Saturday, October 5, 2024 The historic Pulau Pinang ferry is being transformed into a floating museum, set to open by year-end, featuring exhibits, cafés, and showcasing Penang’s rich maritime heritage. Penang’s Iconic Ferry Pulau Pinang Transforms into Floating Museum The Penang Ferry Floating Museum, housed within the iconic Pulau Pinang ferry at Tanjung City Marina, is scheduled to welcome visitors by the year’s end. According to museum curator Siti Faridah Hani Damsi, the ferry has undergone significant restoration, with over 70% of repairs and 90% of refurbishments already completed.
The vessel was towed from the Bagan Dalam slipway to the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) yesterday, where it will temporarily anchor before moving to its permanent home at Tanjung City Marina. Despite stormy weather, the ferry arrived ahead of schedule. The ferry is being restored by Printhero Merchandise (M) Sdn Bhd, a company known for managing souvenir shops at Penang Hill and national museums.
Once completed, the floating museum will feature a range of exhibits, a café, souvenir shops, and photo-friendly spots. The Pulau Pinang ferry is one of several iconic ferries decommissioned in 2020 and replaced by modern speedboats. Other ferries like Pulau Kapas and Pulau Undan are being scrapped, while Pulau Paya is slated to become a restaurant, and Pulau Angsa will be repurposed for tourism.
The ferry terminals on both the mainland and Penang Island have been upgraded, and a n.
