Penang, the Pinang Peranakan Mansion was originally the private residence of Kapitan Cina Chung Keng Quee, a prominent Chinese leader in the late 19th century, once known as Hai Kee Chan. This grand mansion stands as a testament to the glorious era and elevated status of the Baba Nyonya (Peranakan) community. Stepping inside feels like traveling back in time — to an age where opulence and prosperity intertwined in everyday life.

A century-old house that combines the beauty of east and west

This museum is based on Chinese architecture and incorporates European and Baba Nyonya artistic elements. Whether it is finely carved wooden windows, stained glass, or beautiful ceramic tiles, it all shows the aesthetics of the intertwining of East and west cultures. The museum displays more than a thousand precious collections, from resplendent wedding costumes, delicate embroidered Nonya shoes, to antique furniture and elegant porcelain, each piece tells the aristocratic life of the year and the unique cultural taste of Nanyang Chinese.

Treasures of cultural heritage

As one of the most iconic historical buildings in Penang, the Pinang Peranakan Mansion is not only the best place to learn about Baba-Nyonya culture, but was also selected by Lonely Planet as one of the Top 10 Mansions in the World. This century-old heritage home was further inscribed as part of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List in 2008, making it a precious window for visitors to explore the rich heritage of the Straits Chinese and the history of early Chinese settlers in Southeast Asia.

Museum Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Address: 29 Church Street, Penang, Malaysia, 10200 Penang.
Phone: +604.264.2929
website：Pinang Peranakan Mansion Home Page
Tickets: RM20 / person (plus consumption tax) ｜ Children under 6 years old are free
Business hours: 9.30am ~ 5.00pm