Penang War Museum
Muzium Perang Pulau Pinang
The ruins of a coastal fort built by the British in the 1930s on Batu Maung Hill at the southern tip of Penang Island. Tunnels, gun emplacements and barracks are overgrown by jungle, earning it the nickname “ghost fort.”
The Penang War Museum is located on Batu Maung Hill at the southern tip of Penang Island. It was originally a coastal artillery fort built by the British in the 1930s. During World War II, it was occupied by Japanese forces and used as a prison and execution site. The grounds preserve gun emplacements, ammunition stores, underground tunnels, barracks and observation posts, most of them surrounded by tropical vegetation. The atmosphere is eerie, and the site has been called one of “the most terrifying places in Asia.” Admission is about RM30 to RM40. Allow about 1.5 hours for your visit. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring insect repellent. It is about 10 minutes by taxi from the airport.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
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