Fort Cornwallis

George Town · George Town & Penang island · Malaysia

★★☆☆☆ Museum & culture

What it costs a family of four

Not published

Fort Cornwallis does not publish a fixed price, so this site will not invent one. Check the official page below.

What to know

The star fort of 1786 where Francis Light landed, on the waterfront. More earthwork than fortress; the history is better than the ruin.

Minimum age 6.

The details

Adult ticket	Check official booking
Child ticket	Check official booking
Typical visit	45 mins
Opening hours	Daily 09:00-19:00
Indoors or out	Outdoors
Region	Penang, Malaysia
Prices quoted in	MYR

When to go

The planner warns of wet in April, October, November. Outside those months it says nothing, which is the point — a warning that fires every day is one nobody reads.

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The planner prices a whole day for your exact party, warns about closures and drive times, and totals the trip in your own currency.

Official page: https://www.malaysia.travel/

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