Penang Owl Museum Bukit Bendera Free Entry For Kids
Penang Owl Museum – Malaysia’s first Owl Museum at Bukit Bendera, Penang, is popular during the school holidays.
Owls are active nocturnal birds of prey.
They have a large, broad head, huge eyes, and hunt small mammals, insects, and other birds.
With binocular vision, binaural hearing, sharp talons, these swift birds are silent in flight.
The fascinating world of owls still draws cheerful resounding hoots from visitors.
The museum is at the lowest level of the three-story Cliff Cafe complex.
Penang Owl Museum entrance is via a staircase between the food courts.
It is visible as you exit the Penang Hill Railway Upper Station and take a right, to walk on the elevated corridor.
The Owl Museum in Penang Hill is in the Malaysia Book of Records
Wonderful World of Owls – Penang Owl Museum
The Penang Owl Museum is an excellent place for children to discover the wonderful world of owls.
The owls in the collection are made from a wide variety of materials.
- Porcelain
- glass
- metal
- stone
- wood
- seashells
- crystals
- fabric
- paper
- recycled materials
Common species of owls in this region are provided in the series of framed interactive info—panels that flip open or swing to reveal more details about owls.
There are 17 species of owl in Malaysia, out of some 200 species worldwide.
Most Malaysian living in the city have never seen a live owl in their lifetime!
Renderings of Owls on display at the Owl Museum
Penang Owl Museum Inspired Exhibits
According to the museum, some exhibits are between 20-30 years old.
Around one thousand owl-inspired items are on display.
These items originate from over 20 countries, including Japan, South Korea, Uruguay, China, Vietnam, Thailand, England, Indonesia, and France.
It represents the owls in the form of paintings, sculptures, carvings, and even tapestries throughout history at the museum.
Alyssum souvenirs to take home!
Penang Owl Museum – Owl-inspired Souvenirs
The museum ends at the gift shop, where you can buy various owl-inspired souvenirs.
Mementos include owl replicas, soft toys, bags, t-shirts, and accessories!
Owl Museum has almost everything owl except perhaps a live owl.
For an overload of cuteness, check out the Teddy Museum here.
If you’re interested in visiting, there are 4 Owl Museums worldwide.
Owl Museum
Level B3, Astaka Bukit Bendera, Jalan Tunku Yahaya Petra, Bukit Bendera
Penang
Hours: Daily 9.00 am-6.00 pm
Entrance Fee: RM 10.00 for Adults
FREE for children.
I have heard about this Owl Museum before…but I wonder, why owl?? 😉
There a quite a number of museums in Penang. You’ll be surprised that that’s one for every genre including scary ones featuring mannequins! Do Google for those that piques your interest!