Glass Museum

How do hologram illusions or hollusions appear on glass? What kind of illusions can an interplay of glass, paint and light create? What does a glass sculpture look like? How is glass made or recycled? To get answers to these questions or simply to have a fun afternoon, you must plan a visit to the Glass Museum. Learn about the basic chemistry of glass, the process of glass blowing and glass fusing, before moving on to the colorful application of glass in a three dimensional setting. This is where the museum gets interactive. Start posing, start clicking and start having fun while learning. Toward the end, the museum arranges a demonstration of glass making and you can create your own designs for souvenirs to be taken home!
One of the intriguing aspects of this site is the number of hologram illusions made on glass. Hollusions are abstract design patterns that hide an image inside them. There is a special way to focus on these design patterns for the hidden image to emerge on its own. When it does, it is sheer magic! The museum explains how it works. It is okay, if you do not get it the first time. Simply click a picture and try it at home later!

Tips: The museum on Jalan Burma, a short walk from Komtar, Penang’s tallest landmark, remains closed on Sundays and public holidays.