Penang Upside Down Museum Review and Guide
Not a big fan of museums? Me neither. But don’t let the word ‘museum’ repel you from this one. It could be one of the most enjoyable museums out there.
The Penang Upside-Down Museum is meant to replicate old Chinese houses in Penang. It has its own living room, dining hall, kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, and everything else you might expect in a typical house. Except that everything is upside down. That’s right — everything, from the sofa to the bathtub, is glued to the ceiling!
The idea is to take pictures of yourself in the rooms so that when you rotate the photos upside down, it will look as though you’re defying gravity.
Penang Upside Down Museum Opening Hours
Opening Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (opens every day)
Penang Upside Down Museum Entrance Fees 2022
Non-Malaysians
Adult: RM29
Child (5 – 12 years old): RM21
Malaysians (with MyKad):
Adult: RM21
Child (5 – 12 years old): RM12
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What to Expect at the Penang Upside Down Museum
Depending on what time of the day and what time of the year you go, there might already be a line of people waiting to go in. But don’t worry — you won’t have to wait long or fight with other people for a good photo.
Only one group of visitors will be allowed in each room at any one time. That means, if you’re solo, it will only be you. You won’t be sharing the room with other people.
I like how much detail they put in each room. Look at the photo above and notice the toiletries beside the sink, the cleaning agents on the shelf below it, the tiles, the toilet paper, etc.
However, you won’t have much time to look around. There is a photographer in each room and they will take your phone and tell you how to pose. Then, they’ll snap a few shots and hurry you along to the next room.
I think I only spent on average 1 – 2 minutes in each room, and less than an hour in the entire museum.
Tips for Visiting the Penang Upside-Down Museum
- Make sure you bring your camera/phone with you. The visit would be pointless without one.
- Make sure your camera/phone has enough battery and storage. The photographer will take at least two shots for each pose.
- To make the photos more believable, if you have long hair, tie it up in a bun. Otherwise, it would give the secret away. Case in point:
- For the same reason, try not to wear skirts, dresses, or loose shirts.
- Or, if you don’t have anything to tie your hair with, hold it like this:
You’re welcome.
Final Thoughts on Penang Upside Down Museum
Is the Penang Upside-Down Museum worth visiting?
Yes, I definitely think it is.
I like that they have their own photographers. It is especially helpful for solo travelers because we all understand how hard it is to rely on self-timer all the time.
The fact that they tell you how to pose is also another plus because otherwise, you’d be wasting so much time trying to think of ideas.
The whole process is super-efficient. Instead of having everybody randomly ambling around in the museum, allowing only one group in each room helps everyone get good photos without having any photo-bombers.
In the beginning, you might feel as though you’re being rushed through the experience, but it will soon make sense because this museum is something you can only truly appreciate once you go home and look at the pictures.
Have you been to any upside-down museum? Share your experience in the comment section below.
I have read somewhere about this museum. Will try it someday ✅
You should! Maybe after the MCO is over. 🙂
Nak tau tak Sis belum pernah pergi muzium terbalik mana-mana negeri dan tempat pun, teringin juga nak gi.. tapi sikit konpius kalau tengok orang share gambar.. sebenonya kita post gambar kita terbalik atau gambar deko tu yang terbalik? Hehehehe
Hahaha tu la kan, kalau orang yang tak pernah pergi, mesti confuse. Ada pulak yang percaya saya buat handstand kat atas sinki tu. 😀
Suka juga pergi museum. Tapi museum yang sejarah tempat-tempat di negara tu or sejarah perang camtu. Kalau upside down museum camni kat depan KL Tower ada Ruby pergi. Seronok buat trick bergambar terbalik. Hehe
Oh, saya kalau muzium2 sejarah ni tak berapa minat sangat. Mungkin pergi jugak la untuk tambah pengetahuan.
Indeed an upside down museum always seems like such a fun place to visit, especially when we’re going there with several other friends or family members right!
Yup, the more the merrier, I’d say 😀
Suka ketawa sendiri kalo udah berkunjung kesana terus lihat foto-fotonya. Kadang heran, bisa ada ide untuk membuat museum Upside down kaya gini 😀 haha
Ya, hahaha so creative. I wonder who came up with the idea. But it’s become a trend over here.
I’ve been to the one in Sabah. Now I know of this one, whenever it is ok to visit, I would love to go here.
Ya, and then maybe you can compare which one you like better.
Wawah……tengok gambar2 you buat I rasa you btul2 hanging upside down. Menarik btul museum nie. I’ve been to the one in Sabah. Huhuhu.
Oh cool! It seems to have become the trend these days, all over Southeast Asia.
Kalau buat budak2 ni mesti seronok main2 dlm tu. kita dewasa suka selfie sebab nampak real kan macam terbalik. Dkt penang ni belom cuba lg, nanti boleh visit lepas pkp ni
Haah. Kalau yg dewasa pun enjoy, budak2 apatah lagi.
Interesting! Didnt know that Penang has this Upside Down attraction wor! Worth checking it out on my next trip to Penang
Oh yes, make sure you do. It’s really fun!
Menariknya. Belum pernah lagi ke muzium ni. Nanti ke penang lagi bolehla ke sini
Kalau tak pernah ke upside down museum lagi, mesti cuba sekali. Sebab unik dan menarik 🙂
Never been here. My head upside down seeing all those pixs. My mind at the same time trying to relate n imagine the stuff there. Haha. Very smart idea unique place it is. Wish we can be there one day
Yup, very smart, isn’t it? The person who came up with this idea is a genius!
suka betul pegi upside down house. boleh tangkap gambar banyak banyak & suka tengok every details yang diorang buat.
Haah, sangat teliti diorang punya details tu. Macam real.
Dah lama tak pergi museum camni. Seronok kalau bawak anak sebab budak2 kan excited. Kalau berdua je rasa bosan. Hehe
Kalau berdua pun ok juga, kak. Sebab diorang punya crew mmg best, energetic. Kita pun jadi semangat.
nampak menarik upside down museum kat penang ni. tak pernah sampai lagi. hope dpt pergi sini one day.
Hope nanti awak dapat pergi. Mmg menarik tempat ni.
I like this kind of themed and fun museum, i have been to the one in Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi.
They’re a lot of fun, aren’t they? 🙂
i tak sempat nak pegi tempat ni masa pi penang.. tapi i dah pegi yang langkawi punya lah… best tempat2 camni ..
Oh, ok la kalau dah pernah try sekali. But I wonder yang mana lagi best.
Baru tahu ada museum ni kat penang.. Dulu permah pi penang atas urusan kerja.. Tu yang tak sempat nak berjalan sana sini.. Heee..
Kalau tak sempat pegi yang Penang punya, KL pun ada. 🙂
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