Camera Museum, Photography museum in George Town, Malaysia
The Camera Museum is a photography museum located in a two-story heritage shophouse on Armenian Lane in George Town. Its collection contains over 1,000 vintage cameras and photographic equipment spanning different eras.
The building was originally a portrait studio before being transformed into Malaysia's first camera museum. It opened to the public in 2013 and has become an important center for photography heritage in the country.
The collection displays historical portraits and technical exhibitions that document how photography developed in Southeast Asia. Visitors can see how this art form shaped the region's visual heritage over time.
The museum is located on Armenian Lane and is easily accessible; a typical visit takes about 1 to 2 hours to explore the collection. Guided tours are available and include demonstrations in a camera obscura and darkroom.
Visitors can experiment with interactive exhibits including a pinhole camera room that lets them experience traditional photography techniques firsthand. This hands-on experience reveals how photography works at its most fundamental level.
Location: George Town
Inception: 2013
Official opening: August 31, 2013
Website: http://thecameramuseumpenang.com
GPS coordinates: 5.41978,100.33600
Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:46
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