Top Penang Kid-Friendly

Discover a world of butterflies, insects, and tropical plants with tickets to Entopia, where hands-on exhibits help bring the natural world to life. You’ll find more than 15,000 butterflies and a wonderland of waterfalls, caves, and ponds, as well as a two-story learning center devoted to invertebrates—everything that wiggles, crawls, and slithers. Pre-booking your Entopia admission tickets ensures a hassle-free visit, so you can walk right in upon arrival.

Marvel at Malaysia’s magnificent butterflies on this private 4-hour tour of Entopia Butterfly Farm in Penang. Spot thousands of colorful butterflies, dragonflies, fireflies, and other insects; learn more about the fascinating creatures through the interactive exhibits; and witness a live insect show.

From traditional Malaysian musical forms such as potehi puppets and bangsawan opera through to the arrival of western music in the 1940s, the story of music in Penang is fascinating. Discover it when you prebook tickets to Penang House of Music. After your guided tour is done, get hands-on with musical instruments, enjoy interactive features such as the Virtual Reality room, or simply listen to tunes.

The Tropical Spice Garden is planted with some 500 spices of tropical spice and herbs. See for yourselves the produce which frequently adorn our kitchen top by taking a guided tour of the garden. The next unique attraction is Entopia or Penang Butterfly Farm which brings you the best of insect world seen in harmony with nature. Discover the mystery of the reproduction processes of not only butterfly but dragon fly, firefly, beetles and other small living things, with technology aided interpretation.​

Visit a sanctuary for rare butterflies then see hundreds of species of tropical plants on a 4-hour tour to the Entopia and the Tropical Spice Garden. You’ll have free time to explore each destination on your own, discovering exotic species, natural history, and a rainbow of culinary spices and herbs. This 4-hour nature tour includes admission fees and round-trip hotel transfers, and both morning and afternoon departures are available.

Escape the city and get acquainted with the traditions of rural Malaysia during a private tour of Balik Pulau. Throughout this private experience, you'll benefit from both the insider knowledge and undivided attention of your guide, and gain insight into village scenes that many visitors to Penang miss out on. Plus, you can choose from a morning or afternoon departure time to suit your schedule.

More than just a butterfly farm, Entopia is a haven and magical world where butterflies and insects are free to come out and play. Discover the two worlds that lie inside the butterfly park: The Natureland living outdoor gardens, and The Cocoon indoor discover center. The Natureland is a shared ecological space for a variety of animal species from invertebrates to small reptiles living in their re-created natural habitat. It's one of the largest butterfly farm in all of Malaysia! With more than 15,000 free-flying bugs and over 200 species of plants with waterfalls, ponds, caves and other artistic garden features, it's a sight to behold! Before you leave The Natureland, make sure to stroll along the mezzanine-terrace from David’s Garden and get a majestic view of the Home Tree. Afterwards, head to The Cocoon, which features two floors of learning exhibition and indoor activities.

Trace the history of Penang from 1592 to the 21st-century in an engaging environment at Penang Time Tunnel. Fun for restless kids, active backpackers, and history buffs alike, the museum offers an immersive look at the city’s storied past. Make your way through 11 exhibits, each presenting historical documents, life-sized sculptures, and well-preserved artifacts. Be sure to have your camera ready for the interactive dioramas.

- Trick and be tricked with more than 40 optical illusion paintings and sculptures - Step into 2 different themes and get to know the daily life of Penangites - Let your imagination run wild and snap mind-bending photos and videos along the way - Step inside or crawl into the exhibits, interact with the characters and become the subject of the artwork on display

See exhibits of Penang’s vibrant cuisine on a half-day trip to the Wonderfood Museum Penang, where traditional dishes are recreated larger than life and in perfect miniature. You’ll get a great overview of Penang food, snap unforgettable photos of fun food art, and whet your appetite for tasting the meals you’ve learned about. This 4.5-hour trip includes pickup and drop-off at Penang hotels (entrance to the Wonderfood Museum is own expense).