What to do in Penang with Kids? - Family Friendly Things to Do In Penang With Kids
Published by Hector Dean,
Penang is on an island off the northwest coast of the Malaysian Peninsula and is an exotic destination sought after by visitors for its beauty, colonial architecture and incredible beaches. It is an ideal playground for families with kids with unusual museums, natural and man-made adventure activities and more. Discover some of the best things to do with kids during your stay that will make your family trip to Penang a cherished memory for all of you.
An amazing ride on the Funicular Railway
This is an unusual adventure that gives your kids an exciting experience on the Penang Funicular Railway. Exploring Penang Hill which reaches a height of 833 m above sea level and the railway ride top hill is a popular activity for families opting for a family hotel in Penang.
Operating all days of the week, tickets for this railway ride can be obtained at the base station at Air Itam. It is a short ride of about 35 minutes from family-friendly properties such as PARKROYAL Penang Resort. Apart from the fantastic views from the top, the ride itself is a great experience. The ride to the top takes approximately 15 minutes. The station opens by 6.30 and usually operates till 10 pm. Since going with kids avoiding weekends and public holidays in Penang is a wise decision.
The top of Penang Hill offers many activities for the family, scenic views of the city of Georgetown, beautiful nature and Penang Bridge. A great restaurant offers a delightful range of food for hungry explorers.
Penang Street Art
Concentrated in the surrounding streets of Georgetown the intriguing and whimsical creations of art in the form of captivating murals and other evocative creations depicting scenes of Penang’s History culture and daily life by the famous Lithuanian Artist Ernest Zacharevic and a team of local and international artists have transformed the otherwise dull streets into delightful and eye-catching work of art.
Kids simply adore these walks and even pose along with some of the creations like a boy on a bike, the cute brother and sister on a swing. This vibrant artistry makes the street walk experience close to their hearts. This area of Georgetown is also famed for the ancient Chinese Shophouses which will be fascinating to the children.
ESCAPE Theme Park
The extensive theme park offers a day full of amusement and leisure for the entire family. Created within lush greenery, the park offers 30 different activities covering twisting water slides, zip lining, rock climbing etc. while it is also home to the longest tube water slide at 1111m, an incredible length. These activities are designed for different age groups, thus offering options to all members of the family.
Penang Upside Down Museum
A visit to this museum is an unusual yet engaging indoor activity that will keep your kids enthralled for a few hours. Centrally located in the heart of Georgetown, Upside Down Museum is in Lebuh Kimberley. Fitting into the environment, the Upside-Down Museum gives the impression of an airy space with numerous rooms leading off from the main reception area you enter through. It is best to wear trousers or shorts and a buttoned-down blouse, shirt or T-shirt with hair tied as you can freely enjoy the upside-down experience. Free lockers are available to leave your clutter and carry only your camera or phone.
You enter the premises, seemingly like a normal house, however, with some furniture hanging down from the ceiling. With about 6 rooms in all, each group of visitors (a family, a group of friends, a couple or a solo traveller) enters one at a time to a room. Therefore, one family will be taken together etc. There are staff to help you navigate and make sense of what you need to do, they will even take photographs so that you can improve yourself as you move through different rooms.
Once you get a couple of images done you get the hang of what to do in different rooms. Let your kids go through with you doing funny poses and the images. Enjoy the recreated Armenian Street upstairs that gives you a replica of the same street you have witnessed in Georgetown and complete the tour of the Museum.