Made In Ipoh is a history, heritage, culture and arts edutainment gallery-museum showcasing "The Last Kapitan of Malaya" and "Ipoh, The City That Tin Built". It's also a placemaking in support of creative works, music, events and functions.
The largest 3D Trick Art creative-play photography gallery-museum in Ipoh, Perak. House in a conserved and restored 120+ years-old Straits Eclectic double storey heritage shophouse in Ipoh's old town.
KAPITAN CHUNG THYE PHIN BUILDING
Arlene House (Kapitan Chung Thye Phin Building), also known as "Phin Kee Chan," was commissioned in 1905 by Kapitan Chung Thye Phin. He was a prominent figure in the tin and rubber industry and the "Last Kapitan China of Perak and Malaya." The building was used as the headquarters to manage his vast business empire during the Tin era of Malaya.
This colonial heritage building features Neo-Classical Victorian-Palladian architecture and has undergone 8 years of conservation works since 2012. The restoration process was completed in 2020, and the building has been restored to its former glory and nostalgic charm of one of the most photographed "picture-postcard landmark and building" of its golden era.
As part of its adaptive reuse activities, Arlene House now houses the "Made In Ipoh" History and Heritage Gallery-Museum showcasing the theme "The Last Kapitan Of Malaya" and "Ipoh, The City That Tin Built." The gallery-museum offers walk-in/guided tour visits, changing exhibitions, and activities.
"Made In Ipoh @ Arlene House" is a "Must See & Visit" Historical and Heritage Landmark and Gallery-Museum when you are in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia! Arlene House is being developed into a "Placemaking" venue and platform for educational-entertainment and appreciation of history, heritage, culture & arts activities. It is also available for rental-usage for photo-videography works, suitable private and corporate functions, events and exhibition activities.
(aka CHOP HENG WOH SHOE MAKER & TAILOR SHOPHOUSE)
Transporting us back to the 1890s, the intermediate double-storey shophouse captivates with its remarkable dual-frontage design and a picturesque open-air courtyard nestled in its heart. Spanning an impressive width of 21ft (6.4m) and stretching 120ft (36.5m) in length, this architectural gem encompasses approximately 4,800sq ft (445sq m) of meticulously crafted space. Divided into three distinct sections, it holds secrets waiting to be discovered.
Every corner of the shophouse's layout tells a story of purposeful functionality. The front section beckons with its inviting ambiance, inviting customers and guests to explore its offerings. Venture further, and you'll find the mid-section, where a charming open-air courtyard thrives, providing a sanctuary for both work and daily living needs. Here, the kitchen, toilet, bath, and water well seamlessly blend into a harmonious blend of practicality and comfort. As you reach the back section, a haven for storage and daily activities reveals itself, while the upper floor offers additional space for exploration.
For two dedicated years, from 2014 to 2015, the conservation and restoration of Arlene Terrace, once known as the Chop Heng Woh Shoemaker and Tailor Shophouse, unfolded. This extraordinary endeavor demanded unwavering commitment, as every intricate detail was delicately nurtured to preserve its historical essence, breathing new life into its venerable walls.
Emerging from its meticulous restoration, Arlene Terrace embarked on a transformative journey of adaptive reuse, blossoming into the enchanting Funtasy House Trick Art 3D Museum we know today. Delight awaits as you step into a realm where reality melds with imagination. Prepare to be captivated by awe-inspiring trick art and mesmerizing 3D installations, inviting you to embark on a whimsical adventure that lingers in your memory long after your visit.
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Celebrating Malaysia's Inspiring Social History and Cultural Heritage Party in Ipoh, Pekan Lama! "Bangga Malaysia"! 😍💖
Mesmerizing ZaraZya transformed with the timeless elegance of Kebaya Nyonya and graceful charm of Hanfu.
supportive and amazing group of visitors in appreciating The Last Kapitan Heritage Trail! Coming all the way from Penang to discover the inspiring Great Tin Stories of Perak, life & times of Kapitan Chung Thye Phin and fascinating stories of Ipoh, The City That Tin Built!
Visitors from far and near came. Some were surprised and delighted with our specially curated performances, to be able to discover, learn, experience and participated on our inaugural Nyonyas' Showtime of nostalgic-evergreen songs, dances and music of yesteryears!
The day we celebrate the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Buddha. May this inspiring day bring you peace, wisdom, and compassion. Wishing everyone a joyful, blessed and serene Wesak Day!
The place to explore the rich history of Ipoh - The City That Tin Built and legacy of The Last Kapitan Of Malaya. While she discovered many inspiring stories, life and times legacies, she was equally captivated by the nostalgia experience of donning the elegant and charming Hanfu attires available for rental
Some bought and gifted heritage merchandises and souvenirs to their mom, and others brought their mom to enjoy an enchanting afternoon to reminisce & re-live their nostalgic lifestyles of yesteryears Ipoh, the great tin stories of Perak and heritage experience of stepping into the Headquarters of Kapitan Chung Thye Phin!
To make this occasion merrier, in conjunction with Mother's Day celebration today, Sunday, 12 May 2024 we are offering the Tikam-Tikam fun with a mystery gift for minimum purchase of RM20 of admission tickets to Made In Ipoh Musuem or merchandises & souvenirs from our Gift Shop! T&C apply.
Great family bonding time filled with love, joy and laughter. Grandma was delighted to don the charming Kebaya Nyonya on rental. A surprise treat from children and they don the Hanfus for the combo heritage-wear experience appreciation party! They had a blast immersing with the splendor & enchanting showcases and inspiring built heritage of Phin Kee Chan 平記棧 Headquarters.
The splendour and enchanting gifts for your mom this Mother's Day. We have the exquisite & widest selections of embroidered & lace Kebaya Nyonya, Batik's Sarongs, Skirts, Pareos and Pants, Belts, Keronsangs, Bags, Totes, Slings, Hats, Accessories, Games and many many more heritage merchandises and souvenirs at our Gift Shop!
They came from far and near to take a glimpse! - see, touch, feel, and were mesmerized by the Walter Macfarlane's cast iron spiral staircase commisioned by Kapitan Chung Thye Phin from Glasgow, Scotland in 1905! This exquisite built-heritage, 3 storey-high Fleur De Lis design staircase is the tallest in Ipoh, Perak from the Malaya era. Preserved, conserved and restored for your appreciation. A must-see-visit Headquarters of The Last Kapitan Of Malaya when you have the chance to visit Ipoh, The City That Tin Built!
Many of the public may have forgotten the historical roles and contributions of Kapitan Chung Thye Phin prior-to and post commissioning of the Kinta Railway in 1909. These events were only one of the many private & public appointments, responsibilities and distinguished services he had rendered and performed as a member of the Perak Advisory Board, Perak State Council and Federal Council of Federated Malay States, for Kinta, Perak, Malaya and Ipoh - The City That Tin Built!
Belum Tikam, belum tau! Sudah Tikam, selalu mau! Jom! Mali-mali Tikam, Tikam kuat-kuat sampai habis stok! Do not miss out. While stocks last!
If you are in town, drop-by - a must-visit-play experience to capture your creative 3D photo-play tricks & illusions! We are open on Labour Day specially for you - 9am to 6pm!
Come, visit us to do a 'Tikam', a game of chance played yesteryears to win mystery gifts in conjunction with purchase of admission tickets or merchandises & souvenirs at our Museum & Gift Shop! Let's do the Tikam. See you!
If you have the opportunities to visit Ipoh in conjunction with Visit Perak Year 2024, don't forget to make A Journey to Made In Ipoh 怡保作坊 Museum to appreciate the inspiring legacy of The Last Kapitan Of Malaya and fascinating stories of Ipoh - The City That Tin Built !
Congratulations to the Winners! To us, all of them are Winners! We thank them for their support and participations. It was a great EID Aidilfitri event for us to share and bring joy & happiness to our community in conjunction with the Raya festivities. In appreciation of their great OOTDs showmanship!, we wish to present them with tokens of appreciation - prizes of Admission Tickets to our museums!
After a week of intensive Raya EID OOTDs challenges at Made In Ipoh & Funtasy House Trick Art from 1st day of Raya till 16/4/24 by participants, neck-to-neck race and another 3 days provided for them to promote, round up family, friends, besties and their communities for support, we finally have the top three (3) winners with the most Likes
It was a great Raya mood & festivities party with many arts crafts, souvenirs & merchandise to take home for yourself and loved ones. Makan-makan, minum-minum, buskers music, songs and dancing on the lane!If you missed our showcases and latest heritage collections, no worries, visit our heritage Gift Shop @ Arlene House (Chung Thye Phin Building) for more choices and selections! See you!
Every year on April 18, people celebrate World Heritage Day, also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites. This day is dedicated to promoting the importance of cultural heritage and raising awareness about the need to preserve historical sites and monuments across the globe. The day celebrates the unique and diverse cultural heritage across the world and encourages people to appreciate and safeguard it for future generations.
We wish to thank our supportive guests, visitors-customers to our museums & gift shops and participated in our EID Aidilfitri Best OOTD Contest! Participants shall have another 2 days, up to 12.00pm midnight, Friday, 19/4/24, to promote & share your IG/FB OOTD post-photos with your families, friends and communities for their appreciation, support and give you all the likes
Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri ! 😍💖 Alamak ada Muzium 3D belum pergi! Alamak, jangan lupa main OOTD! di Funtasy House Trick Art!
Join our enchanting Eid Aidilfitri's Best OOTD Contest. Unleash your talented skills, strike a pose, and share your Best OOTD Photos for a chance to win free admission tickets to our Museums and don't forget to put the hashtag #OOTDMadeInIpoh or #OOTDFuntasyHouseTrickArt. Let your creativity shine through as we celebrate the joy, Raya's vibes & festivity in style!
Bila ada peluang datang Ipoh, jangan lupa melawat Muzium Made In Ipoh. Boleh menaiki bas HOHO - Hop On dekat Stesen Keretapi Ipoh dan Hop Off depan bangunan Arlene House (Chung Thye Phin Building)!
Unleash your talented skills, strike a pose and share your Best OOTD Photos for a chance to win free admission tickets to our Museums. Let your creativity shine through as we celebrate the joy, Raya’s vibes & festivity in style starting this 1st Hari Raya!
Sudah Alamak Ke? Kalau belum, Jom kami OOTD Alamak @ Made In Ipoh Museum! Made In Ipoh shall be organizing an exciting EID Raya's Best OOTD Contest from 1st day of Hari Raya till 16th April! We invite you & your family/friends to do your best Raya outfit to participate, enjoy the splendor and capture your heritage & fun OOTD moments to make these festive occasions memorable to be cherished and treasured.
As we countdown to Raya, come appreciate the exquisite collection of charming attires, accessories, merchandise and souvenirs for your loved ones. You will discover the perfect gift of yesteryears fashionable, traditional designs intertwined with modernity and contemporary style. We look forward to your visits to immerse in the splendors & enchanting Raya gifts this 1 April 2024!
💖 Raya comes early at Made In Ipoh 怡保作坊 & Phin Kee Chan 平記棧! 😍 Team MII is buzzing with excitements, as we adorn our built heritage and gift shop with nostalgic Raya vibes & decorations. Don't missed out on these enchanting, splendour Raya heritage experience when you are back Ipoh this 25 March 2024!
Made In Ipoh is no ordinary museum. It's located at an auspicious address number 18 Station Road and inspiring 119 years-old built-heritage! Wish to capture your exquisite wedding moments at the headquarters of The Last Kapitan Of Malaya? PM us for more information and rental enquiries.
Let’s honour the young, bold, embarking on her adventurous journeys from England to Ipoh, The City That Tin Built! We welcome her inquisitive visits to Made in Ipoh Museum, donning and appreciating the splendour of Hanfu 👘on 20 March 2024. Wishing you a safe journey on your continued adventures, sharing your experiences to inspire others to visit and learn of The Great Tin Stories of Ipoh & Perak!
We extend our heartfelt joy in welcoming the public, coming from near and afar to appreciate our building conservation & museum curation works at Phin Kee Chan built heritage. Glad that the family & friends enjoyed the splendour and enchanting Hanfu Appreciation Experience 👘 on 18 March 2024.
When it closed down in 2010s, being last of the six surviving businesses to move out from the row, majority of its business-trade's equipments & tools, fixtures and fittings were sold-off to collectors and scrap dealers. Some of these invaluable historical-heritage and vintage tools-of-trade and product artefacts were painstakingly collected back by our founders for preservation, sharing, and to tell of their inspiring legacy in Ipoh - The City That Tin Built! Come and Visit us this 5 March 2024.
The lanterns are on and the roads are closed. For the very first time you get to stand in the middle of Station Road & Belfield Street to celebrate the Chinese Valentine's Day, take as many OOTD photos from the heritage enclave of Ipoh Old Town and with Phin Kee Chan on 24 February 2024.
Discovering Ipoh Old Town and strengthen family bonding with a visits to the Museum. Gift your loved ones something they fancy, the heritage charms of Kebaya Nyonya & Batiks for this CNY OOTD moments, and not forgetting to dress up your little Nyonyas too on 14 February 2024.
Happy Chinese New Year! If you are in town, dont forget to check us out at 10 February 2024!
Happy CNY Reunion. The Dragon shall be coming to town! See you when you are in Ipoh this 9 February 2024!
The history, heritage, arts and culture to be appreciated in a built heritage museum! See you this CNY and school holidays! If you are in town, don't forget to check out Made In Ipoh 怡保作坊 Museum @ Phin Kee Chan 平記棧 to appreciate the 119 years-old built-heritage and legacy of The Last Kapitan Of Malaya this 3 February 2024!
Let's admire the stunning captures of the charming Hanfu ladies at Phin Kee Chan (平记栈)! Ancient beauties transported through time, showcasing the elegance of traditional Chinese attire. Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in Hanfu culture and capture timeless moments on 4 January 2024!
Made In Ipoh - 怡保作坊 presents - Once Upon - The Last Kapitan Of Malaya and Ipoh - The City That Tin Built Enchanting-immersive afternoon of Museum+Hanfu+Music @ Phin Kee Chan - 平記棧 Headquarters on 27 Jun 2023.
Step back in time and relive the enchanting era of the Kapitan (Great Shanghai) from the 1910s to the 1930s. You may have missed the splendor Museum+Hanfu+Music shows that took place on 25 Jun 2023.
Discovering Phin Kee Chan - 平記棧 Headquarters, the built heritage, life and legacy of The Last Kapitan Of Malaya and fascinating stories of Ipoh - The City That Tin Built. Thanks to all the lovely & charming Nyonyas who came (we need more Babas the next round 👌 ! ) for Rasa Nyonya & Musuem Appreciation @ Made In Ipoh that took place on 25 May 2023!
Experience the mesmerizing Nyonya events and delectable Taste of Peranakan that delighted attendees at Made In Ipoh @ Arlene House. This unforgettable event, held at the enchanting venue, left guests with cherished memories of a truly remarkable experience that took place on 21 May 2023.
Preserving a solid past, all for adaptive reuse while unearthing the building's history. We are on the Star Lifestyle on 26 February 2023.
Visits by Dato' Ifa Raziah and Perak Tourism to Made In Ipoh @ Arlene House on 1 January 2023.
The building at Jalan Dato Maharajalela in Ipoh, with the simple sign “Bangunan SZTOLEE” wasn’t much to look at until 2011 that Micheal Chan started paying attention to it. That’s because he and his wife, Arlene Loke, were looking for a heritage building to invest in. And after a brief tour of its interior, they realised they were in love with it. However, Arlene House wasn’t the only hidden gem they found. In 2013, as they passed by a row of pre-war shophouses along Market Street, they peeked into one of them: a “Straits Eclectic” architecture shophouse that had piqued their interest since 2012.
Visits by YB Dato' Sri Dr. Santhara, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), accompanied by Dato' Rumaizi bin Baharin @ Md Daud, Datuk Bandar Ipoh.
Made In Ipoh's arts-crafts showcase and participation at the launch of Lorong Seni @ Lorong Panglima, Ipoh on 22 July 2022.
Restored To Its Former Glory. We are on the front cover of The Star Lifestyle dated 26 September 2021.
Walk Down Memory Lane. We are on the The Star LifeStyle dated 11 September 2021.
If you are interested in developing & enhancing your skill sets, knowledge, and working experience within our group operations in heritage buildings, adaptive reuse activities, museum-gallery and exciting projects, we would like to hear from you!
