The Forestry Museum located with the recreational forest of Telok Bahang , is a specialized museum exhibiting various items of forestry interest. It was opened to the public on 5 th may, 1983. The construction was started in 1976, the museum was completed early 1983, expenses totaling $1 million was incurred towards realizing this museum. Items exhibited are acquired from all over Peninsula Malaysia . The building, with a floor space of 700 square meters, is sectionalized into 6 exhibition compartments. The diorama of the Forestry in the center forms the primary focus, while the remaining compartments deal with specific forestry subjects. |
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| This photo is copyrighted by Kazuo Lim Khee Boon |
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This photo is copyrighted by Kazuo Lim Khee Boon |
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| This photo is copyrighted by Kazuo Lim Khee Boon |
This photo is copyrighted by Kazuo Lim Khee Boon |
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| This photo is copyrighted by Kazuo Lim Khee Boon |
This photo is copyrighted by Kazuo Lim Khee Boon |
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| Tips |
Do drive carefully if you plan to drive to the Penang Forestry Museum as the road is steep and winding. |
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Not available |
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| How to get there? |
1. RapidPenang U101 from Weld Quay (ferry terminal) via Komtar |
| 2. RapidPenang T501 from Balik Pulau (East Side of Penang) |
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| Estimated Travel Time |
| 15 minutes if driving from Batu Ferringhi |
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