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Is ok something different n replicates the old houses of Penang . You can go n buy the tickets n try for an hour . It has its own living room, dining hall, kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, and everything else you might expect in a typical house. Except that everything is upside down. That’s right — everything, from the sofa to the bathtub, is glued to the ceiling! As the name suggests, there are different rooms in the museum, each scene is arranged upside down, and professional staff guide visitors how to pose and photograph, to achieve the best visual effect. Staff are friendly n guide us for the recommended poses n take photos for us from our camera or mobile. The idea is to take pictures of yourself in the rooms so that when you rotate the photos upside down, it will look as though you’re defying gravity. Tips for Visiting Penang Upside-Down Museum Make sure you bring your camera/phone with you. The visit would be pointless without one. Make sure your camera/phone has enough battery and storage. The photographer will take at least two shots for each pose. To make the photos more believable, if you have long hair, tie it up in a bun. Otherwise, it would give the secret away. Case in point: For the same reason, try not to wear skirts, dresses, or loose shirts. Or, if you don’t have anything to tie your hair with. The whole process is super-efficient. Instead of having everybody randomly ambling around in the museum, allowing only one group in each room helps everyone get good photos without having any photo-bombers. In the beginning, you might feel as though you’re being rushed through the experience, but it will soon make sense because this museum is something you can only truly appreciate once you go home and look at the pictures
Srd G BainsSrd G Bains
20
I visited at least 50 different locations in Malaysia in three weeks. I did not have time to review all of them then. Looking back at some of the places I visited, gave me a little more time to digest all my experiences. One of them was the Upside Down museum in Penang. It was a fun place for group. Definitely, not a solo visit like some museums where you can spend time reading and viewing some of the artefacts. This museum is like a playground to enjoy with friends and family. That's the best I can put it. It is fairly small and it doesn't take long to navigate through the rooms. As the name implies everything in the rooms were upside down. The fun bit was the illusions in the photos taken. Some of the action shots we were asked to pose for photo did not make sense. But, for the fun of it we did it and enjoyed the experience. You can be as creative as you want to be for the photograph. At the end of the visit they offered the option to choose your favourite photos to print on fridge magnet. That was extra service of course. Overall, worth the visit and a memorable experience.
Ronna FuRonna Fu
00
Not a bad place if you're looking for a spot to take good photographs with friends and family. Just keep in mind of one thing - the queue and crowd can be crazy, so either go there early or just be prepared to get rushed through each section hastily. Although inspiring and fun, you won't get to spend much time enjoying the view since you'll be asked (politely) to move on to make way for newcomers. Staffs speak good English and would advise (very well) on what type of pose you should do to get the best photographs. Most of the Staffs are friendly and welcoming, so that's good. But there are also some sour plums who act like you owed them money. Even saw a staff at the slanted snooker table section who dropped a customer's phone (the customer didn't notice). Overall, it's great. But you'd depend alot on the photos on your phone to remind you of that greatness. Again, since you'll be ushered through rather quickly (but understandably), it just makes sense that you won't remember most of what you saw.
Zozi (Zawzee)Zozi (Zawzee)
40
At the ticket counter, there was a lack of consideration for queues, and incidents of confrontations were notable, particularly involving individuals of Indian descent. Instances were observed where they bypassed others, and attempts to communicate were met with indifference, sometimes resulting in a lack of personal space at the cash register. Additionally, there was an incident involving a staff member who ignored our inquiries and attended to individuals from the aforementioned group, bypassing the established line. Despite these concerns, the staff inside the venue were friendly and accommodating. They readily assisted visitors by taking photos at various locations. But the place is small and they push you too fast to complete Regrettably, based on my experience, I do not plan to return to this venue and would not recommend it to others.
Abdulla MohamedAbdulla Mohamed
10
Very well managed place. Even though it’s crowded, the crowd management is done pretty well. There is an indoor seated area with a/c to accommodate customer while waiting to enter. Waiting time is around 20 mins. There are old ‘funny prank’ videos played in the waiting room to entertain customers esp kids, so you don’t be bored or feel waiting for too long. You need to take off your shoe before entering and the shoes are well kept by the museum’s team. Inside the museum, there are staff that help you to take pictures for free and guide you on how to pose. This is the best part of the experience which is not available at other similar places. Location wise, it is within walking distance from Penang road and Chowrasta market where a lot of famous restaurants are located. Price wise is reasonable and highly recommended.
Kah Hoong WongKah Hoong Wong
20
Is your strategy to make sure customers go out fast and unhappy? Level 1 staffs are very friendly and helpful. They are willing to help take a few shots. Level 2 -Adam Stop sign board , there was this obese, big size Chinese guy too much so rude and acting bossy. He doesn't even take photo just keeps talking to other male & female staffs. He will make a pissed off sound to make you leave if you ask for one more photo, It is not even his section so busybody, should let the other staffs in-charge of their section do their best shot for customers. The museum is small and no customer waiting as it is a weekday afternoon, why need to rush please ask yourself? Really bad luck encounter with this staff. This staff zero star. The rest of staff are 5⭐ standard. Glad I got few nice shots from level 1. Date of visit : 29/1/2024
Sandie DandySandie Dandy
70
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45, Lebuh Kimberley, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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+60 4-264 2660
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attractions: Penang Little India, Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site, Penang Street Art, 1st Avenue Mall, Chew Jetty, Chowrasta Market, Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Wonder Food Museum, The TOP Penang, Theme Park Penang, Eastern & Oriental Hotel, Penang, restaurants: Deens Maju Nasi Kandar, Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul, Halab Penang Arabic Restaurant, Hameediyah Restaurant, ChinaHouse, Tai Tong Restaurant, PINWHEEL RESTO CAFE, Restoran Kapitan (Chulia Street), Restoran Nasi Kandar Line Clear, Loong Fong Cafe 龍鳳茶室

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