The Camera Museum (Malay: Muzium Kamera; Tamil: நிழற்படக் கருவி அருங்காட்சியகம்) is a museum in George Town, Penang, Malaysia.[2][3][4][5]
Muzium Kamera | |
Established | 31 August 2013[1] |
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Location | George Town, Penang, Malaysia |
Coordinates | 5°25′12″N 100°20′09″E / 5.41988°N 100.335733°E |
Type | Museum |
Website | www.thecameramuseumpenang.com |
Type | Cultural |
Criteria | ii, iii, iv |
Designated | 2008 (32nd session) |
Reference no. | 1223 |
Region | Asia-Pacific |
The museum started its operation on 31 August 2013 and was officiated on 9 October 2013 by Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.[6]
The museum is housed in a two-story shop house building with a total floor area of 325 m2, which is divided into Dark Room, Obscura Room and Pinhole Room.[7] It also features a cafe and souvenir shop.[2]
The museum displays up to 1,000 vintage cameras and accessories.
The museum regularly holds exhibition and festival events every month.[8][9]