Camera Museum, Photography museum in George Town, Malaysia
The museum displays over 1,000 vintage cameras and photographic equipment within a two-story heritage shophouse on Armenian Lane.
The building transformed from a portrait studio into Malaysia's first camera museum, opening its doors on August 31, 2013.
The museum features a collection of historical portraits, technical exhibitions, and educational programs that document the development of photography in Southeast Asia.
Entry costs RM20 for adults and RM10 for students, with guided tours available that include access to a camera obscura and darkroom demonstrations.
Visitors can experiment with multiple interactive exhibits, including a pinhole camera room and a traditional film processing laboratory.
Location: George Town
Inception: 2013
Official opening: August 31, 2013
Website: http://thecameramuseumpenang.com
GPS coordinates: 5.41978,100.33600
Latest update: March 8, 2025 14:35
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