The Penang Museum and Art Gallery was opened by his excellency Raja Tun Uda Al-Haj Bin Raja Muhammad, SMN Governor of Penang on the 14th April 1965. In this building, which once housed The Penang Free School (1821-1927) and The Hutchings School (1928 – 1960). For the interest of residents and visitors in the history, cultures and art of the state of Penang and the education of its children.