via The Star, 12 June 2024: Fort Cornwallis in Penang, a historical cornerstone, is being revitalized with ongoing archaeological and conservation efforts. The Fort Cornwallis Storage Rooms Museology project will convert disused bunkers into museum spaces, showcasing over 30,000 unearthed artifacts. Scheduled to open by late 2024, the museum will chronologically present the fort’s rich history and its significance in Penang’s growth.
A key component is the Fort Cornwallis Storage Rooms Museology project, which will see 10 disused bunkers along the fort’s southern wall converted into museum and exhibition spaces.
Slated to open by the end of 2024, it will chronologically tell the story of the fort and its role in the context of both George Town and Penang’s history.Taking pride of place will be artefacts, including those unearthed during recent archaeological works. These will provide tangible links to the past and bring to life the stories of the people who built, worked at or had been at the fort.
