The Camera Museum ( ms, Muzium Kamera; Tamil: நிழற்படக் கருவி அருங்காட்சியகம்) is a

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in George Town, Penang,

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History

The museum started its operation on 31 August 2013 and was officiated on 9 October 2013 by Penang Chief Minister

Lim Guan Eng Lim Guan Eng (; born 8 December 1960) is a Malaysian politician and accountant from the Democratic Action Party (DAP), a component party of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Bagan, Member of t ...

Architecture

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. It also features a cafe and souvenir shop.

Exhibition

The museum displays up to 1,000 vintage cameras and accessories.

Events

The museum regularly holds exhibition and festival events every month.

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