Penang Set To Open The First Floating Ferry Museum In Asia
A new chapter for the iconic ferries.
By Celine Low — 08 Oct 2024, 04:22 PM
Penang's iconic ferry, Pulau Pinang, is being restored to its former glory and will soon embark on a new journey as a floating museum
Pulau Pinang, a beloved ferry that served Penang's waterways for decades, is undergoing extensive restoration and refurbishment by Printhero Merchandise (M) Sdn Bhd.
Printhero, known for managing souvenir shops at tourist attractions like Penang Hill, Muzium Negara, and Muzium Perak, was selected to manage this new project.
The ferry was towed to the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT), where it will stay temporarily until it is ready to be moved to its permanent location at Tanjung City Marina.
The Penang Ferry Floating Museum is expected to open its doors at the end of the year
Once completed, the museum will offer exhibits, souvenir shops, a café, and scenic photography spots, all on board the historic ferry itself.
The museum features 79 comic characters in various poses looking out the windows of the ferry that have been blocked up, all hand-painted by Penang-born artist Mohd Azmi Mohd Hussin, according to Malay Mail.
The old iconic ferries, some commissioned in the 1970s, were retired at the end of 2020 and replaced by speed boats
Two decommissioned ferries, Pulau Kapas and Pulau Undan, are currently in the process of being scrapped. Meanwhile, Pulau Talang Talang is at a dry dock in Lumut, Perak.
Pulau Paya is now docked at Pengkalan Raja Tun Uda and is expected to be repurposed into a restaurant, while Pulau Angsa is set to be used for tourism purposes.
