Camera Museum, George Town
Located along Lebuh Muntri in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in George Town, Penang is Camera Museum, the first of its kind in South East Asia.
camera wall decor
antique camera decorations
Also listed in the Malaysia Book of Records, this Camera Museum which was opened on June 22, 2013, was founded by seven young professional photographers, mostly from Penang.
Shamsul poses with a wall art
Lego digital camera
Possibly the most popular museum in George Town, this museum currently displays more than 300 rare and even antique cameras, dating back to the 1500s.
some of the cameras on display
vintage flash bulbs
Although most of these cameras are placed inside glass showcases, there are some where visitors are allowed to touch and feel for themselves how photographs were taken in the old days, including hands-on experience with the world’s oldest camera.
Mamiya M645 1000s (Gold, Lizard skin)
William Hyde Wollaston - Camera Lucida, Chambre Claire (France 1807)
An in-house guide is available upon request, explaining about the cameras and the development of photography technology through the years.
an in-house guide shows how a camera is used
spy cameras
Check out the rare toy cameras, large format cameras and also vintage camera accessories.
machine gun camera
Ayu looks on as the guide explains the workings of pinhole cameras
Other highlights of Camera Museum would be the Dark Room, Pinhole Room, Obscura Room and Spy Room.
chemicals used in the development of film in the dark room
Double Exposure Café
Besides the Museum, visitors can also spend time at the café called Double Exposure Café or shop for camera-themed souvenirs.
shots of patrons of Double Exposure Café
photos taken at the Smile Corner
Admission fee:
Adult – RM20
Student card – RM10
Senior citizen – RM10
Children below 12 years old – free of charge
*family package available
some of the camera-themed souvenirs available from SnapShop
Camera Museum
Add: 49, Lebuh Muntri, 10200 George Town, Penang.
Tel: +604-2613649
Web: www.penangcameramuseum.com
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