Museums usually rank high up in the itineraries of many people when they go out to travel. If this happens to be the case for you, you might want to try something new and out of the ordinary.
The state of Penang in Malaysia happens to be home to a number of unusual museums. If you happen to find yourself in this part of the world, here are examples of these far-from-ordinary museums that you should check out.
Glass Museum
First on our list is what is known as the Glass Museum. The first of its kind in Malaysia, it is located in George Town, which is at the heart of Penang.
As you may have already guessed from the name, it is dedicated to the art of glass making. Visitors can learn more about different glass making techniques, such as fusing, sandblasting, and stained glass overlay. There are also many glass works on display, as well as the the longest batik motif glass painting.
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TeddyVille Museum
Whether you're a child or an adult, you will enjoy the TeddyVille Museum as long as you love teddy bears.
But more than just being a museum dedicated to teddy bears, this museum in Batu Ferringhi actually uses these beloved toys to teach visitors more about Penang and its history. You can expect to find teddy bears dressed in clothing from eras from the past. Some are even dressed as notable people who hail from the state.
Wonderfood Museum
As its name suggests, the Wonderfood Museum is all about the wonderful food you can have in Malaysia. If you're interested to learn more about local and tradition dishes from Malaysia, this is the museum to be.
Located in George Town, this unusual museum will tell you more about the different cuisines that influenced Malaysia. The food on display also includes other dishes from Asia, and they are all exquisitely detailed. Don't go here hungry!
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