Hin Bus Depot, George Town, Penang

Here I am at Hin Bus Depot in George Town, Penang (15 April 2023)


Hin Bus Depot (GPS: 5.4122, 100.32813), also called the Hin Company Bus Depot, is an art gallery housed in a former bus depot along Brick Kiln Road, in George Town, Penang. The bus depot was built in the Art Deco style and was used by its namesake Hin Company. After a consolidation exercise, the bus company was rebranded as KGN Hin Bus, and continued for a few more years before folding over.

For many years, the bus depot was left in a state of disuse until it was given a makeover in 2014 as an art gallery. The bus depot has since come a catalyst to turn this part of Brick Kiln Road into an arts precinct, and has enabled the founding of cafés in the surrounding vicinity that attracts artists and art enthusiasts.

Businesses operating at Hin Bus Depot

Selected Events at Hin Bus Depot

Updates on the Hin Bus Depot

21 January, 2014: The Hin Bus Depot hosts an exhibition of local and foreign artists. It was entitled Urban Xchange: Crossing Over.

16 January, 2014: The Hin Bus Depot is the venue of Art is Rubbish is Art exhibition which features the work by Ernest Zacharevic as well as a number of other Penang artists. The depot will become a permanent space for local talents to showcase their art.

Getting there

The nearest bus stop along Brick Kiln Road is just about 5 minutes' walk away. It is served by Rapid Penang bus 302, 303, 307 and 401.

Hin Bus Depot is on the Map of Brick Kiln Road, George Town, Penang

Hin Bus Depot before becoming an art centre (3 February 2013)


Hin Bus Depot (3 February 2013)


Hin Bus Depot (20 January 2014)


Hin Bus Depot (20 January 2014)


Hin Bus Depot, Brick Kiln Road, Penang (30 January 2006)


Hin Bus Depot (26 May 2017)

Hin Bus Depot on Google Street View

Hin Bus Depot ()

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