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Asia Camera Museum
4.5
285 reviews
#3 of 137 things to do in George Town
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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wanderria
Victoria, Canada7 contributions
Perfect example of a charming local museum
Went to this museum looking to see some cool cameras and was blown away by the amount there is too see and learn. The woman who runs the museum (I didn’t get her name) gave us a guided tour and was extremely knowledgeable about the whole history of photography from its inception to the present day. There were multiple of examples of many types of cameras as well as opportunities to look through the viewfinders of many types, something I’ve never seen before in a camera museum, and was definitely a highlight. Definitely a must see for anyone remotely interested in photography on their visit to Penang.
Review of: Asia Camera Museum Admission Ticket
Written 7 September 2022
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Alex O
1 contribution
An excellent time
May 2022
I really enjoyed this museum! May was a wonderful guide and was very knowledgeable about cameras, and the museum did a good job of showing off a wide range of cameras as well as some interesting tidbits such as an exploded (taken apart) model as well as a camera obscura and the power of a 1000x zoom lens. Would recommend to both photographers and non photographers!
Review of: Asia Camera Museum Admission Ticket
Written 27 May 2022
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hellodyna
100 contributions
Snap snap.
Dec 2021
Since my dad and I love photography, we are interested to go and see. But it's not only for people like us as my other family members did enjoy their time there too. We can experience and see the changes and how the cameras evolved from a long time ago to modern ones. Indeed another type of our attractions.
Review of: Asia Camera Museum Admission Ticket
Written 1 March 2022
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Mark C
Malaysia121 contributions
If you Love ❤️ photography its a must
Jul 2020
Lots of cool cameras, whole range of history here. Worth a short hour or long 45 minutes walking through.
Written 11 July 2020
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Jessye
Sioux Falls, SD88 contributions
Tiny Museum Packed with History
Mar 2020 • Couples
What a great little museum! It is tiny, but packed with cameras and gadgets from the past. Our guide was super passionate about cameras and answered all of our questions wonderfully. I have never considered myself a camera enthusiast, honestly we were looking to get out of the blazing sun, but this place sparked my interest.
Written 15 April 2020
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Brian S
34 contributions
Great Museum if you like photography
Mar 2020 • Solo
I spent a wonderous hour in this museum. Many of the cameras brought back happy memories. The guide, May, was very informative and friendly. Not on everyones list of must see places, but if you can find the time, I would definately recommend dropping in - especially if you are of the pre-digital age.
Written 13 March 2020
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK165,953 contributions
Great exhibits with an enthusiastic guide
Jan 2020
This is an unusual museum all about photography from beginning to modern times. The entrance fee includes a guide who will take you through the processes involved in professional photography. The guide will also show the old school way of touching up photos back in the days before photoshop and editing too that can be done easily on even your phones. An honourable mention also goes to the mock-up of a dark room where I got another great explanation of how this worked.

I do not consider myself a photography enthusiast, but I found myself captivated by the passionate narrative and sheer enthusiasm of the guide. A fantastic visit and well worth the small entrance fee. I wish all museums had guides this interested in their exhibitions.
Review of: Asia Camera Museum Admission Ticket
Written 19 February 2020
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MayKor
Hi Macedonboy, Thank you for your review. Glad that you are happy when you are visiting Asia Camera Museum. We had moved to 71, 1st Floor, Lebuh Armenian, 4 years ago. All your photos that you shared showing that you are visited our museum before 2020. You are welcome to our new location, Lebuh Armenian.
Written 21 February 2020
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Cameron C
Edinburgh, UK315 contributions
An excellent quirky little museum
Jan 2020
This is a really interesting little curio of a museum on Armenia st. It contains an amazing collection of cameras, lenses and everything photography related. Some of the exhibits really take you back to some of the old camera's my grandparents had, lots of speciality cameras, old flash guns, the old flash cubes etc etc. There are some interesting spy camera too. The lady who took us round was very enthusiastic and informative.
Review of: Asia Camera Museum Admission Ticket
Written 27 January 2020
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murmillo
Australia2 contributions
Fantastic collection and tour
Jan 2020 • Couples
Amazing collection of cameras and photography paraphernalia spanning the last century! Highlights include the spy camera gear used by the Russians and original preservation of local photography history. Mac one of the founders of the museum has interesting historical anecdotes for each of the pieces in the museum so make sure you ask the guides for additional information. We spent an hour here wandering around the displays.
Review of: Asia Camera Museum Admission Ticket
Written 1 January 2020
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Jan Willem t
Nijmegen, The Netherlands1,457 contributions
A good view in the history of photography and filming.
Dec 2019
More than 1000 camera's are exposed in this museum. Interesting to see some of the more than 100 years old camera's and the way they work. Also there is a extensive explanation how the photo films were develloped and printed in the old days. The staff is very helpfully with information. The price: Ringit 20 for an adult.
Written 11 December 2019
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