Time Tunnel Ipoh is a wonderfully nostalgic museum located on Jalan Panglima, near the famous Concubine Lane. Billed as a journey back in time, this private collection showcases the cultural evolution and daily life in Malaysia, with a strong focus on Ipoh’s history from the 1940s through the 1980s.
The museum is a treasure trove of vintage memorabilia, featuring thousands of artifacts. Visitors can wander through meticulously recreated settings, such as an old-school kopitiam (coffee shop), a traditional classroom, and even a barber shop, all filled with period-appropriate items like old toys, vinyl records, tin dinnerware, and vintage advertisements.
It offers a fantastic, intimate experience for history buffs, those seeking a dose of nostalgia, and families looking for an educational outing. The displays are designed to be highly visual and are very “Instagrammable.” The ground floor often features a separate display of wooden crafts and furniture. Time Tunnel is celebrated for preserving local heritage, allowing guests to truly appreciate the simpler times of Malaysia’s past.
